PD 229 Section 19

Prosecution of offenses.

Section 19

SEC. 19. Prosecution of offenses. — The Commission on Elections shall, through its duly authorized legal officers, have the power to conduct preliminary investigation of all election offenses punishable by this Decree and to prosecute the same.

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CitationPD 229 Section 19 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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