Duterte urges Comelec to allow limited assemblies during campaign periodPresident Rodrigo Duterte speaks to the media after Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go filed his certificate of candidacy to join the vice presidential race in Pasay City, metro Manila on October 2, 2021. MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has urged the Commission on Elections to allow limited assemblies during the campaign period, saying not all candidates can afford to buy airtime for television commercials. "That's the problem of Comelec - whether they will allow us to assemble because you cannot campaign by just shouting at one corner. Officials have vowed to ramp up the COVID-19 vaccination program to ensure a better Christmas and a safe election period. Vaccine czar Carlito Galvez Jr. has said the inoculation of the country's eligible population should be completed by February, the start of the campaign period for national posts.

Source: Philippine Star November 10, 2021 16:54 UTC