PBA Party-list Rep. Margarita Ignacia “Atty. Migs” Nograles-Almario on Thursday called for a fair and truthful electoral process following reports that fake Pulse Asia survey results had circulated in Davao City, falsely showing certain candidates in the lead.
“Let’s allow the people of Davao to decide freely, without fear, intimidation, or manipulation,” Nograles said. “If we believe in the strength of our candidacies, there is no need to resort to fabricated narratives.”
Nograles is running for the first congressional district of Davao City in the 2025 midterm elections against incumbent Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte.
Her statement came after Pulse Asia issued a formal denial that it conducted any survey in Davao City from April 26 to May 6. Despite this, visuals bearing the Pulse Asia logo were shared across social media and picked up by local news outlets.
“Pulse Asia’s statement was clear—they did not conduct the survey being circulated. The unauthorized use of their name to influence voters is deeply concerning,” Nograles said.
In a May 9 statement, Pulse Asia President Ronald Holmes affirmed that no such survey was commissioned or conducted, and strongly condemned the use of their name for spreading false information.
“We must ask how this misinformation spread so widely. Who created these graphics? Who shared them with the media? These are not idle mistakes—they mislead voters and undermine public trust,” Nograles stressed.
She urged the Commission on Elections to take the matter seriously and investigate possible violations of election laws.
“Our institutions must act to safeguard the integrity of the process. No one is above the law—not even the most powerful names,” she said.
Nograles emphasized that disinformation has no place in public service. “Using the credibility of a respected survey firm to push a false narrative is not just unethical—it’s a disservice to the people.”
She concluded with a call for unity, truth, and responsible leadership.
“This is not the kind of politics Davao deserves. I believe in clean, honest, and principled campaigning. Let us allow democracy to speak—not through fear or falsehoods, but through the informed will of the people.”
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