What specifically is the legislative power of the COMELEC?
The Commission on Elections has the following powers: 1. The Commission can issue rules and regulations to implement election laws. 2. To exercise other legislative functions as may be delegated to it by Congress.
Examples:
- Rules to supervise or regulate the use of media and advertisement.
- Rules to implement prohibition against expenditures, or those in excess of the limits authorized by law.
- To issue any and all other rules to insure free, honest and orderly elections. (Source: Suarez Political Law Review)
