Palace to local candidates: Do not violate the law

At the start of the local campaign period, Malacañang reminded candidates to follow the law.

''Ang paalala lang po natin sa lahat ng mga kakandidato, huwag lumabag sa batas. Unang-una, kasi kayo po iyong magsisilbing leader eh, so dapat kayo po iyong manguna na sumusunod sa batas, so iyon lang po iyong paalala natin,'' Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro said at a briefing Friday.

(Our reminder to our candidates is to not violate the law. First, you will serve as leaders so you should be at the forefront of following the law. That's our reminder.)

Castro also reminded security forces to remain apolitical this election season.

''Huwag magpagamit sa politiko, huwag magpagamit sa damdamin. Alam nila, tandaan nila na ang kanilang trabaho ay manatiling loyal sa bansa, loyal sa Konstitusyon, iyon lang po,'' Castro said.

(Do not allow yourselves to be used by politicians. Do not let your feelings overpower you. Your job is to remain loyal to the country and the Constitution.)

At the onset of the local campaign, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) conducted "Oplan Baklas" or the removal of illegal campaign materials.

Comelec chairperson George Garcia said authorities monitored many campaign materials violating the guidelines.

He reminded candidates to have the initiative in removing illegal campaign materials so the poll body and other concerned agencies can focus on other tasks. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News

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