SC says Comelec can’t remove posters on private property, vindicating Robredo supporters

MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections cannot dismantle posters installed on private property, the Supreme Court said, resolving a major 2022 election issue that once angered supporters of former vice president and defeated presidential candidate Leni Robredo.

“The Court held that ‘the Comelec’s implementation of ‘Oplan Baklas’ as against St. Anthony et al. is unconstitutional as it exceeded the bounds of permissible regulation under Republic Act No. 9006 and Comelec Resolution No. 10730,” a press release from the Supreme Court Public Information Office read.For the 2022 elections, the poll body released Comelec Resolution No. 10730, the implementing rules and regulations of RA 9006 in connection with that year’s vote.

“The Court held that RA 9006 only permits the COMELEC to regulate the election propaganda owned by candidates and political parties. It does not allow the COMELEC to regulate the political speech of private persons on private property,” the Supreme Court said.

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