
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia (left) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes remove illegally placed campaign materials in Manila as part of its 'Oplan Baklas' operations on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for the midterm elections in May. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia (left) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes remove illegally placed campaign materials in Manila as part of its 'Oplan Baklas' operations on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for the midterm elections in May. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia (left) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes remove illegally placed campaign materials in Manila as part of its 'Oplan Baklas' operations on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for the midterm elections in May. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia (left) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes remove illegally placed campaign materials in Manila as part of its 'Oplan Baklas' operations on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for the midterm elections in May. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia (left) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes remove illegally placed campaign materials in Manila as part of its 'Oplan Baklas' operations on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for the midterm elections in May. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia (left) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes remove illegally placed campaign materials in Manila as part of its 'Oplan Baklas' operations on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for the midterm elections in May. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia (left) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes remove illegally placed campaign materials in Manila as part of its 'Oplan Baklas' operations on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for the midterm elections in May. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia (left) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes remove illegally placed campaign materials in Manila as part of its 'Oplan Baklas' operations on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for the midterm elections in May. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia (left) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes remove illegally placed campaign materials in Manila as part of its 'Oplan Baklas' operations on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for the midterm elections in May. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia (left) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes remove illegally placed campaign materials in Manila as part of its 'Oplan Baklas' operations on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for the midterm elections in May. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia (left) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes remove illegally placed campaign materials in Manila as part of its 'Oplan Baklas' operations on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for the midterm elections in May. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia (left) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes remove illegally placed campaign materials in Manila as part of its 'Oplan Baklas' operations on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for the midterm elections in May. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia (left) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes remove illegally placed campaign materials in Manila as part of its 'Oplan Baklas' operations on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for the midterm elections in May. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia (left) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes remove illegally placed campaign materials in Manila as part of its 'Oplan Baklas' operations on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for the midterm elections in May. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia (left) and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Don Artes remove illegally placed campaign materials in Manila as part of its 'Oplan Baklas' operations on March 28, 2025, the start of the 45-day campaign period for the midterm elections in May. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN