The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has received 806 complaints related to vote-buying and vote-selling since the May 12 elections, an increase from the 712 initially reported on election day.
Comelec Commissioner Ernesto Maceda Jr. said that 212 show cause orders have been issued to candidates requiring them to explain why they should not face penalties or disqualification.
Disqualification petitions filed before the proclamation may still result in removal from office, even after candidates have been sworn in.
The European Union election observers noted rampant vote-buying as a well-entrenched issue in the Philippines, with reports of cash, goods, and partisan welfare payouts used to influence voters.
Comelec is set to proclaim winning senatorial candidates on May 17, while the allocation of party-list seats will be announced on May 19.
Source: PhilNews24 | May 17, 2025
806 ELECTION OFFENSE COMPLAINTS FILED FOLLOWING MAY 12 POLLS
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