Manila Bulletin
Comelec to impose sanctions on health protocol violators during campaign ā Nograles
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will sanction official candidates in the 2022 national and local elections who violate health and safety protocols during the campaign period.
Acting Presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles stated that all election-related activities are now under Comelec's jurisdiction for enforcement of guidelines.
Comelec will be responsible for imposing sanctions on violators of campaign rules, including minimum public health standards.
The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases will handle non-election-related activities.
The 90-day campaign period for national candidates began on February 8, with restrictions on in-person campaigning already in effect.
Activities such as large gatherings, entering houses, physical contact with the public, and taking selfies with supporters are strictly prohibited for candidates.
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