Election campaign activities that involve physical or personal interaction, such as in-person campaigns, rallies, caucuses, meetings and conventions, motorcades and caravans, and mitings de avance are covered by Resolution No. 10732.
The Commission on Elections on Tuesday, Feb. 15, said violations of the physical campaign guidelines are being strictly monitored by the respective campaign committees in every locality, under the guidance of the National Comelec Campaign Committee headed by Commissioner Rey Bulay, and with the cooperation of the Department of Health .
All persons participating in such activities in any capacity are required to wear full-coverage face shields, together with face masks, whether ear loop masks, indigenous reusable masks, do-it-yourself masks, or other facial protective equipment.The Comelec said violations of the guidelines are classified either as an election offense, or as a violation of the minimum public health standards .
An election offense is punishable with imprisonment of not less than one year but not more than six years without probation, while a violation of MPHS will be penalized with a fine of not less than P20,000 but not more than P50,000 or imprisonment of not less than one month but not more than six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.
The poll body then reminded bets that they are responsible for the “safety of their staff and supporters and that the guidelines on physical campaigning are strictly followed that is their lookout.” “It has been brought to our attention that several campaign sorties conducted since the campaign period started have not been compliant with the mandatory face mask and face shield policy, as well as the strict physical distancing requirements,” Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said in a statement.
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