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What is Court Rules Against Comelec Exit Poll Ban about?

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) issued a resolution to stop ABS-CBN from conducting exit polls during elections and to broadcast the results. ABS-CBN challenged this, arguing it violated freedom of expression. The Court ruled that Comelec did not justify a total ban on exit polls. While ensuring orderly elections is legitimate, restrictions must not broadly stifle liberties. Exit polls are an opinion poll not meant to replace official results. A total ban is not justified when less restrictive means c

Author

Ed Nerosa

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EN