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Isko urges Comelec to rethink 'no selfie' policy during 2022 campaign

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Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="Presidential aspirant Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso addresses the crowd during a “town hall meeting” with multi-sectoral groups at a covered court in Rodriguez, Rizal on February 9, 2022. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/news/02/09/20220209-election-campaign-isko-moreno-gc-vu2a8295.jpg"/><figcaption>Presidential aspirant Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso addresses the crowd during a “town hall meeting” with multi-sectoral groups at a covered court in Rodriguez, Rizal on February 9, 2022. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</figcaption></figure></div><p><br/>RODRIGUEZ, Rizal - Aksyon Demokratiko presidential bet Isko Moreno Domagoso on Wednesday urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to reconsider its rule banning candidates from taking pictures with the public during campaign activities.</p><p>While he understands that the Comelec is trying to avoid the potential spread of COVID-19, it is hard to control the public especially when they are excited to see some candidates, said Domagoso, who is known for easily obliging to request for pictures with him during sorties.</p><p>&quot;Kung kaligayahan &#x27;yun ng ibang tao, tingin ko, mag-isip pa tayo ng ibang rule na tingin ko mas sensible,&quot; he told reporters on the sidelines of a campaign event here.</p><p>&quot;Siguro pag-aralan nila yung mga alituntunin... &#x27;Yung iba, baka hindi na akma sa sitwasyon,&quot; he said.</p><p>Domagoso, who held his proclamation rally Tuesday in an open-air venue beside the Manila City Hall, said his team has been trying to follow all health protocols to curb the spread of COVID-19, but found it challenging to &quot;stop peoples&#x27; burst of emotions.&quot;</p><p>Aksyon Demokratiko vice presidential candidate Willie Ong - a cardiologist by profession - backed his running mate&#x27;s plea, saying the risk of spreading the virus is low provided that the event is held outdoors and participants wear face masks.</p><p>&quot;Basta open air yung lugar, mababa. Kahit sa caravan, mababa talaga yung risk. Pero kapag sa closed space, doon talaga,&quot; Ong said.</p><p>&quot;Nagiisip nga kami na bumili nung mask na may plastic para kahit papaano makasunod kami at makilala pa din kami ng tao,&quot; he said.</p><p>Domagoso earlier said that his team would halt their campaign activities should the Philippines see another surge in COVID-19 cases.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/09/22/isko-camp-despite-best-effort-hard-to-stop-crowding">Isko camp: Hard to stop crowding, hope Comelec relaxes COVID protocols</a></li></ul><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1844287" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><div> </div>

Aksyon Demokratiko presidential bet Isko Moreno Domagoso urged the Comelec to reconsider its 'no selfie' rule on candidates during campaign events.

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Isko urges Comelec to rethink 'no selfie' policy during 2022 campaign

Katrina Domingo,

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Published Feb 09, 2022 05:55 PM PHT

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