Topping online polls, Marcos denies employing troll farmsIn an interview streamed via Facebook Thursday, Presidential aspirant Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reacted to informal surveys launched by so-called “influencers” and some news outlets, some of which had him topping the race for president. MANILA, Philippines — Presidential aspirant Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has acknowledged that social media is “redefining” the way political campaigns are run, but reiterated not having his own online trolls. I do not boost (my social media pages) because netizens are smart. The informal polls were apparently aimed at feeling the pulse of the electorate among netizens and users of social media sites. False and misleading information about the Marcoses have been circulating across social media.

Source: Philippine Star October 23, 2021 10:57 UTC