Pimentel wants probe into reportedly high fees of TV, radio campaign ads

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Senator Koko Pimentel wants a probe into the purportedly high rates of political advertisements which several media outlets are offering.

Geremy Pintolo

 

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III has called for an inquiry into the alleged practice of some media outlets in raising their rates for campaign advertisements to unreasonable levels ahead of the elections. 

 

According to him, a number of national candidates claimed that "several TV and radio networks" raised their advertising rates this year, compared to last year's levels.

 

Pimentel said this points to a possible violation of the Fair Election Act which allows candidates to avail of "reasonable rates" and discounts to promote advertisements through the media.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/01/27/2156751/pimentel-wants-probe-reportedly-high-fees-tv-radio-campaign-ads

 

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