The Integrated Bar of the Philippines is asking the Commission on Elections to review its “Oplan Baklas” operations, which targets oversized campaign materials displayed in private properties, in the interest of respecting citizens’ rights.
Veteran election lawyer Romulo Macalintal has formally asked the Commission on Elections to temporarily suspend its drive against campaign materials posted in private property pending review of its regulations.
'The Comelec cannot prescribe what the law does not provide. The Comelec may find some gaps in the law, but it is not within its power to supply the gaps,' says election lawyer Romulo Macalintal
Veteran election lawyer Romulo Macalintal has formally asked the Commission on Elections to temporarily suspend its drive against campaign materials posted in private property pending review of its regulations.
Poll lawyer Romulo Macalintal to temporarily suspend the implementation of the rules on campaign posters in private properties.
Copy of letter In an email sent to Comelec on Feb. 21, he questioned Section 26 of Resolution No. 10730 where the Comelec gave itself the “motu proprio” power to remove