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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS
Proposed COMELEC Resolution No. 001-2024
PROPONENT: COMMISSIONER CHARLES WINSTON B. DOLIENTE
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH CAMPAIGN FINANCE AND STATEMENT OF
CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES GUIDELINES FOR THE USG-ASG-LSG ELECTION 2024
WHEREAS, the University Student Government - Commission on Election is
guided by the Omnibus Election Code of 2019, which dictates all election matters within its prescribed boundaries;
WHEREAS, the USG-COMELEC is committed to upholding transparency and
accountability in electoral processes;
WHEREAS, the 1987 Constitution, Article 2, Section 26, guarantees equal
access to opportunities for public service;
WHEREAS, the Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines (OEC) Art. XI., Sec. 94 provides guidelines for campaign finance and disclosure of contributions and expenditures;
WHEREAS, there is a need to establish specific regulations tailored to the
university setting while adhering to the principles of the OEC;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE UNIVERSITY STUDENT
GOVERNMENT – COMMISSION ON ELECTION:
Article 1. Campaign Finance Regulations
Section 1. Campaign Spending Limits
a. No candidate shall spend for their election campaign an aggregate
amount exceeding ₱1.50 for every bona fide student within the constituency where they filed their candidacy. b. Expenses incurred by political parties shall also be included within the spending limit. c. Spending on campaign materials, events, and other campaign- related activities shall be included within the limit.
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Section 2. Permissible Sources of Contributions
a. Contributions to election campaigns are permissible only from bona
fide students or university - recognized organizations. b. Solicitation or receipt of aid or contribution from any Local, Provincial, National, or foreign government or entity outside the university for the purposes of influencing the election is unlawful. c. Contributions from faculty, staff, administrators, or external entities are prohibited.
Section 3. Recordkeeping and Reporting
a. All candidates shall maintain detailed records of all campaign
contributions and expenditures. b. Every contribution received must be issued a receipt, and every expenditure made must be recorded accurately. c. Candidates and political parties shall file a full, true, and itemized statement of all contributions and expenditures not later than seven days before the day of the election.
ARTICLE 2. ENFORCEMENT
Section 1. The COMELEC shall review Statement of Contributions and
Expenditures (SOCE) forms and investigate potential violations.
Section 2. No person elected to any public office shall assume duties until they have filed the required statement.
Section 3. Violations may result in penalties, including public reprimand,
disqualification from the election, and ineligibility to hold future office.
ARTICLE 3. EFFECTIVITY
Section 1. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage by the Commission on Elections.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the
Office of the University Student Government, the Office of Student Affairs, and all concerned candidates/parties for their awareness and adherence.
Resolved this 6th day of May, 2024 by the Commission on Elections.
Certified true and correct: Attested by:
ANGELYN O. HABAN EARL JOSHUA ALUCILJA
COMELEC Commissioner COMELEC Deputy Chairperson
Approved By: Noted By:
REYMARK P. MOSE PROF. JASON P. DONQUE
COMELEC Chairperson COMELEC Adviser
Cc: __ Office of the Student Affairs __ Office of the USG President __ Office of the USG Vice President
