Filing Of Candidacy 2025 Requirements. The filing of certificates of candidacy (coc) will take place during a weeklong period at the start of october, allowing politicians to formalize their bids for elective office. The commission on elections (comelec) is set to release the guidelines for the filing of the certificate of candidacy (coc) and certificate of nomination and acceptance (cona) for the 2025 national and local elections.

The substitute candidate must file a new certificate of candidacy (coc) that is complete, correct, and in compliance with all legal requirements. The commission on elections (comelec) is set to release the guidelines for the filing of the certificate of candidacy (coc) and certificate of nomination and acceptance (cona) for the 2025 national and local elections.