MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said campaign-trail clichs like kissing babies and shaking hands will not be allowed during the election season as COVID-19 is still a concern.
During a forum of the House Committee on People’s Participation, Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez explained that although mass gatherings cannot be banned “outright,” many restrictions will be imposed in light of the current pandemic.
“Obviously, mass gatherings cannot be banned outright. However, we can restrict them, and restrict them we will,” he said during the forum.
Jimenez said, ” distributing food and “public displays of affection” like shaking hands a…
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