MANILA, Philippines — The possible ban on face-to-face campaigning fo the 2022 election would be “too restrictive,” according to Senator Francis Pangilinan, who suggested that candidates instead be disqualified if health protocols are violated during their campaign sorties.
“I think that’s too restrictive. Perhaps theycan prohibit itong large gatherings….Hindi naman ‘di mo pupwedeng harapin yung taumbayan sa kampanya. Paano mo ipapaliwanag [yung plataporma mo]?” Pangilinan told reporters in an online media forum.
(I think that’s too restrictive. Perhaps they can prohibit large gatherings…But candidates should not be prevented from facing th…
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