Campaign season's in, but COVID-19's not out

Category levels to be hoisted in different areas

Crowds wearing oversized shirts of color bearing the names of their pet candidates, would brave densely-packed venues, plazas and streets just to express their undying support or get a glimpse of their so called idols in politics. No election campaign activity can be conducted according to the resolution, without first obtaining prior approval from the corresponding Comelec Campaign Committee . Applications for the conduct of election campaign activities shall be filed at least 72 hours prior to the intended schedule, according to the resolution.

The candidate or his/her duly authorized representative; and the duly authorized representative of the accredited political party, party-list, or coalition may apply for the permit.There are five category levels that will be followed depending on the alert level classification of a certain area. Category Level 1 – Allowed up to 70% of the operational capacity of the venue, whether indoor or outdoor

Under the resolution, it states that the M/CCCC may, at their own initiative, by unanimous vote, raise the category level of its area of jurisdiction but in no case may it reclassify the category level to one lower than that imposed by the National Comelec Campaign Committee . Crowding, or allowing there to be, crowds that violate MPHS around the candidate and his or her companions;

Taki selfie photographs and other similar activities that require close proximity between the candidate and their companions, and the public; andA new platform for campaigning introduced by Comelec that candidates may use are e-rallies. The concept of the e-rally is mentioned under Resolution No. 10730 or the Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act 9006 or the “Fair Elections Act”.“During each livestream, the candidate will be allowed to see live comments to his livestream.

Also, within 72 hours after every activity, the candidate or his/her duly authorized representative shall submit to the CCC concerned an Affidavit of Compliance.Under Section 27 of the resolution, Comelec stated htat committing an act constituting a violation of Sections 87, 88 and 89 of the Batas Pambansa Blg. 881 or the Omnibus Election Code , shall be prosecuted under Section 262 of the OEC.

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