Bong Go leads ad spending on Facebook a year before 2025 polls

MANILA, Philippines – A year before the May 12, 2025 midterm polls, it cannot be a coincidence that potential candidates are among the biggest spenders on Facebook. 

Research by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) shows that Facebook pages controlled by at least 14 potential senatorial candidates or their supporters have spent a total of P3.54 million over the last three months to boost their posts on the social media platform.

Analysts said this amount is only the tip of the iceberg...