HB 2735

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 30, 2025

An Act Strengthening the Requirements for the Filing of Certificates of Candidacy, Amending Section 76 of Batas Pambansa Blg. 881, Otherwise Known as the Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines, and for Other Purposes

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The bill would make candidates submit official documents such as a birth certificate when they file their candidacy papers, let the election commission reject incomplete filings on the spot, give candidates five days to fix any problems, and impose penalties for false documents.

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Roberto Nazal
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HB02735 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch