The Omnibus Election Code prohibits donations from “natural or juridical persons who hold contracts or subcontracts to supply the government… with goods or services or to perform construction or other works.” Meanwhile, Comelec Resolution No. 10772 only allows domestic companies to make donations not exceeding 5% of its taxable income.

Senatorial candidates in the 2022 polls won fresh terms by financing their campaign with money from family members and money from their own pocket.

This page monitors the status of 10 reform proposals identified by poll watchdogs to improve the conduct of elections in the Philippines

Documents show that companies owned and managed by the Villar family owe Las Piñas more than P200 million in accumulated taxes and penalties. These companies are now asking for tax amnesties amounting to at least P71.6 million. 

Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility executive director Melinda De Jesus presented this report during the celebration of the World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023.