Comelec: No campaigning on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reminded candidates for the May 12 midterm elections to cease campaigning on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia emphasized that conducting campaign activities on these religious holidays is illegal under Republic Act No. 7166.

Garcia warned that violators could face imprisonment, loss of voting rights, and disqualification from holding public office.

The Comelec chief encouraged the public to report any violations via social media during the prohibited days.

Candidates are allowed to resume campaigning on Black Saturday, according to Garcia's statement.

The poll body stressed the importance of respecting religious observances for Catholic Christians on these specific dates.