Comelec files DQ petitions against over 20, incl. Eric Morales Martinez

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Task Force Baklas filed disqualification petitions against more than 20 candidates for the May 12 midterm elections, including senatorial candidate Eric Morales Martinez.

Task Force Baklas also filed DQ charges against several other local and national candidates who failed to remove illegal campaign materials despite multiple notices from Comelec.

Comelec Chairperson George Garcia noted that candidates with pending disqualification petitions will not be proclaimed by the poll body, emphasizing the importance of resolving cases before the election date.

In February and March, the Comelec conducted Oplan Baklas to remove unauthorized campaign materials in various areas, warning candidates to comply within three days or face potential disqualification under election offense cases.

Additionally, the Comelec's Task Force SAFE is set to file disqualification petitions against three candidates for violating the anti-discrimination resolution.