Comelec orders 6 bets, 34 party-lists to explain poll material violations

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered six senatorial candidates and 34 party-list groups to explain why they should not be charged with election offenses for failing to remove illegal campaign materials.

Comelec spokesperson Rex Laudiangco stated that these individuals and groups received show cause orders for allegedly violating notices regarding illegal campaign materials.

These measures prohibit the posting of campaign materials in unauthorized areas such as trees, plants, footbridges, electric posts, plazas, parks, waiting sheds, and school premises.

The poll body is currently awaiting responses from the candidates and party-list groups on why they should not be prosecuted under the Fair Elections Act.

Failure to provide a satisfactory explanation could lead to disqualification cases against the erring candidates and groups, potentially involving imprisonment and perpetual disqualification from holding public office.