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SC asks Comelec, Rappler to comment on ‘unconstitutionality’ of election MOA
The Supreme Court has ordered Rappler and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to submit their comments on a petition and application for a temporary restraining order (TRO) filed by Solicitor General Jose Calida.
Calida is seeking to nullify the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between Rappler and the Comelec, which includes provisions for fact-checking and voter's education content.
The Supreme Court has given Rappler and Comelec a non-extendable period of 10 days to file their comments.
Solicitor General Calida argued in his petition that the fact-checking component of the MOA violates free speech.
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