The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has asked the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to go a little easy in implementing the ban on campaign motorcades along 22 major roads in the metropolis.
Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes said the MMDA can prevent motorcades from entering the said roads, but should not be arresting anyone. He stressed that when it comes to violations, it is the Comelec that has the authority to penalize political candidates.
According to the Philippine Star, the Comelec had banned motorcades and political rallies along 22 major thoroughfares upon the request of the MMDA.
These are: EDSA; C-5; Quezon Avenue; Marcos Highway; Commonwealth Avenue; Espana Boulevard; E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue; Ramon Magsaysay Avenue; President Quirino Avenue; Aurora Boulevard; Ortigas Avenue; Shaw Boulevard; MIA Road; Domestic Road; Andrews Avenue; Osmeña Highway; Taft Avenue; Roxas Boulevard; Araneta Avenue; A.H. Lacson Street; Rizal Avenue; and A. Bonifacio Avenue.
