HB 9297

House·20th Congress·Filed May 18, 2026

An Act Requiring the Submission of Campaign Platforms or Political Agendas as an Attachment to the Certificate of Candidacy of Elective Officials, Mandating Their Participation in Official Campaign Debates Organized by the Commission on Elections, and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof

In plain language

The bill would make every candidate attach a written campaign platform to their filing papers and take part in COMELEC‑run public debates; failure to do so could lead to loss of the candidacy or fines.

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Author · Representative

Edgar R. EriceReceipts →

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HB09297 · Sources: BatasWatch