In response to Locsin’s claim about a potential election fraud in the US, Jimenez tweeted, “Big claim sir. May we have the details, for verification? #SumbongKo”
Jimenez also tweeted what seemed to be a reminder for social media influencers following his response to Locsin’s tweet.
When a Twitter user asked how they could possibly support claims of election fraud, given the fact that it is forbidden to take photos in voting precincts, Jimenez replied by telling the user to forward their complaint to the Board of Election Inspectors (BEI) for it to be noted in the Minutes of Voting and to be verified afterwards.
A seemingly unsatisfied Twitter user if that’s the only thing Jimenez can do after an election fraud claim, he replied that for now, “Ganun muna.”
And when Locsin finally responded to Jimenez’s call to substantiate the claim that he tweeted about, the broadcaster merely replied, “Okay, James, ignore it.” But Jimenez noted that it’s just not possible to do so.
Another Twitter user posted about the possibility that if the claim is true, but Jimenez kept on insisting to ask for details, then there might be something wrong with his monitoring. But the Comelec spokesperson has once again emphasized on the need to substantiate any claim.
Now, we should learn something from this incident. If we notice any inconsistencies this May 9, we should immediately report it to the BEI assigned to our precinct so they can investigate it further. Whoever our bets are this upcoming election, we should be vigilant in guarding our votes. Be informed. Be responsible.
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