Comelec says first day of local campaign period generally peaceful

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00:00Meanwhile, the first day of the campaign period for local candidates for the 2025 midterm elections kicked off peacefully,

00:07according to the Commission on Elections, or COMELEC.

00:09However, the poll body received complaints about heavy traffic caused by numerous campaign rallies,

00:15as well as the deafening beat of drums, fireworks, and vehicles blaring campaign jingles.

00:21Our PTV's Luisa Erispe tells us more.

00:25The first day of campaign for local candidates of 2025 midterm elections has been generally peaceful,

00:33according to the Commission on Elections, or COMELEC,

00:35didn't receive any report of violations or disarray related with candidates today.

00:40This is generally peaceful, and to a certain extent, it follows the rules.

00:45However, there are minimal issues the poll body would like to raise,

00:48such as the traffic caused by proclamation rallies.

00:51Because of this, the COMELEC called on candidates that, as much as possible,

00:55not cause heavy traffic buildup among national roads, especially in cities.

01:00Some of us are a bit disturbed by the traffic, and therefore, we don't plan to talk to the campaigners.

01:08As a result, you are getting permits from the barangay, from the municipality, from the city hall.

01:15We hope that we can ensure that this will not disturb our fellow countrymen.

01:20Even those who are using drums and campaign jingles,

01:23COMELEC advised candidates that they should be careful not to disturb voters within resting hours.

01:28And for those who aren't using biodegradable campaign materials,

01:32COMELEC reminded them that, based on the rules, eco-friendly campaign materials are a must.

01:37It is enough for us to emphasize to everyone that we are using biodegradable materials

01:44so that we can help even in a small way in our surroundings.

01:50Shirts, ballers, caps, and candies are allowed during the campaign.

01:54However, the COMELEC reiterated that any presence of candidates during Ayuda-giving events is strictly prohibited.

02:01If a politician or a candidate disobeys the rules, why should we vote?

02:05We should not vote because we are teaching young people that they can violate the rules.

02:11It is okay to disregard the rules, even if it is a law.

02:14The COMELEC is open to receive complaints or petitions that will be filed before their office against violators.

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