THE fixed nine-day campaign period for the May 14 synchronized barangay (village) and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK or Youth Council) elections starts today. Campaigning is prohibited on the eve of Election Day, May 13. The election period is set from April 14 to May 21. James Jimenez, spokesman for the Commission on Elections (Comelec), said candidates for the May 14 elections are only allowed to spend P5 per voter during the campaign period. Campaigning is strictly prohibited on the day of the elections because this may affect the decision of the voters.

Source: Manila Times May 03, 2018 16:41 UTC