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Robredo camp mulls legal action over poster removal; Comelec defends action
The campaign teams of presidential aspirant Leni Robredo and VP candidate Kiko Pangilinan are considering legal action against the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for allegedly unconstitutional removal of their campaign materials.
Robredo's spokesperson, Barry Gutierrez, and election lawyer Romulo Macalintal believe Comelec's actions violate the Constitution, the Fair Elections Act, and existing jurisprudence.
Macalintal described Comelec's actions as arbitrary, an abuse of power, and a violation of property rights, particularly concerning materials posted on private properties by non-candidates.
He further stated that the removal of these materials without due process, and without giving individuals a chance to be heard, is a violation of procedural rights.
Gutierrez indicated that the Robredo camp is exploring the filing of cases to seek clarification on Comelec's policy regarding campaign materials.
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