Win or lose, the candidate must file their Statement of Contributions and Expenditures to the Office of the City Election Officer, Comelec Compound. Hard copies are placed in a folder while the
Soft copies are saved on a Compact Disc (CD) or in USB Flash Drive. A candidate who fails to file their SOCE will receive a notice from the Comelec Legal Department and must pay a corresponding fine. The candidates have until November 29, 2023 to comply. A candidate who withdrew their candidacy, Self Funded their campaign or did not campaign are still required to file ng SOCE.
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November 11, 2023