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MANILA, Philippines – Malacanang stated on Friday that it respects the Commission on Elections (Comelecindependence )’s in its fight on illicit campaign posters and materials known as “Oplan Baklas.”

Karlo Nograles, Cabinet Secretary and an acting presidential spokesman said the Comelec has control over election-related operations, stressing that it is an autonomous constitutional entity.

“We know that the Comelec is an independent constitutional entity, as stated in the Constitution.” So, for election-related activities, it’s truly Comelec’s rules and regulations that ang mai-implement o i-implement ng Comelec based on its constitutional mandate,” Nograles said during a press conference.

Those who have grievances, he noted, have legal options to pursue.

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.

Anyone can make a complaint with the Comelec against the “Oplan Baklas” scheme, according to Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez.

“I would advise anyone who has a problem with what we’re doing to make a complaint with the appropriate authorities.” Meanwhile, we’re taking actions to ensure that our laws are followed,” Jimenez stated during a press conference.

Common poster sites are located in public places such as plazas, markets, barangay centers, and other areas in the city/municipality with heavy foot or vehicular traffic, as allowed by the Election Officers, according to Comelec rules (EOs).

Additionally, posters and tarpaulins may be placed on private property with the owner’s permission.

Those put outside of common poster locations, in public places, or on private property without the owner’s authorization, as well as those that exceed the size limits, are prohibited forms of printed election propaganda.

Campaign rule violations are deemed election offenses, punishable by one to six years in prison, the loss of one’s right to vote, and disqualification from holding public office.

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