COMELEC orders candidates to remove campaign materials within five days

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) reminded all candidates from the 2025 Philippine midterm elections, including those in Baguio City, to remove their campaign posters and paraphernalia within five days after the election.

Baguio City Election Officer lawyer John Paul Martin urged candidates and supporters to comply with COMELEC orders and rules regarding the removal of campaign materials.

Martin emphasized that Section 30 of Resolution 11086 mandates the removal of all election propaganda materials at the expense of the candidate or responsible party within five days after voting.

On May 9, Martin and the city police office led a 'Bigtime Baklas' activity to remove illegally posted campaign paraphernalia that had become an eyesore in Baguio City.

The conduct of elections in Antique was peaceful with no recorded election-related incidents according to the Antique Provincial Police Office (APPO).

Lt. Col. Willy Diel from APPO highlighted the effectiveness of deploying two police personnel in every polling precinct to safeguard votes.

COMELEC spokesperson Rex Laudiangco noted that conviction for non-compliance might not lead to immediate disqualification but still constitutes an election offense and may affect future candidacy eligibility.