Manila, Jan. 20 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has expressed support on the passage of a law that will disallow politicians to distribute government aid during election period.

Comelec chairperson George Garcia said passing a measure would help stop vote-buying activities, particularly the fight against Abuse of State Resources (ASR).

"That is a big help to the efforts of the Comelec, since we have a Committee on Kontra Bigay," he said in an interview.

"We really prohibit the giving of AICS [Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation], MAIFIP [Medical Assistance for Indigent and Financially Incapacitated Patients], AKAP [Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program], and other forms assistance except burial assistance during the e...