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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 Sur , Rafael Olano , Commission On Elections Comelec , Legazpi City The Commission On Elections Comelec In Bicol Thursday Reminded Candidates To File First With Their Officea Written Application , Hether Onsite Or Online , Efore Conducting Face To F2f Or In Person Campaign Activities Avoid Committing Poll Offenses Lawyer Rafael Olano , Omelec Bicol Regional Director , Ssued The Reminder As Campaign Period For Those Seeking National Elective Positions Officially Starts On February 8 Ina Radio Interview , E Said Making Phone Calls Or Quot Texting Is Not Considered An Official Means Of Asking Permission For In Person Campaigning Fact , Ur 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 Links , Uot Olano Said Existing Resolutions Require Comelec To Issue The Permit Conduct In Person Campaign Within 48 Hour Period From Submission Of Application , E 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 Indicate , Enue 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 Newspapers , Uot Olano Said In Its Resolution No 10732 , He Comelec Said All Candidates Are No Longer Allowed To Havea Close Encounter With Their Supporters And The Public During Conventions , Eetings And Rallies Asa Protective Measure Against Coronavirus Disease Covid 19 Quot Handshakes , Oing Arm In , R Any Action That Involves Physical Contact Among The Candidate , Their Companions , Nd The Public , Uot Is Not Allowed , He Poll Body Said Also Prohibited Are Taking Photos With The Candidates As Well Giving Out Food And Drinks , Mong Others Olano Said Several National Candidates Are Anticipated To Campaign In Bicol As The Region Hasa Big Number Of Registered Voters Estimated At 3 9 Million Pna ,