Comelec, TikTok sign MOU to combat election misinformation

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and TikTok Philippines have signed a memorandum of understanding to combat misinformation ahead of the 2025 Philippine midterm elections.

The agreement includes the launch of a Philippine-specific Election Center on TikTok's platform, in collaboration with election watchdogs to engage Filipino voters.

TikTok will prohibit monetization and political advertising by politicians, governments, and political parties, though political expression remains allowed.

The partnership aims to flag disinformation and misinformation that may affect the electoral process, with TikTok utilizing 21 global fact-checking partners and 40,000 moderators for content verification.

Comelec Chairman George Garcia emphasized that addressing disinformation on social media now could help ensure fair elections in 2025 and future elections such as the 2028 presidential and vice presidential elections.