Prohibited acts during campaign period for May 2019 elections
Following are the acts prohibited during the campaign period for the May 2019 elections:
JAN. 13 TO JUNE 12
(Election period)
Alteration of territory of a precinct or establishment of a new precinct
Suspension of elective officials and transfer of officers and employees in the civil service
Bearing, carrying or transporting firearms or other deadly weapons in public places
Use of security personnel or bodyguards by candidates, whether such bodyguards are regular members of the military or other law enforcement agencies
Organization or maintenance of reaction and strike forces or other similar forces
FEB. 12 to MAY 12
(Start of campaign period for senators and party-list groups)
Giving donations and gifts in cash or in kind
Appointment or use of special policemen, confidential agents and the like
MARCH 14 TO JUNE 12
Illegal release of prisoners
MARCH 29 TO MAY 11
(Start of campaign period for representative and other elective posts)
Appointment or hiring of new employees; creation or filling up of new positions; promotion or giving of salary increases, remuneration or privilege
Construction of public works, delivery of materials for public works and issuance of treasury warrant or similar devises for a future undertaking chargeable against public funds
Release, disbursement or expenditure of public funds
MAY 12
(Eve of Election Day)
Campaigning
Selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving or taking intoxicating liquor
Giving, accepting, free transportation, food, drinks and things of value
MAY 13
(Election Day)
Campaigning
Selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving or taking intoxicating liquor
Giving, accepting, free transportation, food, drinks and things of value
Soliciting votes or undertaking any propaganda for or against any candidate or any political party within the polling place or within 30 meters
Voting more than once or in substitution of another
Opening of booths or stalls for the sale of merchandise or refreshments within a radius of 30 m from the polling place.
Holding of fairs, cockfights, boxing, horse races or any other similar sports
Compiled by Inquirer Research
Source: Comelec Resolution No. 10429
