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Comelec to candidates: Remove illegal campaign mats or face DQ
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) launched "Oplan Baklas" nationwide to remove illegal campaign materials as the local campaign period began.
Comelec Chairperson George Garcia stated that removed materials would be donated for recycling.
In Misamis Oriental, the Provincial Office of Comelec intensified 'Operation Baklas,' with the provincial election supervisor issuing a directive for operations alongside the Philippine National Police (PNP).
Candidates are instructed to place materials only in Comelec-designated common poster areas or with owner's consent on private properties, and posters in common areas must not exceed 2 feet by 3 feet.
Candidates will now receive show-cause orders and face disqualification or election offense if they fail to remove illicit campaign posters within three days of receiving a removal notice from Comelec.
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