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COMELEC Spox Responds To Critics Of New Rule On Political Candidates’ YouTube Verification

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COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez

COMELEC spokesperson responded to critics of the new rule on political candidates’ YouTube verification. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS — COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez recently responded to critics of the new rule on political candidates’ YouTube verification. On Monday, Jimenez hit critics of the newly-announced rule asking political candidates to verify their official YouTube channels for the … Read more

Ping Lacson Speaks On COMELEC’s Move To Verify Political Candidates’ YouTube Channels

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Senator Ping Lacson

COMELEC’s move to verify political candidates’ YouTube channels was a “much-needed and welcome move”, according to Senator Ping Lacson. PING LACSON — Here’s what the presidential aspirant and incumbent senator said about the Commission on Elections’ move to verify political candidates’ YouTube channels. On Monday, Senator Panfilo Lacson said that COMELEC’s move to verify the … Read more

COMELEC To Work With Twitter, Facebook For Verification Of Political Candidates’ Accounts

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The COMELEC will work with Twitter and Facebook for the verification of political candidates’ accounts. COMELEC — The Commission on Elections will work with social media platforms Twitter and Facebook for the verification of political candidates’ accounts. COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez confirmed this after he announced over the weekend that the Commission on Elections will … Read more

COMELEC To Verify YouTube Channels Of Political Candidates

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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 Expands Rules On Online Campaigning

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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

COMELEC Encourages Lawmakers To Fix “Loopholes” In Premature Campaigning

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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

Lacson Encourages COMELEC To Coordinate With NPC To Prevent “Digital Vote Buying”

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Senator Lacson

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