WATCH: Quirino's warning vs electioneering season propaganda

President Elpidio Quirino in 1959.

MANILA, Philippines — Late President Elpidio Quirino warned the public against opposing camps' "brickbats" during election season in a radio show in March 15, 1959.

"I said before, and I repeat it now, that we must beware of deliberate misrepresentation of our country and people for local political consumption. It will hurt us abroad and affect our business at home," he said.

Watch the rest of the video below.

Video courtesy of the Elpidio Quirino Foundation

— with Camille Diola

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