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COC filing off to a good start -Comelec
The filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) for the May 9, 2022 national and local elections, which runs from October 1 to 8, has begun amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
To enforce physical distancing, the venue for national posts was moved to the Harbor Garden Tent at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City, requiring antigen or negative COVID-19 tests for entry.
On the first day of filing, 23 national post aspirants submitted their COCs, including six for president, three for vice president, and 14 for senators, along with 18 partylists.
Senator Manny Pacquiao was among the first to file his COC, running for president and having a motorcade before reaching the venue.
Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesperson James Jimenez described the first day as 'peaceful and organized,' with strict health protocols observed and no large gatherings of supporters.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) helped maintain peace and order at filing venues nationwide.
One staff member of a candidate in Batangas tested positive for COVID-19 and was isolated with close contacts referred to the DOH.
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