The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reminded candidates in the May 9 national and local polls as well as their supporters that campaigning is prohibited on April 14 (Maundy Thursday) and April 15 (Good Friday).
Comelec Commissioner George Garcia urged aspirants and their supporters to take a two-day break from campaigning. He also asked them to reflect and observe the solemnity of the occasion.
“The Holy Week is a time of reflection, a moment of high spirituality. Other than being prohibited, campaigning will leave a bad taste in our electorate,” the poll body official said.
“Let’s pause for a while and in solemnity, cherish that which unites us and forget that which divides,” Garcia added.
At the same time, the Comelec official warned them of the consequences if they go out on the said days to campaign.
“What awaits them, more importantly, is disqualification and imprisonment,” he said.
Comelec Resolution No. 10695 prohibits the campaigning during Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Campaign activities will resume on Saturday (April 16).
