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...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año defended on Friday, Feb. 18, the removal of supposed illegal campaign tarpaulins in private properties despite protests from political aspirants and their supporters. Secretary Eduardo Ano (DILG photo) Confronted with the...
Despite criticisms at its “Oplan Baklas”, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has stood firm and insisted that it has to regulate election propaganda “to level the playing field.” Comelec Spokesperson James B. Jimenez said that the need to regulate even just the size of propaganda...
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...
Senatorial candidate Sorsogon Governor Francis ‘’Chiz’’ Escudero on Thursday, Feb. 17 called on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to exclude in their “Operation Baklas” the campaign materials posted with consent on houses and other private properties of the non-candidate owners....
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...
A security guard in Muntinlupa was arrested by the police on Feb. 16 for violating the gun ban implemented by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for the May 9 national and local elections. The Muntinlupa police identified the suspect as Randel Vinoya, 25, security guard and a resident of...
Senatorial aspirant Jose Manuel 'Chel' Diokno has pieces of advice for those affected by the “Operation Baklas” of the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Human rights lawyer Chel Diokno (Photo from Diokno’s campaign team) Diokno listed a few legal tips to help their volunteers and supporters...
The camp of Vice President Leni Robredo is worried about the “chilling effect” of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) resolution that allowed the removal of the candidates’ posters and tarpaulins in private places without a warrant. Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo waves to...
Aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan has called on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to respect the right of private persons in putting up campaign materials in their properties or else they will be compelled to file charges against those who will insist to remove such...
