Rappler's latest stories on Omnibus election code
That new animal: Can Comelec catch up with social media?
The Commission on Elections takes baby steps by attempting to regulate social media in the May 13 elections. It faces a number of challenges.
Senators seek to make premature campaigning a crime
The bill will attempt to supersede a 2009 Supreme Court ruling that decriminalized the provision in the Omnibus Election Code
[OPINION] Are all government employees not allowed to campaign?
The prohibitions are not absolute.... The consistent trend of the Supreme Court is to uphold free speech and expression over any form of election regulation.
Aquino denies election offenses linked to Dengvaxia
(UPDATED) 'Klaro naman pong harassment ang punto,' says former president Benigno Aquino III as he appears before the Commission on Elections over alleged election offenses linked to the government's dengue immunization program
Comelec suspends barangay, SK polls in Marawi
The barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections in the rest of Mindanao 'will push through as scheduled,' says Comelec Spokesman James Jimenez
Comelec eyes postponing barangay, SK polls in Mindanao
(UPDATED) The Commission on Election is considering another postponement in Mindanao after Congress extended martial law in the island group to the end of 2018
Can candidates spend like crazy on campaigns?
Will candidates stick to the rules on campaign spending? And more importantly will the Comelec implement its rules?
Comelec chair under fire for 'illegal' mall voting
We re stuck with superficial things that shouldn t really matter on election day former Comelec Commissioner Gregorio Larrazabal says
Taking home vote receipts? You can go to jail
The punishment for this election offense is imprisonment of not less than one year but not more than six years
Part 2: Toothless laws, elections, campaign donors
Is the Comelec doing enough to stop corporations from making campaign donations?
Part 1: Poe, other bets, used corporate donors for campaigns
Philippine laws prohibit corporations from making campaign donations However the practice continues with both corporation and candidate having little or no fear of consequences
Corporations as campaign donors? No way, law says
Provisions in the Corporation Code and the Omnibus Election Code ban companies from making donations for election purposes
SC: Comelec was wrong to disqualify Antique's Javier
The Supreme Court says the poll body abused its discretion when it disqualified Exequiel Javier based on a repealed provision in the Omnibus Election Code
Comelec, SEC to go after corporate campaign donors
Local and foreign corporations are prohibited from giving contributions to any candidate or political party for purposes of partisan political activity
Looking back: The first barangay polls in PH
The 1982 barangay elections is mandated by Batas Pambansa 222 or the Barangay Election Act
Bill: Ban political fundraising in gov't offices
A bill filed by Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago prohibits fundraising in government offices for political purposes
Jail time, P100,000 fine for not filing poll spending sought
A Senate bill seeks a P100 000 maximum administrative fine for late filing of election spending reports; a watchdog wants erring candidates imprisoned
Political parties? What we have are cliques – Osmeña
Comelec says they are limited by current laws on the definition of parties to accredit The legislature will have to pass amendments
Leni Robredo DQ sought over foreign poll funds
Political rival Nelly Villafuerte accuses Leni Robredo of soliciting and receiving campaign donations from at least 7 American citizens and 3 American entities
Mayoral bet linked to vote buying case
Alleged supporter of Candaba Pampanga mayoral bet seen distributing P300 to voters
