Manila Bulletin
Baguio court's halt of Comelec's in-person campaign rules only applies to CAR, says poll body chair
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will continue enforcing its rules on physical campaigning nationwide despite a court order from Baguio directing a halt.
The Baguio Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 5 issued an order on March 2, suspending the enforcement of Comelec Resolution No. 10732.
There was confusion whether the court's order applied only to the Cordillera Administrative Region or the entire country.
Acting Comelec Chairperson Socorro Inting stated that the Baguio RTC's jurisdiction is limited to its locality and cannot compel the Comelec main office.
The RTC claimed that a Comelec representative had agreed to observe the status quo pending a hearing on extending a temporary restraining order.
Supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo initiated the legal action to challenge the Comelec's policy requiring permits for campaign volunteers.
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