Election Campaign Rules for 2022

RULES AND REGULATIONS IMPLEMENTING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9006, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "FAIR ELECTIONS ACT", IN CONNECTION WITH THE MAY 13, 2019 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 2019 elections:

Below is the list of prohibitions the Comelec will enforce in relation to the 2019 elections, as stated in Comelec Resolution Number 10429.

Election period – January 13 to June 12, 2019

• Alteration of territory of a precinct or the establishment of a new precinct
• Transfer or movement of officers and employees in the civil service
• Gun ban, or the bearing of firearms or other deadly weapons, unless authorized by the Comelec
• Use of security personnel/bodyguards by candidates, unless authorized by the Comelec
• Organization of reaction forces, strike forces, etc.
• Suspension of elective local officials

Campaign period – February 12 to May 11, 2019

• Campaigning on Maundy Thursday (April 18) and Good Friday (April 19)

The campaign period for national candidates begins on February 12, while the campaign period for local bets begins on March 29.

Campaign period to Election Day – February 12 to May 13, 2019

• Giving donations/gifts in cash or in kind by candidates, treasurers of parties, or their agents for any structure for public use or for the use of any religious or civic organization
• Appointment or use of special policemen, confidential agents, etc

Eve of election to Election Day – May 12 and 13, 2019

• Campaigning
• Liquor ban, or the selling, buying, or taking of liquor
• Giving or accepting free transportation, food or drinks, or things of value