Comelec needs to augment voter education for proper exercise of right to suffrage READ:
Commission on Elections and civic-spirited institutions are conducting voter education efforts that are vital in enabling the voters to participate meaningfully in the national and local elections.
The Comelec is urging voters to verify their polling place and precinct number by accessing through their mobile phones this digital link:This digital verification service was launched last April 22. While it is heartening that many first-time voters among our youth are already participating actively in the political campaign and joining rallies of their preferred candidates, it is also concerning that disinformation is taking place on a massive scale on social media platforms.
Despite its best efforts, the Comelec’s efforts in voter education needs to be augmented by similar initiatives from civil society organizations. An advocacy group Democracy Watch Philippines has partnered with the Comelec in conducting Vote Right 2022, a campaign for voter education. The University of the Philippines launched Hirang ng Bayan to educate the public on the importance of being well-informed voters.
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