Comelec to bets: Mind village, SK poll guidelines

By Charlie Señase Inquirer Mindanao Bureau COTABATO CITY--Acting Commission on Elections (Comelec) chairman Resurreccion Borra has reminded provincial, city, and town poll officials to disseminate resolutions pertaining to the October 29 barangay (village) and youth polls. "It is imperative that candidates in the Barangay and the Sangguniang Kabataan elections and the public in general are aware of the Comelec guidelines," said city election registrar Arlan Mangelen in paraphrasing Borra's latest directive. Significantly raised was Comelec Resolution 8230 which pertains to the use of campaign and other propaganda materials of which a candidate is only allowed to spend P3 per voter. Mangelen said poster sizes should not exceed two feet by three feet and must only be displayed within the designated common poster areas. The Comelec official also reminded candidates of the October 18 deadline for the filing of their certificates of candidacy. While the liquor and gun bans are being enforced until November 13, the Comelec has set the campaign period from October 19 to 27.