Manila, Feb. 11 -- LEGAZPI CITY - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Albay is encouraging candidates for the national and local elections to utilize eco-friendly and recyclable campaign materials to help preserve natural resources.

In an interview, Comelec-Albay election supervisor Ma. Aurea Bo-Bunao said the commission prohibits the use of single-use plastics, which are considered illegal campaign paraphernalia.

"We hope that our candidates will join us in protecting the environment by using sustainable and environmentally friendly materials for their campaign posters," she said.

"Climate change is a real issue that affects our environment, and we are asking our candidates to cooperate with this initiative."

Bo-Bunao reminded c...