13 Senate bets, 41 political, party-lists already filed SOCEs —Comelec

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported that 13 senatorial candidates and 41 party-lists and political organizations have submitted their Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCEs) for Eleksyon 2025, two days before the deadline.

Data from the Comelec showed that as of June 9, 13 out of 66 senatorial bets for the May 12 polls complied with the filing of SOCEs. Meanwhile, six political parties and 35 party-list groups submitted their SOCEs ahead of the June 11 deadline.

The 13 senatorial candidates are: 

• Victor D. Rodriguez
• Norberto B. Gonzales
• Willie Ong
• France Castro
• Vicente C. Sotto III
• Angelo de Ablan
• Ronaldo Jerome Adonis
• Phillip R. Salvador
• Jesus V. Hinlo Jr.
• Raul Lambino
• Bam Aquino
• Arlene Brosas
• Leandro Verceles

The political groups are as follows:

• Ang Katipunan Para sa Pag-Angat at Pagyabong ng Bayan (AKAY)
• Partido Demokratiko Sosyalista ng Pilipinas (PDSP)
• Bigkis Pinoy Movement
• Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan (PDDS)
• Katipunan ng Kamalayang Kayumanggi (KTPNAN)
• United Nationalist Alliance (UNA)

The following party-lists have also submitted their SOCEs: 

• Abono Partylist
• API Partylist
• 1PACMAN Partylist
• Manila Teachers
• Angat Partylist
• ACT Teachers Partylist
• Nanay Partylist
• Buhay Partylist
• Kabayan Partylist
• Tulungan Tayo Party
• DUMPER PTDA Partylist
• AKAY ni Sol
• BIDA Katagumpay
• SWERTE Partylist
• COOP NATCCO
• Anak Kalusugan
• Uswag Ilonggo Party-list
• Lungsod Aasenso, Inc.
• AIM Coop / One Coop
• Ako Bicol Partylist
• United Frontliners
• 1Tahanan
• 1Agila Partylist
• Bisaya Gyud Party-list
• A Teacher Partylist
• LINGAP
• Sulong Dignidad
• Epanaw Sambayanan
• Vendors
• Gabriela Women’s Party
• Alona
• Puwersa ng Pilipinong Pandagat
• Ako Tanod Incorporated
• Bagong Pilipinas
• Arangkada Pilipino

On Tuesday, poll chief George Erwin Garcia said the Comelec is expecting the other local and national candidates to submit their SOCEs before the end of the day or on Wednesday, June 11.

He also reiterated that there will be no extension for the deadline for the filing period.

“Asahan nyo po na mamayang hapon hanggang bukas ay dadagsain ang Commission. Sa mga probinsya, lalo na sa local Comelec, ay dinadagsa na sa kasalukuyan at patuloy ang pagtanggap ng SOCE,” said Garcia. 

(We can expect that before the end of the day or by tomorrow, the candidates will file their SOCEs.)

“Hindi kami maggagawad ng extension sa atig filing ng SOCE. Huling araw po tomorrow and therefore, walang extension na ibibigay,” he added. 

(We will not extend the filing period.)

National candidates and party-lists may lodge their SOCEs before the Comelec Political Finance and Affairs Department (PFAD) in Intramuros, Manila while local bets may submit their SOCEs at the local Comelec office where they filed their Certificate of Candidacy (COC).

Local parties may lodge their SOCEs at the local poll body office where the party has constituency based on its registration and accreditation.

Under Section 14 of Republic Act (RA) 7166 or the Synchronized Elections Act, every candidate or treasurer of a political party shall file in duplicate with the offices of the Comelec the “full, true and itemized statement of all contributions and expenditures in connection with the election” within 30 days after the elections. 

Candidates who will not file SOCEs will be charged with an administrative offense and will be liable to pay a fine ranging from P1,000 to P30,000.00 at the discretion of the poll body, with the exemption of aspirants in the barangay level. 

For winning bets or political parties, failure to comply may also withhold their assumption of office.

Section 13 of RA 7166 provides the limitation of authorized expenses of candidates and political parties. It states that candidates vying for presidency and vice-presidency shall spend P10 for every voter currently registered in the constituency where he filed his certificate of candidacy. Aspirants with political parties are allowed to spend P3 for every voter, while independent candidates are allowed up to P5

Political parties, for their part, are allowed up to P5 for every voter currently registered in the constituency or constituencies where they have official candidates.—VAL, GMA Integrated News

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