The Supreme Court en banc said the removal of campaign materials within private properties is unconstitutional.
The court granted the petition for certiorari, prohibition and mandamus filed by St. Anthony College of Roxas City, Inc. against the Commission on Elections after their tarpaulins, posters, murals and other materials expressing support for former Vice President Leni Robredo were confiscated and destroyed.
The Supreme Court said the law only permits Comelec to regulate election propaganda but it does not allow the poll body to regulate the political speech of private persons on private property. The high court said it has always protected political speech as one of the most important expressions guaranteed by the constitution.
“The best intentions cannot justify impermissible infringements on constitutional rights,” the court said.
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