HB 775

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 1, 2025

An Act Modifying the Grounds for Substitution of Candidates, Amending for the Purpose Section 77 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 881, Otherwise Known as the Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines

In plain language

The bill changes the election code so that a candidate can be replaced only if they die, become permanently unable to serve, or are disqualified; party members can file the replacement by midday on election day.

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Author · Representative

Marivic Co-Pilar
RepresentativeQuezon City, 6th District
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SB 1173· Filed Aug 11, 2025
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SB 1518· Filed Nov 12, 2025
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SB 1542· Filed Nov 18, 2025
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HB 11059· Filed Sep 1, 2026
An Act Amending Republic Act No. 10742, Otherwise Known as the “sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015,” as Amended by Republic Act No. 11768, Providing for the Appointment of Sangguniang Kabataan Members to Fill Permanent Vacancies, and for Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2026-09-02Rep. Charisse Anne C. Hernandez
HB 1121· Filed Jul 2, 2025
An Act Amending Section 79 and 80 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 881, Otherwise Known as the Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines, Prohibiting the Acts of Premature Campaigning
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HB00775 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch