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May 9, 2022 · May 9 (Reuters) - Voting started in the Philippines on Monday to decide thousands of positions across the archipelago, including who will take over from Rodrigo Duterte and become its president...
More than 67 million people are eligible to vote in the elections. Polling stations are open from 06:00 to 19:00 local time, and the results could be known just a few hours after they close.
- Know your precinct location before going to the voting center. The COMELEC Online Precinct Finder allows voters to find the location of their assigned voting precinct and check if their registration is on active status – which means they can vote on May 9.
- Have your temperature checked before entering the voting center. The COVID-19 pandemic alert is still up and health protocol requirements apply to polling places.
- Go to the Voters’ Assistance Desk to give your name and be directed to the room where you can vote. The Voters’ Assistance Desk (VAD) will verify your name, give your sequence numbers, and direct you to the room of your polling precinct.
- Go to your room assignment and identify yourself to the Electoral Board by giving your name, precinct, and sequence numbers. Go to your assigned room and introduce yourself to the Electoral Board by stating your name, precinct, and sequence numbers.
- Preparations Before Election Day
- Covid Protocols
- Step-By-Step Guide on Voting
- Do’s and Don’ts
- Do Not Over-Vote
- Do Keep Ballots Clean
- Do Not Bring Campaign Materials
- Do Not Commit Any Election Offense
First off, before heading out to vote on May 9 (Monday), voters can check where they will cast their ballots and their precinct number—or whether or not their voting status is still active—through Comelec’s online precinct finder or the websitehttps://voterverifier.comelec.gov.ph/voter_precinct. To know more about how to use or navigate the Comelec...
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, has impacted the upcoming elections, resulting in some changes in election-related policies and the step-by-step voting process. Compared to previous elections, this year, the poll body had to formulate a slightly different voting process and consider the health and safety of the voters, the El...
According to Comelec guidelines, the step-by-step voting process is as follows: 1. Voters must have their temperature checked before entering voting centers. 2. Voters will then proceed to the Voters’ Assistance Desk (VAD) to secure their precinct and sequence numbers and assigned room or clustered precinct. 3. After the second step, voters can now...
Aside from following and maintaining the standard health and safety protocols at all times, the poll body reminded the public of some election do’s and don’ts to prevent any issues or errors during the voting process. These reminders include:
Voters are strictly advised to not over-vote. Voting for more than the maximum number of candidates allowed would invalidate their vote. It should also be noted that there will only be one ballot per voter. To avoid over-voting, vote only for the number of seats required per position: 1. President: Vote for 1 candidate only 2. Vice-president: Vote ...
Voters should avoid making extra markings on the ballot. They are also reminded not to fold, crumple, or tear the ballots to avoid encountering any issues when inserting the ballots into the VCM. The machine will reject the ballot if it detects any accidental marks on the ballot, aside from the shadings for the candidates. If this happens, voters w...
While voters are allowed to bring a cheat sheet or list of candidates, bringing any kind of campaign material inside or within the vicinity of voting centers is highly discouraged. Therefore, T-shirts, stickers, ballers, towels, flyers, fans, or any item bearing a candidate or party’s name, picture, or number are not allowed.
Do not take pictures of the accomplished or filled-out ballots. Do not keep, take pictures, or bring home voters’ receipts. These are all prohibited and are considered election offenses. Markers and ballot secrecy folders should also be returned to the BEIs after casting votes. And lastly, vote wisely. TSB For more news about the novel coronavirus ...
Oct 19, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines—In over a week, millions of Filipinos will again exercise their right to vote and choose leaders that will lead their communities in the long-delayed Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections.
May 9, 2022 · MANILA (REUTERS) - Voting started in the Philippines on Monday (May 9) to decide thousands of positions across the archipelago, including who will take over from Mr Rodrigo Duterte and become its...
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Apr 10, 2022 · MANILA, Philippines – At least 65.7 million registered voters are expected to go out and vote on May 9 for the 2022 Philippine elections (aside from the 1.8 million overseas voters).
