Joshua Villaabrille 

Undersecretary of the Presidential Communications Office Atty. Claire Castro urged the candidates to abide by the law in campaigning with full implementation of the Penera doctrine this campaign period.

Photo Courtesy of Philippine News Agency.

“Huwag lumabag sa batas, kasi kayo po yung magsisilbing leader so dapat kayo po ang manguna na sumusunod sa batas,” she reminded in a press briefing at Malacañang Palace on March 28.

Despite acknowledging their inability to dictate how the candidates will do their campaign, Castro also encouraged the electoral aspirants to take care of their own and constituents’ health as the heat index continues to rise all over the country.

“Pinapaalala ng Department of Health (DOH) na mag-ingat, uminom palagi, at pumunta sa malililim na lugar,” Castro added.

She also nudged the Philippine National Police to stay apolitical during the campaign season and to avoid involvement with any campaigning activities.

“Huwag magpapagamit sa politiko, huwag magpapagamit sa damdamin, tandaan nila na ang kanilang trabaho ay manatiling loyal sa bansa, loyal sa konstitusiyon,” she emphasized.

The campaign period for the midterm elections has already kicked off on March 28 and is set to end on May 10, 2025 just two days before the 2025 midterm elections.
 
This midterm elections will elect over 18,000 officials both in the national and local levels with 12 senators, 254 district representatives,  63 party-list representatives, and 17,942 governors, provincial board members, mayors and councilors.