DISQUALIFICATION BY PREMATURE CAMPAIGNING DURING BARANGAY AND SK ELECTION

During the interview on March 3, 2023, the COMMISSION ON ELECTION (COMELEC) Chairman, George Garcia, told the reporters the following statements:

"Once the candidates filed their Certificate of Candidacies (COC) starting July 3 to 7, 2023, they are already considered as candidates, and as such, the Omnibus Election Code (OEC) and election rules and regulations on campaigning will now be applicable to them."

Chairman Garcia added, that:

 "Candidates cannot go around, campaign, distribute things since they are already candidates, and it is unlawful to engage in an election campaign or partisan political activity except during the campaign period."

A reminder and a stern warning was also made to all the candidates that they will be disqualified and will be facing election offenses cases should they violate the provision of the election law.

The campaign period for the  October 30, 2023 BSKE polls is from Oct. 19 to 28, 2023.

For more information, you may reach the COMELEC thru its website: https://comelec.gov.ph/

Photo Courtesy: COMELEC Website