The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has formally flagged a campaign jingle used by Manila council candidate Mocha Uson, citing concerns over its “sexually suggestive” content.
COMELEC’s Task Force SAFE sent a letter to Uson calling out the use of her viral jingle, “Cookie ni Mocha – ang sarap sarap,” which has sparked online attention due to its lyrics’ perceived double meanings and innuendos.
While COMELEC acknowledged that election campaigns are intended to attract voter support, it emphasized that the use of wordplay and suggestive messaging should not overshadow or divert attention from a candidate’s actual platform.
In a statement, the poll body reminded candidates to distinguish between “accepted speech” and “obscenity” in campaign materials, especially during a sensitive election period.
Uson, a former entertainer and government official, is running for councilor in the third district of Manila. Her jingle has been widely shared on social media, drawing both amusement and criticism from the public.
The issue comes as the campaign season enters a critical phase, with COMELEC monitoring candidates’ compliance with rules on decency, ethics, and fairness in election-related content.
