HB 6899

House·20th Congress·Filed Dec 16, 2025

An Act Strengthening the Field Offices of the Commission on Elections by Upgrading and Creating Certain Positions, Amending for the Purpose Section 53 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 881, Otherwise Known as the "Omnibus Election Code," as Amended, and Providing Funds Therefor

In plain language

The bill would add new leadership and support positions to COMELEC’s regional, provincial, city and municipal election offices, assign them specific salary grades, and fund these changes from COMELEC’s budget.

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Author · Representative

Atty. Jennifer "Karen" A. LagbasReceipts →

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HB06899 · Sources: BatasWatch