MANILA, Philippines — Public utility vehicles (PUVs) displaying campaign materials like posters can be held liable for violating conditions set in their franchises, according to Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner Rowena Guanzon. For LTFRB chairman Martin Delgra, there is no problem with PUVs displaying campaign posters, as long as they comply with the standards set by the Comelec. Delgra said compliant campaign posters or any election material are allowed in all PUVS under Memorandum Circular 2015-029. The prohibition against displaying campaign materials was lifted under the MC issued in 2015, following the Supreme Court decision that declared null and void a Comelec resolution banning propaganda materials in PUVs. The SC ruled in favor of partylist 1-United Transport Koalisyon (1-Utak), which questioned sections of a Comelec resolution prohibiting privately owned PUVs and terminals from posting campaign materials.

Source: Philippine Star February 15, 2019 16:01 UTC