Comelec Sets Deadline for Government Contractors to Explain Campaign Donations in 2022 Polls

On Thursday, November 20, 2025, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced its expectation for 27 government contractors implicated in campaign donation controversies to submit their responses by Friday, November 21. Comelec Chairman George Garcia emphasized that this deadline follows the issuance of show cause orders (SCOs) to these contractors.

"We expect that by the 21st of November, they will flock here and we will accept their explanations," Garcia stated in an interview.

Investigations revealed that these 27 contractors had made contributions to candidates across various national and local positions during the May 2022 elections. The companies involved include Yunakim Construction, AIP Construction, Centerways Construction and Development Inc., 11-16 Construction, Prismodial Construction and Development Corporation, Makiling Construction Ventures Corp., Viking Construction and Supplies, DN'D Construction and Development, Octagon Concrete Solutions Inc., Jozen Builders and Construction Supply Corporation, Aqualine Construction Corporation, R8 Asphalt Plant and Construction Inc., EZJONES Construction Inc., JELM Construction, MWJ Construction, XDR Construction and Supply, Viguz Construction Corporation, Everbuilt Construction, GOC Builders, PAFJ Construction and Supply Inc., AL Salazar Construction Inc., EF Chua Construction Inc., JWU Construction and Supply, DG Chico Trading and Construction, Gateway 21-25 Construction Corp., Tagum Builders Contractors Corp., and GP&H Construction Incorporated.

Regarding the candidates who received donations from these firms, the commission plans to issue corresponding show cause orders by next week, seeking their explanations as well. Garcia noted, "By next week, we will be able to issue the show cause orders to the candidates, who were given campaign donations by the 27 government contractors."

A total of 21 candidates were identified as recipients of these donations, comprising six senatorial candidates, five party-list groups, four congressional aspirants, three gubernatorial contenders, two vice gubernatorial candidates, and one councilor.

The Comelec's ongoing scrutiny underscores its commitment to uphold transparency and accountability in election financing.