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Holy Week time for candidates to reflect, rest – poll exec
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reminded local candidates in Antique that political campaigning is strictly prohibited on April 17 (Maundy Thursday) and April 18 (Good Friday).
This prohibition, based on Comelec Resolution Number 10999, includes house-to-house visits, rallies, mobile or recorida activities, and wearing campaign shirts.
Candidates are permitted to resume their campaigns on April 19, and Comelec views the two-day no-campaign period as an opportunity for spiritual reflection and family time.
In Baguio City, Election Officer John Paul Martin echoed this reminder, urging candidates to use the break to reflect and physically prepare for the May 12 elections.
Martin expressed confidence that most voters in Baguio City have attended briefings on using the automated counting machines (ACM) for the elections.
The public is encouraged to report any candidate found campaigning during the prohibited period to the Comelec.
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