INQUIRER.net: Cayetano joins petitions in SC vs Comelec resolution on poll ads

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Cayetano joins petitions in SC vs Comelec resolution on poll ads Mar 15th 2013, 02:27 MANILA, Philippines -- Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday asked the Supreme Court to declare as unconstitutional the Commission on Election (Comelec) resolution that puts a cap on airtime of political advertisements. In his petition-in-intervention, Cayetano joins other media entities who have filed similar petitions with the high court. Cayetano said Comelec Resolution 9615 that limits the advertising time of a candidate was "unconstitutional since it limits the people's right to information." Cayetano also noted that the resolution "smacks of prior restraint" which is a clear affront to the freedom of speech or expression. "Instead of focusing on limiting adverti... Keep on reading: Cayetano joins petitions in SC vs Comelec resolution on poll ads Media files: Alan-Peter-Cayetano.jpg (image/jpeg)

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