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Comelec going after bets with campaign materials still displayed
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is dismayed over candidates failing to remove their campaign materials within the five-day deadline post-May 12 elections.
Comelec Chairperson George Garcia warned that candidates who did not remove their materials could face criminal liability, and that over 64 metric tons of campaign materials were collected in Metro Manila alone.
The Comelec's Task Force Baklas continues to monitor and document violations of election rules regarding campaign material removal, especially outside Metro Manila.
While candidates might not be disqualified, criminal cases can still be filed against them for non-compliance.
Violations will be noted by the Comelec and could affect candidates in future elections when they file their certificates of candidacy.
Many of the collected campaign materials did not comply with the biodegradable requirement of the Comelec.
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