SC issues temporary halt order vs Comelec's 'Oplan Baklas'

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In this Feb. 16, 2022 photo, the Commission on Elections led the regionwide Operation Baklas in the National Capital Region (NCR) to tear down and remove unlawful election materials.

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MANILA, Philippines (Updated 4:47 p.m.) — The Supreme Court has temporarily stopped the implementation of the Commission on Elections “Oplan Baklas,” pending the resolution of the petition filed by supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo.

 

The SC Public Information Office on Tuesday said the Court en banc issued a temporary restraining order against the Comelec and Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez in connection with Oplan Baklas.

 

The high court also ordered the poll body to answer the petition within 10 days from receipt of SC resolution.

 

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