SC stops Comelec from implementing money ban





BAP petition



In its petition, the BAP said the Comelec acted outside its jurisdiction when it issued the controversial ban.

"The powers conferred to Comelec under the Constitution... do not include the power to impose limitations on the withdrawal of cash, encashment of checks, conversion of monetary instruments into cash, and the possession or transport of cash," the petition read.

The petitioners added that the ban violated the due process clause of the Constitution. "The means it employs are not reasonably necessary for the accomplishment of its purpose and are unduly oppressive upon individuals."

The petitioners also said the money ban violates the non-impairment clause of the Constitution because it prohibits banks from complying with their contractual obligations to their depositors.

It also allegedly violates the presumption of innocence because it presumes that anybody seen giving or offering to another person cash in excess of P500,000 has committed vote-buying and can be arrested.

The petition also said the ban "invalidly amended Republic Act No. 9160" or the Anti-Money Laundering Act, which the petitioners argued was beyond the scope of Comelec's powers.

Source: SC stops Comelec from implementing money ban | News | GMA News Online







What do you think, the election will only last for one day,
and is this effective enough to prevent vote buying?
Is the decission of the Supreme Court Justifiable?
and is Bankers Association of the Philippines petition
had political implications or just monetary?

Inputs please.