DOH vows to comply with poll rules after Bong Go posters takedown call: Comelec

ABS-CBN News

MANILA - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Wednesday the Department of Health (DOH) has assured compliance with election rules after the removal of posters of Malasakit Centers showing the photo of Senate aspirant Christopher &quot;Bong&quot; Go.The poll body said Health Secretary Francisco Duque III has issued a memorandum to all DOH officials and employees reiterating the department&#x27;s policy against campaign materials in public health centers, hospitals, and other buildings.&quot;Secretary Duque has assured the Comelec that all officials and employees will comply with all relevant Comelec Rules and Regulations in relation to the May 13, 2019 National and Local Elections,&quot; Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said in a statement. The development came after the Comelec requested the DOH last week to remove posters of Malasakit Centers in public buildings bearing the face of Go, an administration candidate. <ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/25/19/comelec-wants-bong-go-posters-removed-from-malasakit-centers">Comelec wants Bong Go posters removed from Malasakit Centers</a></li></ul>The Malasakit Center is dubbed as a one-stop shop for indigents needing medical and financial assistance from the government. President Rodrigo Duterte has credited Go for conceptualizing the center.Go, who has been accused of using government funds for his senatorial bid, earlier said he has told his supporters not to post such posters. &quot;Paulit-ulit ko na po sinabi, tanggalin niyo na po mukha at pangalan ko sa posters at tarps. Huwag niyo na po ikabit iyan. Itulong niyo na lang sa mga nangangailangan,” he said last week.(I’ve repeatedly said this: Remove my name and face in the posters and tarpaulins. Don’t put them up. Just use the money to help those who are in need.)

The development came after the Comelec requested the DOH last week to remove posters of Malasakit Centers in public buildings emblazoned with the face of Go.

The development came after the Comelec requested the DOH last week to remove posters of Malasakit Centers in public buildings emblazoned with the face of Go.

DOH vows to comply with poll rules after Bong Go posters takedown call: Comelec | ABS-CBN

Halalan 2025

Entertainment

News

Metro.Style

Lifestyle

Sports

More

Traffic

Horoscope

News

DOH vows to comply with poll rules after Bong Go posters takedown call: Comelec

DOH vows to comply with poll rules after Bong Go posters takedown call: Comelec

ABS-CBN News

Published Mar 27, 2019 12:53 PM PHT

|

Updated Mar 27, 2019 01:36 PM PHT

Read More:

Halalan 2019

2019 elections

campaign

midterm elections

Comelec

Commission on Elections

Bong Go

Malasakit Center

DOH

Department of Health

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.