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Rules, restrictions set as poll campaign starts Feb. 8: Comelec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) met with the Department of Health (DOH), Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to discuss and implement guidelines for the 2022 National and Local Elections campaign period.
The National Comelec Campaign Committee (NCCC), led by Commissioner Rey Bulay, is responsible for regulating campaign activities under the new normal and is composed of the DOH, DILG, AFP, and PNP.
Campaign guidelines have been adjusted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, requiring approval for all in-person campaign activities.
Candidates are prohibited from engaging in physical contact such as kissing, hugging, or handshakes, and are also discouraged from taking selfies with the public.
Entering private homes for house-to-house campaigns is now forbidden, even with the owner's permission.
The distribution of food, water, or any item of value is also prohibited during campaign activities.
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