The line between negative campaigning and what the Commission on Elections (Comelec) deems as bullying or discrimination can ...

Garcia also said that negative campaigning should not lead to stating baseless accusations against opponent. “Katulad ng ...

Since the Citizens United decision, politicians are less beholden to their constituents than to big donors and dark money.

The Commission on Elections on Monday said there was nothing illegal with candidates and their supporters criticizing other ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reminded candidates and their supporters that, while “negative campaigning” is allowed, they should keep it “classy.” The poll body made ...

With the start of the campaign period for national positions, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) reiterated that it has no authority to prohibit “negative” campaigning, regardless of how intense or ...

MANILA – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said there is nothing illegal with candidates and their supporters criticizing other candidates during campaign activities. “The Omnibus ...

Using negative campaigning against another candidate is permitted under the Omnibus Election Code but could lead to cyber libel charges, the head of the Commission on Elections said Tuesday.