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MANILA, Philippines — Before entering and removing unlawfully placed campaign materials, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Friday that they had secured the consent of the owners of the private properties.

“I think it’s been forgotten in the discussion thus far that we didn’t go into those places without permission.” For example, in all of the incidents that I am aware of, our Comelec officials have requested authorization. In a televised broadcast, Comelec representative James Jimenez remarked, “We asked to explore those places.”

This happened as the election body began its “Oplan Baklas” crackdown on unlawful campaign posters and materials.

“We pointed out that the materials that were to be taken down were in violation of the rules, and the property owners either agreed to us taking them down or said they would take them down on their own again,” the poll body official continued. “As far as yesterday was concerned, I think it should be very clear that we were acting well within the scope of the resolution,” the poll body official added.

He claimed that they have records proving that poll officials sought permission before entering a property.

“In fact, we have documents to prove it. Remember that we only did baklas (removal) operations in parts of the NCR (National Capital Location) and one other region yesterday. In both situations, we have documentary evidence that our officials spoke with the parties involved before entering,” Jimenez stated.

When asked what they would do if the owners refused to let them in, he stated they would accept their decision.

“They have that right.” They have the right to reject admission. In practice, they are informed of the breach as well as the following steps that Comelec would take,” he explained.

Some candidates are criticizing the poll body’s response in the May polls against unlawful campaign posters, particularly the removal of posters and tarpaulins from private premises, which they allege is illegal.

According to Jimenez, anyone can make a complaint with the commission about the situation.

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