PD 1296 (The 1978 Election Code) Section 182

Prosecution.

Section 182

SEC. 182. Prosecution.—The Commission shall, through its duly authorized legal officers, have the power to conduct preliminary investigation of all election offenses punishable under this Code, and to prosecute the same. The Commission may avail of the assistance of other prosecuting arms of the Government.

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