ILIGAN CITY (PIA)--To ensure an orderly and fair election campaign, the “Task Force Baklas” here was reactivated to tear down and remove all election materials posted in areas not designated by the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
The task force is composed of Comelec, Department of Public Works and Highways, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Information Agency, Philippine National Police, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
"Itong [this] Task Force Baklas is a composite task force. Ang mandate namin [our mandate] is to remove all prohibited campaign propaganda materials," said Election Officer Lawyer Joel Dexter Nagtalon.
Campaign materials can only be posted on common poster areas authorized by the Comelec or in public places as defined by the poll body. They may also be placed in private properties but with the consent of property owners. Election posters, whether framed or posted, should also not exceed 2 feet by 3 feet.
The task force kicked off its "Operation Baklas" on February 11 in major thoroughfares and identified problem areas in the city.
Meanwhile, the campaign period for national candidates, which includes those running for president, vice president, senators as well as party-list groups, started on February 8. For local candidates, which includes members of the House of Representatives, regional, provincial, city, and municipal officials, their campaign period will start on March 25.
The campaign stretch for both national and local candidates will end on May 7. (APB/PIA Iligan City)
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