The Philippines holds an election on May 9, 2016, for President, Vice-President, and both houses of the national legislature. Filing has now closed. Candidates file by declaration of candidacy. No fee or petition is needed. Then, starting on October 18 and ending on December 10, the national Election Commission evaluates each candidate for each office and determines which candidates are serious and have the capacity to run a meaningful campaign. See this story. Thanks to Walter Ziobro for this information.

President and Vice-President are elected separately.