BSKE campaign begins Thursday
By Nidz Godino
"They need to submit SOCE," Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia said, referring to statement of contributions and expenditures campaign period set to begin on Oct. 19,2023, reminded candidates in barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) to abide by Comelec rules.
Garcia said BSKE candidates are allowed to spend only P5 per registered voter.
Garcia said P5 expenditure per voter is applicable during campaign period from Oct. 19 to 28.
"SOCE covers only campaign period…outside that date, it's not covered by SOCE and can be considered illegal expenditure," he added.
Garcia said candidates should also observe proper size of posters or campaign materials.
He reminded candidates to comply with prohibition against distribution of shirts, ballers, caps or anything of value.
Garcia advised supporters not to wear shirts with pictures of candidates to avoid their disqualification from elections.
Comelec will launch nationwide "Operation Baklas" or removal or unlawful campaign materials from Oct. 20 to 27.
Poll body has filed more than 90 disqualification cases against BSKE candidates for premature campaigning and vote buying.
As these developed, Comelec appealed to police and military as well as its other partner agencies to ensure success of BSKE.
Garcia issued appeal during multisectoral peace assembly for BSKE at Camp Abendan in Zamboanga City, attended by officers of Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine National Police (PNP) as well as by coast guard, firefighters, poll inspectors and other law enforcement agents.
He said no failure of election should be declared in any area in Zamboanga peninsula as well as in entire country because it would show PNP, AFP, coast guard, Bureau of Fire Protection, the Comelec and the Department of Education are not capable of doing their job.
Meanwhile, Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) has reactivated its election hotline for public school teachers who may encounter issues and concerns when fulfilling their duties for BSKE.
ACT chairman Vladimer Quetua said hotline would monitor situation of all teachers serving as board of election inspectors.
Hotline can be accessed through mobile numbers 0920 294 3041 and 0956 913 0778 or by email at act.hotline@gmail.com as well as through ACT's Facebook page.
Hotline will also be tool for teachers in reporting issues regarding compensation and violation of Election Service Reform Act including their rights and safety, Quetua said.
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