PD 1296 (The 1978 Election Code) Section 44

Transportation, food and drinks.

Section 44

SEC. 44. Transportation, food and drinks.—It is unlawful for any candidate, political party, group or aggrupation, organization, voter or any other person to give or accept, free of charge, directly or indirectly, transportation, food, or drinks or things of value during a public meeting in favor of or against any or several candidates and during the three hours before and after such meeting, on the day preceding the election and on the day of the election; or to give or contribute, directly or indirectly, money or things of value for such purpose.

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