COMELEC will verify the YouTube channels of political candidates. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections said that it will coordinate with YouTube in order to verify the official channels of political candidates in the platform. COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez tweeted that they’ll be working with YouTube to add a verified badge for official candidates that … Read more
COMELEC expanded the rules on online campaigning. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections has expanded the rules on online campaigning amidst the continued influence of social media. Last November 18, the poll body released Resolution No. 10730 or the Rules and Regulations implementing the “Fair Elections Act” (Republic Act 9006) indicating instructions that should be … Read more
The COMELEC encouraged lawmakers to fix “loopholes” in premature campaigning. COMELEC — On Tuesday, the Commission on Elections encouraged lawmakers to fix the “loopholes” in premature campaigning. COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez called on lawmakers to amend the existing election law that has allowed caravans and political rallies to be conducted since it wasn’t necessarily considered … Read more
Vico Sotto’s order to remove campaign materials in Pasig City inspired the PNP to do the same on a nationwide basis. PNP — Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto’s order to remove campaign materials in the city has encouraged the Philippine National Police to do the same on a nationwide basis. The PNP issued a statement … Read more
800 voters per precinct would be a “safe” ratio during the 2022 elections, according to COMELEC. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections said on Saturday that 800 voters per precinct would be a “safe” ratio during the 2022 elections. COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez said that 800 voters for every precinct would be a “safe” ratio … Read more
Sara Duterte: “Tuloy-tuloy na po tayo sa ating pagkakaisa” SARA DUTERTE — Here’s what the vice-presidential aspirant and incumbent Davao City mayor said after Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go announced his withdrawal from the 2022 presidential race. On Thursday, Mayor Sara called for unity among supporters following Go’s withdrawal from the presidential race. According to … Read more
Google Philippines won’t accept election ads for the 2022 campaign and silence periods. GOOGLE PHILIPPINES — On Wednesday, the tech giant announced that it wouldn’t accept election advertisements during the 2022 campaign and silence periods, including from February 8 to May 9, 2022. As officially set by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), the official campaign … Read more
Restrictions set for the 2022 campaign period were meant to ensure the health and safety of the public, according to COMELEC. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections said on Monday that the rules and guidelines it has set for the 2022 campaign period were meant to ensure the health and safety of the public. COMELEC … Read more
Lacson encouraged COMELEC to coordinate with NPC to prevent “digital vote buying” in the 2022 elections. PANFILO LACSON — The presidential aspirant and incumbent senator encouraged the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to coordinate with the National Privacy Commission (NPC) in order to prevent “digital vote buying” in the 2022 elections. In Partido Reporma’s weekly “Meet … Read more
Violating health protocols during in-person campaign activities was considered an election offense, according to COMELEC. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections said that violating health protocols during in-person campaign activities was considered an election offense. This was based on the COMELEC Resolution No. 10730 that was promulgated last November 17, 2021. The poll body said … Read more