Candidates found bullying people based on HIV status, making sexist remarks, or preventing persons with disabilities' access to public accommodations during campaigns will be penalized, the Comelec rules
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Comelec Resolution No. 11116, promulgated on Wednesday, February 19, details the anti-discrimination and fair campaigning guidelines for the upcoming May 12 elections. All forms of bullying against people living with HIV are not allowed, such as name-calling or bullying on social media, for any election-related activity, including but not limited to campaign activities.
It is also prohibited to mock or vilify persons with disabilities, nor deny them use of public accommodations. Various local governments also have their own anti-discrimination ordinances, which carry their own penalties.
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