Comelec

In the resolution of its probe into Sen. Rodante Marcoleta's undisclosed P75 million Senate campaign donations—previously complicated by a SALN complaint—election lawyer Romulo Macalintal criticized the Commission on Elections' decision to clear the senator. The poll body found no evidence to charge him due to repealed disclosure rules and recommended complaints against his donors instead.

18 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has partially lifted its suspension on people’s initiative proceedings. It now accepts signatures for proposed national or local legislation, while keeping the ban on constitutional amendment initiatives.