PD 1296 (The 1978 Election Code) Section 36

Intervention of foreigners.

Section 36

SEC. 36. Intervention of foreigners.—It shall be unlawful for any foreigner, whether juridical or natural person, to aid any candidate or political party, group or aggrupation directly or indirectly, or take part in or influence, in any manner any election, or to contribute or make any expenditure in connection with any election campaign or partisan political activity.

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