Comelec/MB
In an online forum, Comelec Spokesman James Jimenez said people should not reward bad behavior.
“Don’t vote for them. Don’t reward bad behavior. Make sure to choose those who don’t violate the rules even before the game has started,” he said Monday, June 28.
“Make sure to apply that same standard whether you want the candidate or not,” added Jimenez.
Poll watchdog groups echoed what Jimenez said.
In a virtual media forum, the COMELEC, National Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL), and Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE) unanimously called on voters not to vote for candidates engaged in premature campaigning.