Lacson questions Comelec policy requiring permits for each campaign activity

Sen. Panfilo Lacson visits Imus Cathedral prior to the kick off of his presidential campaign.

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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson, a candidate for president, on Thursday questioned the election campaign permit system of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), saying it was impractical and an added burden to candidates.

He was referring to the Comelec's Resolution No. 10732 which requires groups to secure permits for every election campaign activity at least 72 hours in advance.

"You need to get permission for each and every activity. I think that's impractical. If the activities are similar, then they should just lump them as one. Comelec requires you to get their permission whether the activity is regional, national or local. Isn't that impractical?" Lacson told reporters in Filipino during a press conference on Thursday.

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