Manila, March 26 -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Cordillera region on Wednesday urged government workers to stay neutral in the May 12 polls to avoid being administratively charged for electioneering.

"Let us not forget the reason bakit nandito tayo (why we are here) and that is because we want to pursue a noble cause and that is public service," lawyer Julius Torres, Comelec-Cordillera director, said in his message during a program that followed the Unity Walk organized by Comelec-Baguio for the candidates and various government offices.

"As the campaign period for the local candidates draws near, let us remember pieces of advice. For us government workers, let us remain neutral and steadfast in our efforts for a clean,...