Comelec issues removal notice to 66 senatorial bets

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has issued a notice of removal to 66 senatorial candidates for violating campaign material guidelines.

Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia stated that the candidates have been complying with the notices, which direct them to remove unlawful materials within three days.

Most violations were observed in Benguet and Mt. Province, with Comelec noting a generally cleaner appearance in compliance areas.

In a separate incident, the Comelec has advised the camps of three national candidates to remove their huge campaign posters along the southbound lane of North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) within three days.

One candidate, however, refused to acknowledge the Comelec's notice to explain, prompting the poll body to consider filing election offense charges.

This initiative is part of Comelec's 'Oplan Baklas,' targeting materials posted in undesignated areas or public places.

Failure to remove illegal campaign materials after receiving a notice is an election offense that could lead to disqualification.