Comelec chief on poll ads on PUVs

“…As the campaign mode formally starts, we appeal to all the drivers of taxis, jeepneys and buses to please remove from their vehicles all the propaganda materials of candidates running for national positions. Government franchise prohibits the use of public utility vehicles as campaign props for candidates…”—Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes on the morning program “Banner Story” as he explains that the certificate of conveyance and Omnibus Election Code ban the use of public utility vehicles for political purposes.