Comelec warns against loud campaign jingles

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reminded candidates to avoid playing campaign jingles early in the morning and late at night.

Comelec chairperson George Garcia emphasized during an interview with GMA News that such practices violate voter rights to rest and sleep, noting that loud speakers can disrupt residents' peace.

Garcia stressed the importance of respecting voters' right to sleep and rest, advising candidates to ensure their campaign jingles are free from any vulgarity or hidden inappropriate messages.

The Comelec has been issuing show cause orders to candidates who violate these regulations in recent weeks, with Manila city council aspirant Mocha Uson being called out for a sexually suggestive jingle on April 8.

Candidates for senatorial positions and party-list groups have a campaign period from February 11 to May 10, while those running for the House of Representatives and local elections have a period from March 28 to May 10.

Election Day is set for May 12, with overseas voters able to cast ballots from April 13 to May 12, and local absentee voters from April 28 to 30.