Manila, Oct. 29 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reminded the people of Batanes that election and campaign periods in connection with the Nov. 28 special poll will start on Thursday.

In a social media post, the poll body said the election period is set from Oct. 29 to Dec. 13 while the campaign period will be from Oct. 29 to Nov. 26.

During the election period, prohibited acts include the bearing, carrying or transporting firearms or other deadly weapons in public places; use of security personnel or bodyguards by candidates; alteration of territory of a precinct or establishment of a new precinct; raising of funds thru dances, lotteries, cockfights, etc.; vote-buying and vote-selling; and wagering upon result of election.

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