Malacañang has declined from commenting on the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) controversial "Oplan Baklas," adding that it "respects the independence" of the poll body. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) removes unlawful election materials during the launch of the “Operation Baklas” in...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said their officials asked for permission before entering private properties during the "Oplan Baklas." Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez (Screenshot/Comelec FB) "We don't enter these places without consent...We asked to enter these areas. We pointed out that...
Bayan Muna Party-List Rep. Carlos Zarate slammed the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) “Oplan Baklas” which sees the removal of posted campaign materials not compliant with the poll body's regulations. Bayan Muna Rep.Carlos Isagani Zarate (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) “Nakita natin kung...
Supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo were alarmed by photos and videos circulating on social media wherein policemen and military officers were seen painting over a mural of Robredo and running mate Sen. Kiko Pangilinan in Echague, Isabela. (Pinoy Ako Blog/Twitter) The video showed a woman in...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Spokesperson James B. Jimenez has recommended to critics of the poll body’s “Oplan Baklas” to file a complaint if they have a problem with it. Recently, the Comelec has launched “Oplan Baklas” wherein the poll body takes down campaign posters that are...
Aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan believes that the dismantling of campaign posters in private properties will only power their supporters to keep reinstalling them because they see the May polls as a time of "taking a leap of faith and making a stand." Vice presidential...
