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DRAWING lessons from previous electoral exercises, the Commission on Elections is now seeking to further reduce the window for substituting candidates who will withdraw their certificates of candidacy ahead of the May 2025 national and local polls. In a press briefing, Comelec Chairman George Garcia said they are looking to limit the period to become substitute candidates for those who will withdraw during the period to file COCs. 'We are looking at October 1 to 8 for the filing of COCs.
'Let us not fool the people. Those who are really looking to run, they should be upfront and file their COCs immediately,' said Garcia. He, however, said the commission will continue to accept substitution of candidates for those disqualified or have died. 'We will still allow substitution in cases of death or disqualification of the candidates,' said Garcia. Back in the May 2022 elections, the Comelec set the filing period for COCs from October 1 to 8, 2021.
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