The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reminded aspirants in the March 14, 2026 special elections in Antipolo City’s second district that campaigning may only begin on February 12.
Comelec chair George Erwin Garcia warned that any political activity before the official campaign period would constitute premature campaigning and could lead to disqualification and criminal liability.
Garcia said the special polls will use a manual election system, under which individuals are considered official candidates upon filing their certificates of candidacy (COCs).
He stressed that activities such as house-to-house visits, distribution of goods, sponsored meals, and posting of campaign materials are prohibited until February 12.
The special election was called following the death of Rep. Romeo Acop in December 2025, with the campaign period running from February 12 to March 12 and the election period until March 29.
