Manila, Aug. 4 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said it will require a Sworn Declaration on Conflict of Interest in the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) of those seeking to be elected to public office, starting with the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) in November.

In a Minute Resolution, the Commission en banc has approved the recommendation of its Law Department to include the declaration in the COC.

"The Commission, after due deliberation, resolved, as it hereby resolves, to approve the recommendation of the Law Department relative to the inclusion of a Sworn Declaration on Conflict of Interest in the Certificate of Candidacy..." it said.

The following declaration will be included in the COC, "I u...