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Commission on Elections Chairman George Erwin Garcia at a press briefing ahead of the proclamation of winning partylist groups at the Manila Hotel on May 19, 2025.

Commission on Elections Chairman George Erwin Garcia at a press briefing ahead of the proclamation of winning partylist groups at the Manila Hotel on May 19, 2025.  Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

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HALALAN -PARTYLIST

Kaxandra Salonga

ABS-CBN News

<p>MANILA - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has discovered that nine contractors donated funds to several candidates in the 2025 midterm election candidates, according to Chairperson George Erwin Garcia. </p><p>“Lilinawin ko lang, for 2025, wala pa tayong kino-confirm na kahit na sinong kandidato at that time, whether nanalo o natalo, pero kino-confirm ko na more or less may nakita na tayo na mga nine na contractors na nagbigay rin ng tulong sa mga pulitiko,” Garcia said.</p><p>The discovery came from an initial review by the poll body. </p><p>Garcia said they are reviewing the statements of contributions and expenditures filed by 66 senatorial candidates and 155 party-list groups. </p><p>Comelec said it will forward the finalized list of contractors to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for review of government contract holdings and will also make the list public.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/9/30/comelec-looking-into-contractor-donations-to-halalan-2025-candidates-1506"><strong>Comelec looking into campaign donations by contractors in Halalan 2025 </strong></a> </div><p>“Bahala na po ang public na mag-compare kung talaga bang… (ang) contractor na nagbigay noong 2022 ay contractor din na nagbigay noong 2025,” he said. </p><p>Under the Omnibus Election Code, individuals or companies with government contracts or subcontracts are prohibited from making contributions for partisan political activities, either directly or indirectly, and it is unlawful for anyone to accept such contributions.</p><p>Garcia said the contractor or politician involved in such violations may face one to six years of imprisonment.</p><div><strong>ESCUDERO’S CASE</strong></div><p>Garcia said the Political Finance and Affairs Department (PFAD) of the commission will soon release its resolution on the case of campaign fund donation received by Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero from a contractor. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/5/escudero-welcomes-comelec-show-cause-on-campaign-donations-1600"><strong>Escudero welcomes Comelec show-cause on campaign donations</strong></a> </div><p>“Asahan po ng mga kababayan natin na up to 2 weeks, di po lalagpas don, ay magkakaroon na ng resolusyon tungkol sa naturang kaso,” said Garcia.</p><p>Garcia said that if the PFAD determines a violation of the Omnibus Election Code, the case will be referred to the commission’s law department.</p><p>Escudero earlier stated he received the contribution believing it was a “private fund” and denied assisting the donor&#x27;s firm obtain flood control projects.</p><div> </div>

<p>The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has discovered that nine contractors donated funds to several candidates in the 2025 midterm election candidates, according to Chairperson George Erwin Garcia.</p>

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has discovered that nine contractors donated funds to several candidates in the 2025 midterm election candidates, according to Chairperson George Erwin Garcia.

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Comelec: 9 contractors donated to 2025 midterm election candidates

Kaxandra Salonga,

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Published Oct 16, 2025 09:37 PM PHT

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Updated Oct 17, 2025 12:09 AM PHT

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