Comelec warns vs fake post on BSKE sked

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The Commission on Elections has cautioned Filipinos about a fake social media post circulating online. The post falsely claims that the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections will push through in December. Comelec addressed the misinformation on Friday and moved to debunk the claim on Facebook. The poll body stressed that voters should rely on its official announcements for the real schedule of the elections. This is not the first time fabricated posts about the barangay and SK polls have spread, and officials worry they could confuse voters. The confusion comes at a sensitive time because the deferment of the barangay and SK elections is already the subject of a petition before the Supreme Court. The Court has asked the government to comment on the petition questioning the postponement of the polls. Comelec urged the public to verify any election-related schedule through its official channels before sharing it.

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Friday warned the public against another fake social media post claiming that the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) would push through in December. READ: SC asks gov’t to comment on petition vs deferment of barangay, SK polls The poll body debunked on Facebook a post

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