2022 National Elections Archives

May

Three things you need to know to be election-ready

SOCIAL MEDIA is now a major platform for expressing political views and promoting causes. However, relying solely on the internet for election-related information is never adequate, even risky. Young voters need to cut through the clutter of social media and prepare for the coming elections, a crucial event that will…

Sent from above? How faith matters in poll decisions

May

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Sent from above? How faith matters in poll decisions

THE GROWING influence of secularization poses a threat to the authority of churches worldwide as some groups question traditional values inspired by religious ideals while calling for freedom of choice. However, in a deeply religious country like the Philippines – which has a constitution that guarantees the separation of…

‘Fact-checking not enough to fight disinformation’

Apr

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‘Fact-checking not enough to fight disinformation’

FACT-CHECKING is “good,” but is not enough to combat the proliferation of disinformation online, a veteran journalist and educator said. “Is doing fact-checking enough? To be honest with you, it’s not enough…It can do a lot of good things, [but] it won’t definitely be enough,” UST journalism professor and former…

Mar

By Ry Philip Jaco Galvan

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Trolling for the truth? Two online trolls claim they are not just after the money

WEEKS BEFORE the official start of this year’s local campaigns, Raphy and Harry (not their real names) have already posted propaganda on social media. They would call out and highlight the opposition’s wrongdoing, which could benefit the local politician they are serving. As the tight race for city mayor heated…

65 AB profs back Robredo’s presidential bid

Mar

By Matthew Dave Jucom and Dawn Danielle Solano

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65 AB profs back Robredo’s presidential bid

SEVERAL ARTLET faculty members have expressed support for the candidacy of Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo for president due to what they described as her “decent” and “unsoiled” political track record for the past six years. Among the 641 Thomasian educators who have publicly endorsed Robredo through the Facebook…

AB Dean urges tech firms to help fight ‘fake news’ during the election period

Mar

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AB Dean urges tech firms to help fight ‘fake news’ during the election period

TECHNOLOGY FIRMS like social media giant Facebook should conduct more fact-checking to prevent the spread of “fake news,” especially during the campaign period, Faculty of Arts and Letters Dean Marilu Madrunio said. Citing a New York Times column, Madrunio said technology giants play a vital role in the upcoming elections…

A few tense moments, lots of promises during CNN PH debate

Mar

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A few tense moments, lots of promises during CNN PH debate

THERE WERE no fiery confrontations but there were a few tense moments and a number of promises during last Sunday’s presidential debate hosted by CNN Philippines at the University of Santo Tomas. The abilities and principles of nine out of the ten presidential aspirants were put to test during the…

PH should not be neutral on Russia-Ukraine conflict—presidential bets

Feb

By Nillicent Bautista

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PH should not be neutral on Russia-Ukraine conflict—presidential bets

SIX PRESIDENTIAL candidates expressed their disagreement with the neutral stance of the Department of National Defense on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In one of the CNN Philippines’ presidential debate segments, former defense chief Norberto Gonzales, labor leader Leody de Guzman, Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson, Jose Montemayor Jr., Sen. Emmanuel “Manny”…

Most presidential candidates oppose divorce in the country

Feb

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Most presidential candidates oppose divorce in the country

By ARTHUR APOSTOL ONLY THREE out of the nine attending presidential candidates said they are in favor of instituting divorce in the Philippines during the CNN Presidential debate held Sunday. Presidential candidates Panfilo Lacson, Leody De Guzman, and Faisal Mangondato are the only ones who have raised their hands when…

Presidential aspirants vow to investigate BOC for corruption

Feb

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Presidential aspirants vow to investigate BOC for corruption

by MATTHEW DAVE JUCOM EIGHT OUT of nine presidential candidates who attended CNN Philippines’ debate on Sunday said they would primarily investigate the Bureau of Customs (BOC), which was accused last year of alleged corruption, should they be elected. When asked what government agency would they investigate first for corruption,…