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LEGAZPI CITY - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Bicol on Thursday reminded candidates to file first with their office a written application, whether onsite or online, before conducting face-to-face (F2F) or in-person campaign activities to avoid committing poll offenses. Lawyer Rafael Olano, Comelec-Bicol regional director, issued the reminder as the campaign period for those seeking national elective positions officially starts on February 8. In a radio interview, he said making phone calls or "texting" is not considered an official means of asking permission for in-person campaigning. "In fact, our office has been receiving already several phone calls to ask permission for in-person campaigns. But we immediately tell them that they have to file their written application by personally appearing at our office or through online links," Olano said. Existing resolutions require Comelec to issue the permit to conduct in-person campaign within the 48-hour period

Camarines surRafael olanoCommission on elections comelecLegazpi city the commission on elections comelec in bicol thursday reminded candidates to file first with their officea written applicationHether onsite or onlineEfore conducting face to f2f or in person campaign activities avoid committing poll offenses lawyer rafael olanoOmelec bicol regional directorSsued the reminder as campaign period for those seeking national elective positions officially starts on february 8 ina radio interviewE said making phone calls or quot texting is not considered an official means of asking permission for in person campaigning factUr office has been receiving already several phone calls to ask permission for in person campaigns but we immediately tell them that they have file their written application by personally appearing at our or through online linksUot olano said existing resolutions require comelec to issue the permit conduct in person campaign within 48 hour period from submission of applicationE added olano said the lead time is being used by poll body to see it that opposing candidates would not hold their campaigns at same or in venue he this also reason they are requiring those who seek person campaign permission indicateEnue and number of participants including the staff quot we believe that at this point candidates are already aware what is allowed banned during conduct in person campaigns because these published national newspapersUot olano said in its resolution no 10732He comelec said all candidates are no longer allowed to havea close encounter with their supporters and the public during conventionsEetings and rallies asa protective measure against coronavirus disease covid 19 quot handshakes