Batanes special poll bets must register official socmed accounts

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October 23, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Candidates in a special election in Batanes have been required to register their official online campaign platforms with the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

Candidates have until Nov. 16 to register their official social media accounts and pages, websites, podcasts, blogs, vlogs and other internet-based campaign platforms with the Comelec’s education and information department.

Among those running in the special election on Nov. 28 are Luis Andres Abad of the Liberal Party, Marilou Cayco of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas and John Gato of the Nationalist People’s Coalition as well as independent candidate Edward Ike de Sagon.

The special election aims to fill a vacancy in the House of Representatives following the death of Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr. last month.

Candidates may register through an online form and submit documentary requirements in accordance with the Comelec’s rules and regulations.