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Comelec to file cases vs 5 individuals allegedly spreading ‘fake news’ after May 9
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will file cases against five individuals after the May 9 elections for allegedly spreading fake news that undermined the credibility and integrity of the 2022 elections.
Comelec Commissioner George Erwin M. Garcia stated that these instances have been referred to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
He assured that cases will be filed after the polls, emphasizing that the actions of these individuals were wrong.
Some of the fake news spread claimed that election results were already out or that original ballots were being shaded.
The poll body clarified that they are not against criticisms but only against fake news or misinformation.
Garcia highlighted that truthful information is essential for democracy and urged the public to avoid spreading fake news.
The Commissioner also noted that some of the identified fake news peddlers are spreading disinformation from outside the country.
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