Manila Bulletin
Garcia explains Comelec's move to name new spokesman
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner George Garcia explained that Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan may have wanted former spokesperson James Jimenez to "focus" on his role as director of the Education and Information Department.
Garcia suggested that Pangarungan's decision stemmed from a desire for Jimenez to concentrate on improving education amidst the proliferation of fake news.
Law Department Director John Rex Laudiangco has been appointed as the acting spokesperson for Comelec.
This designation followed a recommendation by Commissioner Rey Bulay to relieve Jimenez and Director Frances Arabe from media relations duties.
The recommendation was made after the cancellation of the presidential and vice presidential town hall debates.
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