Section 64Sec./Art. 64

Prohibition Against Policemen and Provincial Guards to Act as Bodyguards or Security Guards. - During the period beginning ninety days before the election and ending thirty days thereafter, it shall be unlawful for any member of the city or municipal police force and any provincial or sub-provincial guard to act as bodyguard or security guard of any public official, candidate for any elective public office or position or any other person: Provided, That after due notice and hearing, when the life and security of a candidate is in jeopardy, the Commission is empowered to assign any member of the Philippine Constabulary or the local police force of the candidate's choice to act as his bodyguard or security guard in a number to be determined by the Commission but not to exceed three per candidate for a local elective office, and five per candidate for a national elective office: Provided, however, That when the circumstances require immediate action, the Commission may issue a temporary order allowing the assignment of any member of the Philippine Constabulary or the local police force to act as bodyguard or security guard to the candidate subject to confirmation or revocation, after notice and hearing.