Inp.polri.go.id - North Minahasa. The Head of the Election Supervisory Board (Bawaslu) Herwyn JH Malonda underscores the significance of public discernment in navigating the information landscape. During the campaign phase, he highlighted the need for the public to fact-check every piece of information received, given the potential for violations such as black campaigns, hoaxes, and misinformation. "In receiving information, it is crucial for all of us to filter and discern which information can be shared, ensuring it has been validated for accuracy, and which should be critically evaluated," he stated on Saturday (2/12/23). He underscored the expectation that every election candidate conducts a healthy campaign with political education. This approach ensures that the public gains a clear understanding of the election participants. "Campaigning serves as a means of providing information, presenting the vision and mission programs of the election participants or shaping their image, allowing the public to assess their merits. It is imperative to scrutinize whether the information presented is misleading or accurate," he concluded. (ar/ay/pr/nm)