15/07/2026
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Campaign activities shall be conducted only within the Campaign Period prescribed in the approved Election Calendar.
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Authorized Campaign Activities.
Candidates and recognized political parties may engage in lawful campaign activities, including but not limited to:
a. presentation of platforms and programs;
b. distribution of campaign materials authorized under this Code;
c. participation in candidate forums, debates, and similar activities organized or authorized by the Commission;
d. classroom or organizational visits, subject to prior approval of the concerned authority and without disrupting academic activities;
e. online and social media campaigning; and
f. other campaign activities authorized by the Commission.
Campaign Ethics.
All campaign activities shall uphold honesty, respect, fairness, inclusivity, and responsible leadership.
Candidates and political parties shall promote issue-based campaigning and shall refrain from personal attacks, discrimination, harassment, intimidation, misinformation, or any conduct inconsistent with the values of the University.
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Authorized Campaign Materials.
The Commission shall prescribe, through Resolution, the specifications, quantity, size, format, and designated areas for the posting or distribution of campaign materials.
Publishing or distributing campaign literature or materials designed to support or oppose the election of any candidate.
-Posting of stickers, giving pamphlets and leaflets, and other printed materials influencing students to vote within or outside the university
-Pamphlets, leaflets, cards, decals, stickers, or other written or printed materials of a size not more than 8.5 inches in width and 14 inches in length.
-Campaign posters with a maximum size of 23 inches in width and 30 inches in length on the standard cartolina.
-Posting or attaching campaign materials to the trees inside the university premises is strongly prohibited
-Candidates can attach campaign materials on vehicles with permission and consent from the driver, owner, or operator
-Eco-friendly and biodegradable campaign materials are highly encouraged.
Removal of Campaign Materials.
All candidates and political parties shall remove their campaign materials within the period prescribed by the Commission after the conclusion of the elections.
Failure to comply may constitute an election offense or administrative violation as may be provided in this Code or other applicable University regulations.
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Online Campaigning.
Candidates and political parties may utilize social media platforms, electronic communication, and other digital means to disseminate lawful campaign materials during the Campaign Period.
Responsible Digital Conduct.
Online campaigning shall observe the principles of truthfulness, respect, and responsible digital citizenship.
The following shall be prohibited:
a. dissemination of false or misleading information;
b. creation or use of dummy or fictitious accounts for campaign purposes;
c. unauthorized use of another person's identity, photographs, or likeness;
d. cyberbullying, harassment, or intimidation;
e. unauthorized access to electronic accounts or digital resources; and
f. other acts prohibited by law, University policy, or this Code.
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Official Candidate Activities.
The Commission may organize candidate orientations, public forums, debates, interviews, caucuses, or other official activities to promote informed voting.
Participation in activities designated by the Commission as mandatory shall form part of every candidate's responsibilities.
Equal Treatment.
The Commission shall ensure impartiality in conducting official campaign activities and shall provide reasonable opportunity for every qualified candidate and recognized political party to participate under substantially equal conditions.
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Prohibited Campaign Acts.
No candidate, political party, supporter, or any person acting on behalf of a candidate or political party shall:
a. engage in campaigning outside the Campaign Period (July 13-20, 2026);
b. destroy, deface, remove, or tamper with lawful campaign materials of another candidate or political party;
c. use violence, intimidation, coercion, threats, or harassment;
d. disseminate false, misleading, or fabricated information intended to influence the outcome of the election;
e. offer money, gifts, favors, or any form of consideration in exchange for votes or political support;
f. use University resources, facilities, or official authority in a manner that provides undue advantage to any candidate or political party, unless equally made available to all candidates by the Commission;
g. disrupt classes, examinations, or official University activities without proper authority;
h. commit acts constituting cyberbullying, discrimination, or hate speech;
i. impersonate or falsely represent the Commission or any University office; or
j. commit any analogous act that undermines the integrity, fairness, or credibility of the electoral process.
Liability.
Candidates shall be responsible for campaign activities conducted by themselves, their political parties, authorized representatives, and persons acting with their knowledge or consent.
Nothing herein shall preclude the Commission from determining individual liability based on the evidence presented.
Supplemental Campaign Guidelines.
The Commission may issue additional campaign guidelines through Resolution, provided that such guidelines are consistent with this Election Code and applicable University policies.
