2. Is there a ban on donations from foreign interests to candidates?

Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines (revised 2013).

"It shall be unlawful for any foreigner, whether judicial or natural person, to aid any candidate or political party, directly or indirectly, or take part in or influence in any manner any election, or to contribute or make any expenditure in connection with any election campaign or partisan political activity" (Omnibus Election Code, Section 81).