Danao reminds public to follow poll rules, observe liquor ban
PHILIPPINE National Police Officer-in-Charge (PNP-OIC) Lieutenant General Vicente D. Danao Jr. on Saturday reminded the public to strictly comply with all prohibited acts under the Omnibus Election Code, including the liquor ban, which will be strictly implemented by the police force prior to Monday’s national and local elections.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has released Resolution No. 10746 imposing the prohibition on selling, furnishing, offering, buying, serving, or taking intoxicating liquor during the identified period.
“Anyone found violating any of the provisions may face the penalty of imprisonment of not less than one year but not more than six years without probation,” Gen. Danao, also the Security Task Force Commander of the National Task Force-National and Local Elections 2022.
The PNP-OIC asked the public to maintain their discipline and strictly comply with all Comelec rules to avoid apprehension and possible commotion or heated altercation during these crucial days.
“This will also serve as a reminder to the establishment owners to avoid displaying alcoholic beverages in their stores to prevent their customers from being tempted to drink in public,” he said.
“We just want to maintain our peace and order in every community. Let us exercise the freedom of expression and right to suffrage in a calm and sacred manner,” Danao said.
‘No more Campaigning’
A day before the national and local elections, Danao also said they will strictly enforce the prohibition on all forms of campaigning in support of the Comelec.
“No candidate or supporter is allowed to conduct campaign activities anymore. Anyone who breaks this rule will face an election offense,” he said.
Even during the election day on May 9, prohibition on campaign activities and distribution of campaign paraphernalia will likewise be in effect, especially inside the voting centers.
“The PNP will be watchful regarding these prohibitions and will be alert for citizens’ possible reports. Further, PNP personnel will not be allowed to get inside the polling places on election day except in emergency cases when the Electoral Board will seek their assistance,” he said.
