God gives us courage to challenge our giants.

To prevent or discourage politicians and candidates from attending aid distribution activities in violation of election rules, representatives from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) would be allowed to witness such events and take action against violators.

We have some of the most bizarre election practices in the world.

By showing up or displaying campaign materials in areas where government aid is being distributed, candidates can get disqualified and the social workers or officials who allowed them in may be slapped with administrative charges, Commission on ElectionsGeorge Chairman George Garcia said yesterday.

The Manila Police District filed illegal assembly charges against opposition leaders, charging 13 activists — among them legislators and senatorial candidates — for holding a Bonifacio Day protest in 2024.

Here in the Philippines, the vetting of candidates who are running for public office is initially being done for us voters by the Commission on Elections.