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BANGON Pilipinas movement criticized the Commission on Elections over its Tuesday’s ultimatum on Bro. Eddie Villanueva to remove his "oversized" campaign posters or face disqualification.

"A supporter of genuine change has volunteered to put up a poster of Bangon Pilipinas’ presidential candidate Bro. Eddie Villanueva. Now, this poster advocating for change is being used to threaten Bro. Eddie of disqualification. Why zero in on this poster?" Lyndon Cana, Bangon Pilipinas national campaign manager, said.

Cana lamented that Comelec rules are not being applied fairly, noting that the poll body has not lifted a finger against Villanueva’s rivals whose campaign posters have sprouted along Edsa and other major thoroughfares.

"This apparent blindness of the Comelec on the massive, systemic, and blatant violations of other parties with overwhelming resources is proof that we have a system that favors those who have overpowering resources. We hope this billboard issue will open the eyes of our public on the need to reform our systems," Cana said.

"This is why the people must now see the need for reforms that will decisively and resolutely change this system. This is what Bangon Pilipinas has been fighting for all along. Tunay na pagbabago... changes in our rotten systems by first a change of leadership that has political will to carry out the much needed reforms."

Bangon Pilipinas secretary general Ted Pascua said they already dismantled Villanueva’s billboard in Quiapo.

"Bangon Pilipinas will comply with whatever legal rules and requirements Comelec is validly mandated to enforce. We trust Comelec will enforce its rules uniformly and consistently," Pascua said.

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