(File photo) MANILA - Malacanang is leaving it up to the discretion of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to revise the guidelines for the campaign activities of those joining the May 9, 2022 national and local elections. This, after several quarters have raised concern over the possible surge in the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infections by May. In a press statement, acting Presidential Spokesperson and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said the Palace respects the Comelec's constitutional mandate in enforcing and administering all laws and regulations relative to the conduct of elections. Andanar also acknowledged that the Comelec has already issued Resolution 10732 which contains the "allowable or prohibited" election campaign activities. "Any revision of this resolution, in view of the possible Covid-19 surge, shall be supported by the Executive," he said. On April 19, the Department of Health raised the possibility that there might be anoth
VCM TRAINING. Congressional candidate George Arnaiz tries his hand on a vote-counting machine during an orientation held by the Commission on Elections in Negros Oriental on Tuesday (March 23, 2022). The orientation on election laws, rules, and regulations comes three days ahead of the start of the local campaign period on Friday (March 25, 2022). (Photo courtesy of Comelec-Negros Oriental) DUMAGUETE CITY - Local candidates and their political parties in Negros Oriental will be allowed to conduct campaign activities even without securing a permit from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) here, an election official said on Wednesday. This, as candidates are gearing up for the start of the local campaign this week on March 25. Lawyer Lionel Marco Castillano, Comelec-Negros Oriental provincial election supervisor, told the Philippine News Agency that this development came following an amendment issued by the agency on election campaign guidelines. During an orientation for the candidates
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