US EditionComelec flags fake news: We're not hiring nationwide poll watchers
- On May 8, 2025, Comelec clarified that reports about the agency hiring poll watchers for the May 12 midterm elections are false and not sanctioned by official sources.
- The false posts surfaced amid preparations for the 2025 elections and falsely promised paid positions, though Comelec clarified poll watchers are appointed, not hired employees.
- The Comelec clarified that individuals monitoring the polls are appointed by candidates, political parties, or authorized groups, and do not receive government compensation unless mandated by law, while also advising the public to avoid sharing personal details online.
- The Comelec clarified that the announcement claiming they are hiring poll watchers and machine operators is fabricated and not issued by the commission, warning that distributing misleading election-related content is punishable under the Omnibus Election Code.
- This warning aims to prevent misinformation and protect election integrity by reminding voters that only Comelec holds authority over election processes and appointments.
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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, PNP XI warns public from spreading fake news on May 12 Election
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Ahead of the May 12 elections, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the Police Regional Office XI (PRO XI) advised voters, poll watchers, and social media vloggers to be careful in spreading information during the election day on Monday. This reminder stems from previous incidents on social media that spread disinformation related to the local election campaign, which led to the PRO filing cases against three socia…
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