Comelec flags fake news: We're not hiring nationwide poll watchers

Comelec debunks posts on hiring watchers, machine operators for May 12 polls

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) warned the public of a post circulating online that uses its name and logo to hire poll watchers and machine operators for the upcoming midterm elections on Monday, May 12.

Comelec flags fake news: We're not hiring nationwide poll watchers

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is not hiring poll watchers nationwide with a salary worth P4,000 for the May 12 elections, the poll body said on Thursday. The Comelec refuted this claim circulating on social media, emphasizing that the announcement did not come from its official channels. “Ang Commission on Elections (Comelec) lang ang may awtoridad, ayon sa Konstitusyon, na magpatupad ng mga batas sa halalan at magt…

Comelec to enforce liquor ban

ILOILO City – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is enforcing a strict liquor ban nationwide from May 11 to 12, warning the public that any violation may result in imprisonment, loss of voting rights, and permanent disqualification from holding public office. Comelec Region 6 director Atty. Dennis Ausan said the liquor ban applies to everyone […]