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COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia said the poll body will tighten its oversight of social media during the 2025 midterm election campaign, introducing a series of stringent measures aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability in the digital realm.
In an exclusive interview with Dante Francis Ang II, The Manila Times chairman and CEO, on the program "Chairman's Report" aired on IBC-13, Garcia said among these is a requirement for all candidates and their campaign teams to register their social media accounts by Dec. 30, 2024.
He said failure to comply could result in disqualification from the elections, marking a significant escalation in the poll body's regulatory approach.
In outlining the new measures, Garcia emphasized the role of social media in modern electoral campaigns and the need to safeguard the integrity of information being disseminated online.
"We have seen in recent years how social media can be used to manipulate public opinion, spread misinformation, and circumvent campaign finance regulations," he said. "This time, we are taking proactive steps to address these issues head-on."
Garcia stressed that the registration mandate, which applies to both candidates and campaign staff, is part of a broader effort to create a more level playing field in an increasingly digital landscape.
Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia (left) with The Manila Times Chairman Dante Ang II. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Registered accounts will be monitored by the Comelec's new Cybersecurity and Campaign Monitoring Unit, which will track online activity, ensuring compliance with election rules, including limits on campaign spending and the prohibition of negative or defamatory content.
Garcia added that the initiative reflects the poll body's commitment to transparency.
"We want to make sure that every online post, advertisement, and promotion is traceable to an authorized campaign account. This prevents the misuse of anonymous or fake accounts and holds candidates accountable for the information they release," he said.
Under the new policy, any candidate or political organization that fails to register their social media accounts by the December 30 deadline faces the harsh penalty of disqualification. This rule applies not only to official campaign accounts but also to any personal accounts used by candidates or their staff to promote their candidacy.
"Disqualification is a severe consequence, but it's necessary to enforce discipline in the use of social media during the election period," Garcia said. "We are giving all parties ample time to comply, but we will not hesitate to take action against those who disregard this requirement."
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To support these efforts, Comelec plans to collaborate with social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube, to monitor advertisements and other content related to the elections.
These partnerships are expected to streamline the detection of violations and provide Comelec with real-time access to campaign data.
The 2025 midterm elections, which will determine the composition of half of the Senate, the entire House of Representatives and thousands of local government posts, are expected to see an unprecedented surge in digital campaigning.
With an electorate that increasingly consumes information through social media, online platforms have become critical battlegrounds for shaping public opinion.
Political analysts suggest that Comelec's new measures reflect the evolving nature of electioneering in the Philippines.
Despite the new rules, some candidates have expressed concerns about the potential for overregulation.
While Comelec's move has been widely praised for its focus on accountability, some questions remain about how effectively the new measures can be enforced.
Ensuring that every social media post is compliant with election laws could prove challenging, especially given the sheer volume of content generated during campaigns.
To address these concerns, the Comelec said it is working on increasing its technical capabilities.
It plans to hire additional personnel for the Cybersecurity and Campaign Monitoring Unit and invest in advanced tracking software that can analyze social media traffic and detect anomalies.
The 2025 elections will be a test of the Philippines' ability to adapt to the changing dynamics of political campaigning in the digital age.
With social media playing an ever-larger role in shaping public perception, the Comelec's new regulations signal a firm commitment to ensuring fairness and transparency.
The challenge now lies in the successful implementation of these rules, and in balancing the demands of free expression with the need for responsible digital campaigning.
As the December 30 registration deadline looms, candidates are urged to prepare for stricter scrutiny and to ensure full compliance with Comelec's directives.
The stakes are high, and the Comelec is determined to keep the electoral process above reproach.
"We are ready to enforce these rules," Garcia said. "The future of our democracy depends on it."
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Former senators seek comeback
By William B. Depasupil
October 8, 2024
FORMER senators seeking to return to the Senate filed their certificates of candidacy (CoCs) Monday, the second-to-the-last day for doing so.
Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, who served one term as senator from 2016-2022 before making an unsuccessful run for the presidency, is hoping to return to the Senate under an anti-corruption campaign.
One more time Former senator Manny Pacquiao files his certificate of candidacy for senator on Oct. 7, 2024.
Gringo Honasan will try to regain the Senate seat he vacated in 2018 after he was appointed as secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) during the Duterte administration.
One of the founders of the Reform the Armed Forces Movement, or RAM, when he was an Army lieutenant colonel, Honasan led several coup attempts against the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos, which eventually led to the 1986 People Power revolution that catapulted President Corazon Aquino, the country's first woman president, to power. He would later launch several coup attempts against her, as well.
He was first elected senator in 1995 after he was granted an amnesty by President Fidel V. Ramos.
Bam Aquino also filed his CoC on Monday in a bid to regain the Senate seat he lost in the 2019 midterm elections.
He said he learned a lot from the 2019 campaign and said this time it would be a different ball game.
Aquino said that he might be lagging in surveys but expressed belief that it will change in the coming months as he steps up his campaign through social media and support of volunteers across the country.
Aquino opted not to run in 2022 to focus on the presidential campaign of former vice president Leni Robredo, who lost.
Aquino has 19 laws under his belt. His first law — the Go Negosyo Act — supports Filipinos who want to start and grow their own businesses.
He is the principal author of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, which made tuition and other miscellaneous expenses free in state universities and colleges, local universities and colleges, and Tesda.
Action star and Sen. Bong Revilla launched his reelection bid, running under the Lakas-NUCD, which is in coalition with the administration's Alyansa ng Bagong Pilipinas.
If reelected, Revilla said that he would push for measures that would take care of the elderly, teachers, students and the people in the countryside.
After seven days of filing of CoCs for national positions (as of 5:30 p.m.) , the Comelec registration center at the Tent City in Manila Hotel has so far tallied an initial total of 126 aspirants for senators and 127 for party-list organizations.
On the seventh day alone, 48 aspirant-candidates filed their CoC.
These included former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson, former Interior secretary Benhur Abalos, and former Defense secretary Norberto Gonzales.
On the other hand, a total of 49 party-lists filed their certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONA) on the seventh day.
Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia said that they were expecting an influx of last-minute filers on Tuesday.
Up for grabs in the 2025 national and local elections are 12 positions for senators, 254 district representatives, 63 party-list groups, 82 governors, 82 vice governors, 800 provincial council members, 149 city mayors, 149 city vice mayors, 1,682 city council members, 1,493 municipal mayors, 1,493 municipal vice mayors, 11,948 municipal council members, and 25 BARMM parliament members and 40 BARMM party-list representatives.
Superstar runs Nora Aunor was one of the unexpected candidates who showed up at the Commission on Elections on Monday. The former superstar is the second nominee of People’s Champ Party-list. She vowed to help those working in the entertainment industry if she wins. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
The CoC filing will continue from November 4 to 9 for certain BARMM district representatives, particularly for the provinces of Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao and Tawi-Tawi.
Garcia said that Comelec expects about 500,000 aspirants to vie for the 18,280 national and local positions that would be contested in next year's polls.
Retired Marine Col. Ariel Querubin also filed his CoC for senator on Monday.
Querubin is a recipient of the Philippines' highest military award for courage, the Medal of Valor, and is the most decorated soldier in the Philippines.
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"I don't know why Comelec won't accredit us as a party-list group. What happened to what we filed? They won't give us even a copy of the resolution; there is no clear reason why they won't allow us," he added.
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"It's a hard decision. It's shooting for the moon. Our political opponents are billionaires, prominent names in society, but we will continue to fight for our advocacy. It is time for our voters to choose those who are truly willing to serve the people," he said in Filipino and English.
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COMMISSION on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia said the poll body will tighten its oversight of social media during the 2025 midterm election campaign, introducing a series of stringent measures aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability in the digital realm.
In an exclusive interview with Dante Francis Ang II, The Manila Times chairman and CEO, on the program "Chairman's Report" aired on IBC-13, Garcia said among these is a requirement for all candidates and their campaign teams to register their social media accounts by Dec. 30, 2024.
He said failure to comply could result in disqualification from the elections, marking a significant escalation in the poll body's regulatory approach.
In outlining the new measures, Garcia emphasized the role of social media in modern electoral campaigns and the need to safeguard the integrity of information being disseminated online.
"We have seen in recent years how social media can be used to manipulate public opinion, spread misinformation, and circumvent campaign finance regulations," he said. "This time, we are taking proactive steps to address these issues head-on."
Garcia stressed that the registration mandate, which applies to both candidates and campaign staff, is part of a broader effort to create a more level playing field in an increasingly digital landscape.
Commission on Elections Chairman George Garcia (left) with The Manila Times Chairman Dante Ang II. PHOTO BY JOHN ORVEN VERDOTE
Registered accounts will be monitored by the Comelec's new Cybersecurity and Campaign Monitoring Unit, which will track online activity, ensuring compliance with election rules, including limits on campaign spending and the prohibition of negative or defamatory content.
Garcia added that the initiative reflects the poll body's commitment to transparency.
"We want to make sure that every online post, advertisement, and promotion is traceable to an authorized campaign account. This prevents the misuse of anonymous or fake accounts and holds candidates accountable for the information they release," he said.
Under the new policy, any candidate or political organization that fails to register their social media accounts by the December 30 deadline faces the harsh penalty of disqualification. This rule applies not only to official campaign accounts but also to any personal accounts used by candidates or their staff to promote their candidacy.
"Disqualification is a severe consequence, but it's necessary to enforce discipline in the use of social media during the election period," Garcia said. "We are giving all parties ample time to comply, but we will not hesitate to take action against those who disregard this requirement."
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To support these efforts, Comelec plans to collaborate with social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and YouTube, to monitor advertisements and other content related to the elections.
These partnerships are expected to streamline the detection of violations and provide Comelec with real-time access to campaign data.
The 2025 midterm elections, which will determine the composition of half of the Senate, the entire House of Representatives and thousands of local government posts, are expected to see an unprecedented surge in digital campaigning.
With an electorate that increasingly consumes information through social media, online platforms have become critical battlegrounds for shaping public opinion.
Political analysts suggest that Comelec's new measures reflect the evolving nature of electioneering in the Philippines.
Despite the new rules, some candidates have expressed concerns about the potential for overregulation.
While Comelec's move has been widely praised for its focus on accountability, some questions remain about how effectively the new measures can be enforced.
Ensuring that every social media post is compliant with election laws could prove challenging, especially given the sheer volume of content generated during campaigns.
To address these concerns, the Comelec said it is working on increasing its technical capabilities.
It plans to hire additional personnel for the Cybersecurity and Campaign Monitoring Unit and invest in advanced tracking software that can analyze social media traffic and detect anomalies.
The 2025 elections will be a test of the Philippines' ability to adapt to the changing dynamics of political campaigning in the digital age.
With social media playing an ever-larger role in shaping public perception, the Comelec's new regulations signal a firm commitment to ensuring fairness and transparency.
The challenge now lies in the successful implementation of these rules, and in balancing the demands of free expression with the need for responsible digital campaigning.
As the December 30 registration deadline looms, candidates are urged to prepare for stricter scrutiny and to ensure full compliance with Comelec's directives.
The stakes are high, and the Comelec is determined to keep the electoral process above reproach.
"We are ready to enforce these rules," Garcia said. "The future of our democracy depends on it."
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By William B. Depasupil
October 8, 2024
FORMER senators seeking to return to the Senate filed their certificates of candidacy (CoCs) Monday, the second-to-the-last day for doing so.
Boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, who served one term as senator from 2016-2022 before making an unsuccessful run for the presidency, is hoping to return to the Senate under an anti-corruption campaign.
One more time Former senator Manny Pacquiao files his certificate of candidacy for senator on Oct. 7, 2024.
Gringo Honasan will try to regain the Senate seat he vacated in 2018 after he was appointed as secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) during the Duterte administration.
One of the founders of the Reform the Armed Forces Movement, or RAM, when he was an Army lieutenant colonel, Honasan led several coup attempts against the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos, which eventually led to the 1986 People Power revolution that catapulted President Corazon Aquino, the country's first woman president, to power. He would later launch several coup attempts against her, as well.
He was first elected senator in 1995 after he was granted an amnesty by President Fidel V. Ramos.
Bam Aquino also filed his CoC on Monday in a bid to regain the Senate seat he lost in the 2019 midterm elections.
He said he learned a lot from the 2019 campaign and said this time it would be a different ball game.
Aquino said that he might be lagging in surveys but expressed belief that it will change in the coming months as he steps up his campaign through social media and support of volunteers across the country.
Aquino opted not to run in 2022 to focus on the presidential campaign of former vice president Leni Robredo, who lost.
Aquino has 19 laws under his belt. His first law — the Go Negosyo Act — supports Filipinos who want to start and grow their own businesses.
He is the principal author of the Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act, which made tuition and other miscellaneous expenses free in state universities and colleges, local universities and colleges, and Tesda.
Action star and Sen. Bong Revilla launched his reelection bid, running under the Lakas-NUCD, which is in coalition with the administration's Alyansa ng Bagong Pilipinas.
If reelected, Revilla said that he would push for measures that would take care of the elderly, teachers, students and the people in the countryside.
After seven days of filing of CoCs for national positions (as of 5:30 p.m.) , the Comelec registration center at the Tent City in Manila Hotel has so far tallied an initial total of 126 aspirants for senators and 127 for party-list organizations.
On the seventh day alone, 48 aspirant-candidates filed their CoC.
These included former Ilocos Sur governor Chavit Singson, former Interior secretary Benhur Abalos, and former Defense secretary Norberto Gonzales.
On the other hand, a total of 49 party-lists filed their certificate of nomination and acceptance (CONA) on the seventh day.
Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia said that they were expecting an influx of last-minute filers on Tuesday.
Up for grabs in the 2025 national and local elections are 12 positions for senators, 254 district representatives, 63 party-list groups, 82 governors, 82 vice governors, 800 provincial council members, 149 city mayors, 149 city vice mayors, 1,682 city council members, 1,493 municipal mayors, 1,493 municipal vice mayors, 11,948 municipal council members, and 25 BARMM parliament members and 40 BARMM party-list representatives.
Superstar runs Nora Aunor was one of the unexpected candidates who showed up at the Commission on Elections on Monday. The former superstar is the second nominee of People’s Champ Party-list. She vowed to help those working in the entertainment industry if she wins. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN
The CoC filing will continue from November 4 to 9 for certain BARMM district representatives, particularly for the provinces of Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao and Tawi-Tawi.
Garcia said that Comelec expects about 500,000 aspirants to vie for the 18,280 national and local positions that would be contested in next year's polls.
Retired Marine Col. Ariel Querubin also filed his CoC for senator on Monday.
Querubin is a recipient of the Philippines' highest military award for courage, the Medal of Valor, and is the most decorated soldier in the Philippines.
If elected, Querubin vowed to fight for the country's territorial rights in the disputed West Philippine Sea.
After failing to get an accreditation from the Comelec as party-list group, chairman of transport group Manibela Mar Valbuena instead opted to run as senator in the 2025 polls.
"I don't know why Comelec won't accredit us as a party-list group. What happened to what we filed? They won't give us even a copy of the resolution; there is no clear reason why they won't allow us," he added.
Running as senator, he said, is a tall order because he is pitted against moneyed politicians and prominent people in society.
"It's a hard decision. It's shooting for the moon. Our political opponents are billionaires, prominent names in society, but we will continue to fight for our advocacy. It is time for our voters to choose those who are truly willing to serve the people," he said in Filipino and English.
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