Comelec Sets Friday Deadline for 27 Government Contractors
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Thursday, November 20, 2025, that it expects all 27 government contractors accused of providing campaign donations during the May 2022 elections to submit their explanations by Friday, November 21.
In an interview, Comelec Chairman George Garcia confirmed that Friday marks the final deadline for these contractors to respond to the show cause orders (SCOs) issued by the election body. "We expect that by the 21st of November, they will flock here and we will accept their explanations," Garcia stated.
List of Contractors Under Investigation
The 27 government contractors under scrutiny include:
- Yunakim Construction
- AIP Construction
- Centerways Construction and Development Inc.
- 11-16 Construction
- Prismodial Construction and Development Corp.
- Makiling Construction Ventures Corp.
- Viking Construction and Supplies
- DN'D Construction and Development
- Octagon Concrete Solutions Inc.
- Jozen Builders and Construction Supply Corp.
- Aqualine Construction Corp.
- R8 Asphalt Plant and Construction Inc.
- EZJONES Construction Inc.
- JELM Construction
- MWJ Construction
- XDR Construction and Supply
- Viguz Construction Corp.
- 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.
- GP&H Construction Inc.
Candidates to Receive Notices Next Week
Regarding the candidates who received these campaign donations, Chairman Garcia revealed that Comelec expects to issue show cause orders to them next week. "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," Garcia explained.
Previous disclosures indicated that a total of 21 candidates received campaign donations from the 27 government contractors during the 2022 elections. The breakdown includes:
- Six senatorial candidates
- Five party-list organizations
- Four congressional candidates
- Three gubernatorial candidates
- Two vice gubernatorial candidates
- One councilor candidate
The Comelec's investigation represents a significant step in enforcing campaign finance regulations and ensuring transparency in the electoral process. The outcome of these proceedings could have substantial implications for future election spending oversight.
