THE Philippine National Police reminds the candidates and their supporters for the 2022 elections to abide by the campaign rules set by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), as supported by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
“It will be an unprecedented campaign season so we hope that the candidates will set an example to the public of how they should obey our campaign guidelines,” PNP Chief Police General Dionardo Carlos said.
Comelec resolution 10732 institutionalizes the new normal in conducting physical campaigns, rallies, meetings, and other related activities.
Minimum public health standards will be observed as prescribed by the Department of Health (DOH).
The prohibited acts under the in-person activities include entering private dwelling for house-to-house campaigning even with the owner’s permission, crowding, handshaking or other forms of physical contact, taking selfies or photographs, which require proximity among people, and distributing food and drinks. The same goes for bigger campaign events.
“Our police personnel shall exercise vigilance in monitoring election-related activities while maintaining our being apolitical,” Carlos said.
The PNP asks the public to help in reporting violations of the campaign provisions.
The campaign period for national candidates will begin this February 8, 2022.
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