The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has debunked online posts falsely claiming to be hiring poll watchers and machine operators for the May 12 midterm elections.
The circulating graphics using the Comelec's name and logo are fake news, and no official announcement has been made regarding such hiring.
A specific fake post claimed a P3,000 salary for nationwide watchers, with no age limit and assignment to their voting precinct, to be received on election day.
The Comelec clarified that poll watchers are designated by political candidates, partylists, or accredited citizens' groups, not hired by the government as regular employees.
They do not receive payment from the government unless explicitly stipulated by law or regulation.
The poll body has fact-checked similar claims, including one that offered a P4,500 salary.
The Comelec urged the public not to share personal information in response to unverified posts, as spreading false information is an election offense.
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