Rules on Election Campaign Materials for 2022 Polls

RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9006, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "FAIR ELECTIONS ACT", IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 13, 2022 NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTIONS.:

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CAMPAIGN MATERIALS

8.5 inches x 14 inches (see examples)
Maximum size allowed for pamphlets, leaflets, cards, decals and stickers

2 ft. x 3 ft.(see examples)
Maximum size allowed for posters cloth, paper and cardboard

3 ft. x 8 ft.(see examples)
Maximum size allowed for streamers, which must be displayed  five days before the meeting  or rally date until exactly 24 hours after the activity.

TV, RADIO AND PRINT ADVERTISING

120  minutes
Airtime limit of television ads per station for national candidates.

180 minutes
Airtime limit of radio ads per station for national candidates.

60 minutes
Airtime limit of television ads per station for local candidates.

90 minutes
Airtime limit of radio ads per station for  local candidates.

1/4  of the page
Maximum size of print ads of both national and local candidates in broadsheets.

1/2 page
Maximum size of print ads of both  national and local candidates in tabloids.

3 times a week
Maximum frequency of print ads published per newspaper, magazine or other publication during the campaign period.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADS IN MEDIA

—Any donated advertisements shall be printed, published, aired or exhibited only with the written acceptance by the candidate or political party. The written acceptance shall be attached to the ad contract and submitted to the Commission on Elections.

—Two or more candidates, political parties or party-list organizations may publish coordinated print ads featuring more than one candidate, political party or party-list organization.

—Any election propaganda in print or broadcast media shall bear the words political advertisement paid for, followed by the name of the candidate.

—If the broadcast advertisement is given free of charge by the radio or television station, the media company must be identified.

STRICTLY PROHIBITED

—Displaying election  paraphernalia  in public properties,  such as:
Patrol cars
Ambulances  and other motor vehicles
MRT, LRT and PNR train
Waiting sheds
Sidewalks
Lampposts
Traffic signage
Pedestrian overpasses and underpasses
Bridges and highways Terminals
Schools
Public shrines
Health centers

Prohibited acts during campaign period for May 2022 elections:

Below is the list of prohibitions the Comelec will enforce in relation to the 2019 elections, as stated in Comelec Resolution Number 10695.

May 9, 2021 (Sunday) to August 7, 2022 (Sunday)

• Transfer, promotion, extension, recall or otherwise movement of officer or member of the foreign service corps from the current post or position, (Section 35, of the Overseas Voting Act of 2013).

Election Period - January 9, 2022 (Sunday) to June 08, 2022 (Wednesday)

• Alteration of territory of a precinct or establishment of a new precinct. (Section 5, R.A. 8189)

• Transfer or movement of officers and employees in the civil service (Sec. 261 (h), Omnibus Election Code).
  
  
• Bearing, carrying or transporting firearms or other deadly weapons, unless authorized in writing by the Commission. (Sec. 32, R.A. 7166).
  
  
• Use of security personnel or bodyguards by candidate unless authorized in writing by the Commission. (Section 33, R.A. 7166)

• Organization or maintenance of reaction forces, strike forces or other similar forces. (Section 261 (u), OEC).

• Suspension of elective local officials. (Sec. 261 (x), OEC).

February 8, 2022 (Tuesday) to May 7, 2022 (Saturday)

• Campaigning on April 14, 2022 (Thursday) and April 15, 2022 (Good Friday)

February 8, 2022 (Tuesday) to May 9, 2022 (Monday)

• Giving donations or gift in cash or in kind etc. (Section 104, OEC).

February 8, 2022 (Tuesday) to May 9, 2022 (Monday)

• Appointment or use of special policemen, confidential agents and the like. (Section 261 (m), OEC)

March 10, 2022 (Thursday) to June 8, 2022 (Wednesday)

• Illegal release of prisoners. (Section 261 (n), OEC).

March 25, 2022 (Friday) to May 7, 2022 (Saturday)

• Campaigning on April 14, 2022 (Thursday) and April 15, 2022 (Good Friday)

March 25, 2022 (Friday) to May 8, 2022 (Sunday)

• Appointment or hiring of new employees, creation or filling up of new positions; promotion or giving of salary increases, remuneration or privilege. (Section 261 (g), OEC).

• Construction of public works, delivery of materials for public works and issuance of treasury warrant or similar devices for a future undertaking chargeable against public funds. (Section 261 (w), OEC).

• Release, disbursement or expenditures of public funds. (Section 261 (v), OEC).

April 10, 2022 (Sunday) to May 9, 2022 (Monday)

• Campaigning abroad. (Sec. 22. R.A. 10590) Within Philippine embassies, consulates, and other posts where overseas voters may exercise their right to vote pursuant to the Overseas Absentee Voting System

Eve of Election Day - May 8, 2022 (Sunday)

• Campaigning (Sec. 5, R.A. 7166)

• Selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving, or taking intoxication liquor. (Section 261 (dd), OEC).

• Giving, accepting, free transportation, food or drinks or things of value. (Section 89, OEC.)

Election Day - May 9, 2022 (Monday)

• Campaigning (Sec. 5, R.A. 7166)

• Selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving, or taking intoxication liquor. (Section 261 (dd), OEC.).

• Giving, accepting, free transportation, food or drinks or things of value. (Section 89, OEC.)

• Voting more than once of in substitution of another (Section 261 (z), (2) and (3), OEC.)

• Soliciting votes or undertaking any propaganda for or against candidate or any political party within the polling place of within 30 meters thereof. (Section 261 (cc), OEC)

• Opening of booths or stalls for the sale, etc. of merchandise or refreshments within a radius of thirty (30) meters from the polling place (dd) (2), OEC.) Holding of fairs, cockfights, boxing, horse races or any other similar sports. (Section 261 (dd) (3), OEC.)