SB 1127

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Aug 7, 2025

Authorized Expenses of Candidates and Political Parties

An Act Increasing the Authorized Expenses of Candidates and Political Parties, Amending for the Purpose Section 13 of Republic Act No. 7166, Entitled, 'an Act Providing for Synchronized National and Local Elections and for Electoral Reforms, Authorizing Appropriations Therefor, and for Other Purposes'

In plain language

The bill raises the amount candidates and parties may spend on campaigns, sets new per‑voter spending caps, changes the tax label on contributions, and requires a review of the limits every six years.

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Author · Senator

Imee Marcos
SenatorImee Marcos
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Subjects

Expenses of Candidates and Political PartiesElections/Electoral Reforms

Official sources

Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.

SB 320· Filed Jul 9, 2025
Increasing the Authorized Campaign Expenses of Candidates and Political Parties
Pending in the committeeSen. Manuel "Lito" M. Lapid
HB 7486· Filed Feb 2, 2026
An Act Increasing the Authorized Campaign Expenses of Candidates and Political Parties, Amending for the Purpose Section 13 of Republic Act No. 7166, Entitled, �an Act Providing for Synchronized National and Local Elections and for Electoral Reforms, Authorizing Appropriations Therefor, and for Other Purposes�
Business for the day on 2026-02-11Rep. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas +14
HB 2970· Filed Aug 4, 2025
An Act Increasing the Authorized Campaign Expenses of Candidates and Political Parties, Amending for the Purpose Section 13 of Republic Act No. 7166, Entitled, �an Act Providing for Synchronized National and Local Elections and for Other Electoral Reforms, Authorizing Appropriations Therefor, and for Other Purposes�
Substituted by HB07486Rep. Yedda Marie K. Romualdez +2
HB 7585· Filed Feb 3, 2026
An Act Increasing the Authorized Campaign Expenses of Candidates and Political Parties, Amending for the Purpose Section 13 of Republic Act No. 7166, Entitled, �an Act Providing for Synchronized National and Local Elections and for Electoral Reforms, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and for Other Purposes�
Pending with the Committee on SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS since 2026-02-09Rep. Sancho Fernando "Ando" F. Oaminal
HB 550· Filed Jun 30, 2025
An Act Increasing the Authorized Campaign Expenditures of Candidates and Political Parties and Defining an Independent Candidate for This Purpose, Amending Section 13 of Republic Act No. 7166, Entitled, "An Act Providing for Synchronized National and Local Elections and for Electoral Reforms, Authorizing Appropriations Therefor, and for Other Purposes"
Substituted by HB07486Rep. Marlyn L. Primicias-Agabas

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SBN-1127 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch