00:00The campaign period for candidates running for Senator and Partylist in the 2025 midterm elections officially begins tomorrow
00:08However, Representative Wilbert Lee of Agri Partylist withdrew his candidacy for Senator today citing personal reasons
00:15Despite his withdrawal, the Commission on Elections or Comelec
00:18clarified it would have no impact on their preparations and Lee's votes, if received, would be considered stray votes
00:25Meanwhile, the Comelec reminded the candidates to follow rules on poster size and locations, ensure materials are
00:31environmentally friendly, and remove illegal posters to avoid disqualifications or penalties
