Following SC order, Comelec suspends ‘Oplan Baklas’ in private areas

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MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections on Wednesday afternoon said the removal of election materials in private areas has been put on stop following the order from the Supreme Court.

In a briefing, Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said that during the en banc meeting of the Commission, “it was agreed that, of course, the Comelec will honor the TRO issued by the SC.”

Prior to the briefing, the SC Public Information Office shared a copy of the TRO it issued, following the petition of supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo to temporarily stop the implementation of parts of Resolution No. 10730. News5 reported that Comelec has received the order before 2:00 p.m.

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