MANILA, Aug. 27 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has urged all candidates and political parties to strictly follow the rules and regulations for the 45-day campaign period for the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE), which is set to start on Thursday.

Comelec Chairperson George Garcia reminded them not to engage in prohibited acts during the period.

"Whatever rules were implemented in the May 2025 polls, they will also be implemented starting tomorrow, especially for candidates and political parties," he said in an interview Wednesday.

"Starting midnight (Thursday), we will fully implement all election laws, especially for candidates and political parties. I hope the campaigning will go smoothly so we can prove that we can...