58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?

Philippines

Philippines

Answer
  • Fines
  • Prison
  • Forfeiture
  • Loss of elected office
Source

Omnibus Election Code (revised 2013)

Comment

"Penalties. - Any person found guilty of any election offense under this Code shall be punished with imprisonment of not less than one year but not more than six years and shall not be subject to probation. In addition, the guilty party shall be sentenced to suffer disqualification to hold public office and deprivation of the right of suffrage. If he is a foreigner, he shall be sentenced to deportation which shall be enforced after the prison term has been served. Any political party found guilty shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than ten thousand pesos, which shall be imposed upon such party after criminal action has been instituted in which their corresponding officials have been found guilty" (Section 264, Omnibus Election Code)

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