BAGUIO CITY – City officials recently urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Baguio City to strictly enforce the observance of the pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) 9006 or the Fair Elections Act by all political candidates in the city.
Under Resolution No. 664, series of 2024, local legislators stated that in the previous elections, there were numerous instances where some candidates were accused of early campaigning and violations during the campaign period itself, thus, there is a need to avoid these recurring instances of violations and ensure a safe and peaceful May 12, 2025 mid-term elections through the full cooperation of the candidates abiding with the provisions and mandates of RA 9006 or the Fair Elections Law.
During the Senior Citizens Official For A Day (SCOFAD) session held on October 14, 2024, the SCOFAD Council adopted the proposal of SCOFAD Councilor Atancio T. Padawil that urged the Comelec Baguio to strictly enforce the observance the Fair Elections Act by all political candidates in the city.
Earlier, aspirants filed their respective certificates of candidacy (COCs) for their desired elected positions in the city for the upcoming May 12, 2024 mid-term elections during the week-long period from October 1-8, 2024.
Further, the Comelec already started the necessary preparations for the upcoming political exercise with the finalization of the list of candidates in preparation for the scheduled printing of the official ballots within the year to ensure their availability by the time of the scheduled elections.
Last Monday, December 2, the Comelec launched the nationwide roadshow on the use of the new automated counting machines (SCMS) to ensure that voters are fully aware of what to do during the conduct of the political exercise to ensure that their votes for their chosen candidates will be counted.
Copies of the approved resolution will be transmitted to the Comelec Baguio field office for information, guidance, ready reference and further needed action. By Dexter A. See
