Thursday, February 12, 2004 (Philippines)

CAN COMELEC ENFORCE the rules against illegal election propaganda? The local poll body will try, starting today.(SUN.STAR FILE) STARTING today, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will tear down campaign materials posted outside designated areas, amid complaints that it is too lax in enforcing campaign rules. Mayor Tomas Osmeña will hire additional personnel for Comelec to tear down illegal campaign posters, although he admitted it’s a rule that’s hard to enforce. [full story]

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