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In the days of fintech and social media, can the traditional “3 Gs” of guns, goons, gold still distort the genuine voice of voters? Yes. And authorities are not standing down.

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By Rene P. Acosta

HE Philippine National Police has stepped up its operations against private armed groups (PAGs), political warlords and threat groups as it works with other agencies, including the Commission on Elections, to ensure the safe and peaceful conduct of the elections next years.

‘DIGITAL DIASPORA’

In these days when fintech and social media have drastically reshaped the way politicos influence voters, the so-called “3 Gs” (guns, goons, gold) may seem like a trite term, but the record shows they re-

main as much a risk to free and orderly elections. Hence, responding to the threats they pose remains top priority for both PNP and Comelec. See “3Gs,” A2

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(BIR) certification that the latter had paid his taxes and fines in full, contrary to claims of some of the petitioners that there is no record on file of such payment having been made. The document was signed by Arsenio Tomeldan of the Collection Section of BIR Region No. 7B -East NCR of Revenue District Office No. 42-San Juan and certified that Marcos Jr. paid all “computation of deficiency income taxes and fines” for “taxable years” 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985. See “A Battle,” A2

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