LGUs, police told to enforce COVID-19 protocols during campaign period

First-time voters sit on the curb outside a mall in Manila yesterday as the Commission on Elections resumed voter registration following the weeklong filing of candidacies.

Edd Gumban

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of the Interior and Local Government on Thursday reminded local government units and the Philippine National Police to strictly enforce restrictions on election-related activities needed in their areas.

This comes with the campaign period set to start on February 8 for national candidates and on March 25 for local candidates.

In a statement sent to media, Interiror Secretary Eduardo Año said LGUs and the PNP must ensure minimum public health standards are enforced during in-person "campaigns, rallies, caucuses, meetings and conventions; motorcades and caravans; and miting de advance."

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