Gen. Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar, chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, reminded all policemen to refrain from putting stickers and other campaign materials on patrol cars and other facilities of the police that include police stations and camps.
Eleazar issued the statement as he said that he is expecting that campaign materials would sprout after the filing of Certificate of Candidacy on October 8.
While early campaigning is prohibited, politicians have effectively found ways to circumvent the law in posting their names and photos in public places.
“We understand that there has been an unresolved gray area on this issue but we assure the public that we will continue to isolate your PNP from any form of partisan politics," said Eleazar.
“As a professional organization, the apolitical stand of the PNP is an absolute necessity. We intend to keep it that way," he added.
Meanwhile, Eleazar said that the PNP will continue to secure and maintain order for the duration of the filing of COCs and Certificates of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA) in Metro Manila and all other venues of COC filing nationwide.