How to file a Certficate of Candidacy?
Fill up the form in 5 copies and file in the appropriate venue published by the COMECLEC either by you or your duly authorized representative. That's it.
Sec. 73, Omnibus Election Code. No person shall be eligible for any elective public office unless he files a sworn certificate of candidacy within the period fixed herein.
Q: I'm a Nominee of a Partylist, do also file a COC?
A: Your party files a Certificate of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA), following the same guidelines above.
Note: For 2025, the venues for filing were listed in Section 35 of COMELEC Resolution No. 11045.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Filing of COCs for the 2025 Midterm Elections were set on 01 October 2024 to 08 October 2024.
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