List of Prohibited Acts During
the Election Period

Note: Please report to the COMELEC all violations of prohibited acts during the election
period. Phone Numbers are listed at the Chapel Net Main Page.

From January 11, 1998 to June 10, 1998

• Alteration of territory of existing election precincts or establishment of new ones.
• Carrying of firearms or deadly weapons, and the use of uniforms, insignias, etc.
• Transfer of assignment of officers and employees in the civil service including
public school teachers.
• Organization of strike forces or similar groups.
• Use of bodyguards or security personnel by candidates.
• Suspension of elected officials at the provincial, city municipal and Barangay
levels.

From February 10, 1998 to May 11, 1998

• Giving of donations or gifts in cash or in kind, etc.

From March 12, 1998 to June 10, 1998

• Illegal release of prisoners

From March 27, 1998 to May 10, 1998

• Appointment or hiring of new employees.
• Creation or filling of new positions.
• Promotions or giving of salary increases or privileges.
• Release of public funds for public works, social services and development.
• Construction of public works, delivery of materials for public works and
issuances of treasury warrants and similar devices.

From April 9, 1998 to April 10, 1998

• Campaigning

May 10, 1998

• Campaigning
• Serving, selling, buying and taking of intoxicating liquor.
• Giving, accepting free transportation, food, drinks or other things of value.

May 11, 1998

• Campaigning
• Serving, selling, buying and taking of intoxicating liquor.
• Giving or receiving free transportation, food, drinks or other things of value.
• Voting more than once or in substitution of another.
• Holding of fairs, cockfights, boxing, horse racing or similar sports.
• Opening of kiosks or small stores of wares or drinks within thirty-meter radius
from the polling place