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Pulse Asia, OCTA reviewing Comelec rules on surveys
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) now requires entities conducting and publicly disseminating election surveys to register with the poll body, as per Comelec Resolution 11117.
Only pre-registered entities will be authorized to conduct and publish surveys for the 2025 national and local elections and BARMM elections.
Survey firms have a 15-day grace period from the resolution's effectivity to complete their registration, with failure leading to suspension.
Comelec Chairman George Garcia stated that election surveys are not illegal but require regulation due to their potential influence on public opinion and past instances of deliberate exclusion of candidates.
Pulse Asia president Ronald Holmes stated they are studying the resolution and adhere to the rule of law, while also defending their right to operate free from undue restrictions.
OCTA Research president Ranjit Rye committed to complying with the rules but expressed concern about the punitive aspects.
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