The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday dismissed circulating claims that the May 12 midterm elections have been moved to May 10 due to extreme heat.
“Fake news again, saying the election is being postponed from May 12 [and] will be held on May 10 because of the extreme heat,” said Comelec Chairperson George Garcia in an interview, referring to a misleading infographic spreading online.
The false post, citing an alleged “Comelec official,” claimed the change was based on weather forecasts by PAGASA. But Garcia firmly stated, “Nothing can stop the holding of the May 12 elections.”
He emphasized that voting will proceed in all precincts across the country on the scheduled date.
Garcia believes the motive behind the disinformation is to confuse the public and lower voter turnout. “Apart from reducing, they really want to destroy the credibility of the Comelec and our system and our process,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Comelec has requested President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare May 12 a holiday to ensure more citizens can vote.
