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Comelec: Janice Degamo remains a candidate despite DQ case

Inquirer files DUMAGUETE CITY, NEGROS ORIENTAL, Philippines — Mayor Janice Degamo of Pamplona town, Negros Oriental remains a legitimate candidate for representative of the province’s third district despite a petition for her disqualification. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has warned the public about reports circulating online that Degamo was disqualified by the poll body. In a Facebook post, the poll body clarified that the image of a s…

Congressional bet Lino Cayetano hits fake news on disqualification

1st District of Taguig-Pateros congressional candidate Lino Cayetano refuted fake news being spread that he has been disqualified to run in the May 12 national and local elections. “We are not disqualified,” Cayetano posted on Facebook. He said, “Hangang huling minuto - pakalat ng pakalat ng pakalat ng balita na disqualified tayo. Sigurado hindi yan galing sa Cayetano. (Until the last minute - news is being spread that I am disqualified. That is…

Colmenaries files complaint vs. fake news; Comelec says Bayan Muna not disqualified

Bayan Muna has filed a complaint before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) against disinformation targeting the party-list group a few days before Eleksyon 2025.

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THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) should file charges against those peddling fake news against Makabayan party-list groups and candidates, its campaign manager said on Sunday. In a statement, Renato M. Reyes, Jr. called on the poll body to investigate and take legal action against those spreading false claims that Makabayan’s party-list groups were disqualified after being labeled as “terrorists.” “The use of government logos and the fabrica…

Bayan Muna not disqualified, as Comelec slams fake news

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Commission on Election (Comelec) says Bayan Muna Party-list is not disqualified as it criticizes those behind the disinformation, which constitutes an election offense. Social media was filled with posts claiming that Comelec has disqualified the progressive party-list, including an alleged statement that states the basis for the disqualification is due to Bayan Muna’s alleged communist links. “The press statement i…

Statement: Bayan Muna Partylist is said to be disqualified in the 2025 elections by virtue of a resolution of the Commission on Election (Comelec), according to a Facebook post by “Terror Watch” Rating: Not true Context and facts from the community: Former Bayan Muna Partylist representative and second nominee Carlos Zarate immediately denied the social media rumors that their party-list was disqualified. “There is no reason to disqualify Bayan …