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Devotees visit the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo, Manila on Holy Monday, April 14, 2025, in observance of Holy Week. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/174486414160020250414-holy-week-quaipo-church-JC6740.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Devotees visit the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo, Manila on Holy Monday, April 14, 2025, in observance of Holy Week. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The Philippine National Police urged the public to report candidates and their supporters who would flout the Commission on Elections’ ban on campaigning this Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.  </p><p>Under a Comelec resolution, campaigning and partisan political activities on both days are considered an election offense.  </p><p>“The public is encouraged to report violations to the nearest police station or reach out through the PNP’s social media channels and hotlines,” it said.</p><p>The PNP added that it was working closely with Comelec and would deploy teams on the ground to monitor compliance to campaign guidelines.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/4/15/metro-cops-on-24-7-security-coverage-on-holy-week-1758">Metro cops on 24/7 security coverage on Holy Week</a></div><p>“As protectors of peace and order, the PNP is here to make sure Holy Week is observed properly and that election activities stay within the bounds of the law,” PNP Chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/4/17/108-fugitives-arrested-three-days-before-holy-week-break-ncrpo-1047">NCRPO: 108 fugitives arrested before Holy Week break</a></div><p>“Campaigning on these sacred days is not just illegal—it’s a disrespect to our values and traditions. Let’s all do our part for a better Philippines by following the law and showing respect,” he added. </p><div><br style="caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"/></div><div><strong>RELATED STORIES:</strong><br/><strong></strong><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/4/15/exclusive-these-kapamilya-celebs-are-taking-holy-week-to-rest-and-reflect-0935">EXCLUSIVE: These Kapamilya celebs are taking Holy Week to rest and reflect</a><br/><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/2025/4/17/list-camanava-churches-to-check-out-for-visita-iglesia-1200">LIST: CAMANAVA churches to check out for Visita Iglesia</a> <br/><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/4/17/-danger-heat-index-alert-up-in-10-areas-on-maundy-thursday-0800">‘Danger’ heat index alert up in 10 areas on Maundy Thursday</a></div>

<p>The Philippine National Police urged the public to report candidates and their supporters who would flout the Commission on Elections’ ban on campaigning this Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.</p>

The Philippine National Police urged the public to report candidates and their supporters who would flout the Commission on Elections’ ban on campaigning this Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

PNP urges public: Report candidates campaigning on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday

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PNP urges public: Report candidates campaigning on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday

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Published April 17, 2025 12:37 PM PHT

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