Comelec wages ‘war’ vs digital vote buying

#SaTotooLang, during elections and especially at the beginning of the campaign, accusations of vote-buying become rampant. But how can one tell the difference?

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has strongly denied allegations of fraud in the current internet-based voting for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). According to the Comelec, there is no basis for the posts circulating on social media showing that the names of candidates verified in the QR code are different from those actually voted for. One of those who filed the complaint is Jefferson Bonoan, an OFW in Singapore, who posted a screenshot …

Comelec wages ‘war’ vs digital vote buying

ILOILO City – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has intensified efforts to combat digital vote buying in the lead-up to the May 12 midterm elections, with the help of major mobile wallet providers and financial institutions. “We are watching.” This stern warning came from Comelec Region 6 director Atty. Dennis Ausan, who disclosed that digital […]