MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing a ban on face-to-face campaigning for the May 2022 elections considering the persisting threat of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said Tuesday that there will certainly be “a change in the campaigning landscape” for the upcoming polls.
“Activities, like giving out materials or going out or talking to people face-to-face for campaign purposes — that’s gonna change. Door-to-door campaigns might be prohibited,” he said in an interview with ABS-CBN News Channel.
While it is not yet official if such prohibition will be declared, Jimenez said the Comelec will be coordinating with the In…
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