Election Integrity
STRENGTHENING THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS
This bill aims to strengthen the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) by increasing its manpower in field offices, providing independent office spaces, and ensuring funding for these initiatives, while amending the Omnibus Election Code.
MODIFYING THE GROUND OF SUBSTITUTION OF CANDIDATES
Senate Bill No. 1542 aims to modify the grounds for substitution of candidates in elections by removing withdrawal as a valid reason and adding permanent incapacity, alongside death and disqualification, as acceptable grounds for substitution.
MODIFYING THE GROUNDS FOR SUBSTITUTION OF CANDIDATES
This bill modifies the grounds for substitution of candidates in elections by amending Section 77 of the Omnibus Election Code. It removes the option for candidates to be substituted if they voluntarily withdraw their candidacy and adds incapacity as a valid ground for substitution.
COMELEC INTEGRITY ACT
The bill aims to strengthen the independence of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) by increasing its manpower, establishing independent field offices, and ensuring funding for these initiatives.
AMENDING OMNIBUS ELECTION CODE (SUBSTITUTION OF CANDIDATES)
This bill modifies the grounds for substitution of candidates in elections by removing voluntary withdrawal as a valid reason and adding incapacity as a new ground for substitution.
COMELEC INTEGRITY ACT
The bill aims to strengthen the independence of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) by transferring the responsibility for providing office space for its field offices from local government units to the COMELEC itself, and by mandating the appointment of election assistants based on the number of registered voters.
AMENDING OMNIBUS ELECTION CODE (PROTECTING THE INTEGRITY OF THE RIGHT TO SUFFRAGE)
This bill aims to amend the Omnibus Election Code to define and penalize cyber vote-buying and vote-selling, addressing modern electoral challenges posed by digital platforms.
COMELEC INTEGRITY ACT
The bill aims to strengthen the independence of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) by providing it with its own office spaces and personnel, reducing reliance on local government units.
COUNTER FOREIGN INTERFERENCE ACT
The Counter Foreign Interference Act aims to penalize foreign interference in the Philippines and establish the Counter Foreign Interference Council to enhance national security and protect democratic processes.
HYBRID ELECTION ACT
The Hybrid Election Act aims to establish a system for conducting national and local elections in the Philippines using both manual voting and counting at the precinct level, alongside automated transmission and canvassing of results.
AMENDING B.P. 881 (OMNIBUS ELECTIONS CODE)
This bill aims to strengthen the independence of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) by amending provisions of the Omnibus Elections Code regarding the staffing and office space of election officials, ensuring that the COMELEC provides its own office accommodations and has the authority to hire necessary personnel.