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No campaigning today until Good Friday, bets told
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is reminding candidates in the upcoming midterm elections to observe the solemnity of Maundy Thursday and Good Friday by refraining from campaigning, including online.
Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia emphasized that campaigning on these days is prohibited by law and constitutes an election offense, which could lead to disqualification.
He clarified that candidates can resume campaigning on Black Saturday and online campaign platforms would be allowed to continue on Sunday, unless found in violation of Comelec rules.
Garcia encouraged the public to report any violations, suggesting the use of social media to post evidence of campaigning on these prohibited days.
Campaigning at resorts is also prohibited during this period.
Campaigning on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday is explicitly prohibited under Section 5 (b) of Republic Act No. 7166, with violators facing penalties including imprisonment, loss of suffrage, and disqualification from holding public office.
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