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(PNA file photo by Joey O. Razon) MANILA-Aspiring for an elective public position can be tricky and sometimes expensive, especially when persuading voters to know you and your platforms through massive campaigning and the use of lawful election propaganda. The beginning of one's political journey starts with becoming a candidate which refers to any person seeking an elective public office position. It will be followed by the use of campaign and election propaganda which include the following: Forming organizations, associations, clubs, committees, or other groups of persons for the purpose of soliciting votes and/or undertaking any campaign for or against a candidate; Holding political caucuses, conferences, meetings, rallies, parades, or other similar assemblies, for the purpose of soliciting votes and/or undertaking any campaign or propaganda for or against a candidate; Making speeches, announcements or commentaries, or holding interviews for or against the election of any cand
'OPLAN BAKLAS'.Illegal campaign posters of national candidates are removed from an outdoor advertising structure along the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue in Pasay City on Wednesday (Feb. 16, 2022). Malacanang on Friday (Feb.18) said it respects the independence of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) regarding its crackdown on illegal campaign posters and materials known as the "Oplan Baklas" program.(PNA file photo by Avito Dalan) MANILA - Malacanang on Friday said it respects the independence of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) regarding its crackdown on illegal campaign posters and materials known as the "Oplan Baklas" program. Cabinet Secretary and acting presidential spokesman Karlo Nograles said the conduct of election-related activities is under the jurisdiction of the Comelec, which he stressed is an independent constitutional body. "We know na based on the Constitution na ang Comelec is an independent constitutional body. So, for election
(Photo courtesy of Comelec) MANILA - Anyone is free to file a complaint before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) regarding its crackdown on illegally placed campaign materials known as 'Oplan Baklas', an official said on Thursday. "I would recommend to anyone who has a problem with what we are doing to file a complaint about what we are doing. In the meantime, we are taking steps to make sure that our laws are being complied with," Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said in a press briefing. Jimenez's remark was in response to critics questioning the poll body's act of taking down illegally placed campaign materials, particularly on private properties. "Again, if anyone feels that they have an action against the Comelec, they should pursue that action," Jimenez said. Based on Comelec rules, common poster areas are located in public places such as plazas, markets, barangay centers, and other areas with heavy pedestrian or vehicular traffic in the