Comelec Spokesperson James B. Jimenez said the answer of acting Comelec Chairperson Soccoro B. Inting to the letter of protest of the National Press Club against the poll body’s partnership with news website Rappler is still being prepared. READ:
Commission on Elections Spokesperson James B. Jimenez on Monday, Feb. 28, said the answer of acting Comelec Chairperson Soccoro B. Inting to the letter of protest of the National Press Club against the poll body’s partnership with news website Rappler is still being prepared.
Jimenez defended the poll body’s partnership with Rappler by saying the issue on Rappler’s alleged foreign ownership is still on the status quo. “The Comelec is not the proper venue to make that proper determination. So as far as the Comelec is concerned, hindi pa tapos ang kaso . Status quo pa ‘yan . If they are able to operate now, then why should they not be considered a legitimate news organization,” he continued.