Quiz on Mayor Vico Sotto

Who is Vico Sotto, and what position does he currently hold?

• Mayor of Manila

• Governor of Rizal

• Mayor of Pasig

• Senator of the Philippines

What accusation was made against Mayor Vico Sotto by a fake media account?

• Corruption in city projects

• Premature campaigning

• Election fraud

• Spreading fake news

How did Mayor Sotto respond to the allegation of premature campaigning?

• He ignored the accusation.

• He admitted to putting up campaign posters early.

• He denied the claim and explained the rules.

• He apologized and removed his posters.

What is Mayor Sotto's stance on putting up campaign posters before the official campaign period?

• It is acceptable as long as they are on private property.

• It is illegal, and he strictly opposes it.

• It is only allowed for national candidates.

• It is the responsibility of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).

When does the official local campaign period start, according to Mayor Sotto?

• January 1

• February 12

• March 25

• May 9

What reason did Mayor Sotto give for some candidates already having their posters displayed before the campaign period?

• The candidates are unaware of the rules.

• The posters are placed by private citizens, not the candidates.

• The government allows early campaigning.

• Candidates want to gain an early advantage.

What Supreme Court case did Mayor Sotto reference regarding premature campaigning?

• It states that a person is not officially a candidate until the campaign period starts.

• It allows any candidate to campaign at any time.

• It requires all campaign materials to be removed before elections.

• It bans all forms of advertisements before election day.

According to the article, what should candidates ensure when placing campaign materials on private properties?

• They should ask permission from the owner.

• They should place posters in every public space.

• They should follow the rules of the local barangay.

• They should pay the owner to display their posters.

Why does Mayor Sotto discourage his supporters from putting up tarpaulins before the campaign period?

• It is too expensive.

• It may be considered premature campaigning.

• It makes the city look messy.

• It is a waste of materials.

What does Mayor Sotto's response to the allegations suggest about his approach to campaigning and election laws?

• He follows the election rules and encourages fair campaigning.

• He does not care about election laws.

• He wants to challenge the Supreme Court’s ruling.

• He prefers traditional campaign methods over modern ones.