DILG reminds candidates to observe health standards until election day

Candidates and supporters are reminded by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to continue observing minimum public health standards (MPHS) until election day on May 9, with only a week left before the campaign period concludes.

DILG Secretary Eduardo Año urged local government units (LGUs) and political parties to strictly enforce Commission on Elections (Comelec) Resolution 10732, which outlines guidelines for campaign activities that comply with the health protocols set by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF).

Organizers are encouraged to coordinate closely with LGUs and implement health protocols, including the provision of safety marshals and health stations.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) and village officials are tasked with ensuring that these rules are followed.

Secretary Año highlighted that the most significant challenge will be on May 9, when an estimated 60 million voters are expected to go to polling precincts across the country.

DILG Undersecretary and spokesperson Jonathan Malaya stated that the entire DILG organization is ready to fulfill its responsibilities in the upcoming national and local elections.