Comelec suspends voter info drive deal with Rappler

Updated Wed, March 9, 2022 at 8:29 PM Published Mon, March 7, 2022 at 2:10 PM

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has suspended its voter information campaign deal with news site Rappler following a petition from the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG).

Solicitor General Jose Calida argued that Rappler, as a foreign corporation, is prohibited from participating in Philippine elections, viewing the MOA as foreign interference.

Comelec Acting Chairperson Socorro Inting signed the order to suspend the deal, stating its implementation will be held in abeyance until issues are settled or a court decision is rendered.

Rappler found the suspension "regrettable" and maintained that the partnership agreement stands on "solid legal ground," similar to previous election-related agreements since 2013.

The news site expressed that it is "unfortunate" that Inting unilaterally ordered the suspension despite previously stating the Comelec would await the Supreme Court's decision.

The MOA aims to enhance voter engagement and combat disinformation by having Rappler help Comelec disseminate information and engage the public.

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