Kontra Daya

Kontra Daya (Against Fraud) is an election watchdog based in the Philippines. The organization counts teachers, members of the clergy, information technology experts, and activists among its members.[1] Member organizations include scientists' organization AGHAM, Alliance of Concerned Teachers, Blogwatch.ph, Computer Professionals Union, Health Action for Human Rights, Health Alliance for Democracy, Kawani Kontra Daya, and Promotion of Church Peoples Response.[2]

The organization, patterned after international poll watchers' groups, aims to expose cheating and other forms of electoral fraud.[3]

The late activist priest Joe Dizon served as one its convenors.[4][5]

See also

References
  1. "Poll watchdog: 'Conspiracy' is between Comelec and Smartmatic". CBCP News. May 20, 2013. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  2. "Kontra Daya, About". Retrieved May 7, 2019.
  3. Lorenzo, Isa (May 25, 2007). "Guardians of the ballot". Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  4. "DIZON, Jose Pacturayan "Fr. Joe"". Bantayog ng mga Bayani. 2017-11-29. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
  5. "Fr. Joe Dizon, activist priest and Kontra Daya convenor, dies". GMA News Online. November 5, 2013. Retrieved 2019-05-07.
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