by Jomar Canlas - Francis Earl Cueto - Aric John Sy Cua
Mar 08, 2022 12:21 am
SOLICITOR General Jose Calida on Monday asked the Supreme Court to stop the implementation of the agreement signed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and online news agency Rappler to conduct fact-checking, poll-related content production and voters awareness promotion during the election season.
In his petition for a temporary restraining order, the OSG (Office of the Solicitor General) named as respondents Comelec acting Chairman Socorro Inting and Rappler chief executive officer Maria Ressa.
ANOTHER DEAL Officials of the Commission on Elections signed an agreement with Impact Hub Manila and Vote Pilipinas Campaign on Monday, March 7, 2022, as they prepare for the presidential debates. (From left) James Jimenez, Comelec spokesman; Commissioners Aimee Ferolino, Marlon Casquejo and acting Chairman Socorro Inting; Celeste Eden Rondario, founder and CEO of Impact Hub Manila; and Lawrence Libo-on, technology lead of Vote Pilipinas Campaign. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA
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