2022 Philippine Elections

Comelec convenes as Board of Canvassers for senatorial, party-list races

Bonz Magsambol

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Comelec convenes as Board of Canvassers for senatorial, party-list races
As canvassers, Comelec is expected to accept certificates of canvass of votes for senator and party-list groups

MANILA, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has officially convened as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC) on Monday, May 9, at around 3 pm to start canvassing senatorial and party-list votes.

As the NBOC, Comelec is expected to accept the certificates of canvass of votes for senator and party-list groups. Meanwhile, it’s Congress that will canvass votes for president and vice president. (READ: Why Congress needs to canvass votes for president, VP)

Some 65.7 million Filipinos are expected to cast their votes in a highly divisive elections. Polling precincts are open from 6 am to 7 pm.

The session is suspended and will resume on Tuesday, May 10, at 1 pm.

Comelec convenes as Board of Canvassers for senatorial, party-list races

This is the first time that the Philippines is holding national elections in the middle of a pandemic, although the Comelec had conducted the Palawan plebiscite in 2021. President Rodrigo Duterte declared Monday as a special non-working holiday to enable Filipinos to exercise their right to vote.

Follow Rappler’s coverage of the 2022 Philippine Elections on ph.rappler.com or head over to its social media accounts for updates. 

Check out below real-time unofficial results of the senatorial and party-list groups elections after voting closes at 7 pm, which will be transmitted via the Comelec transparency server.

– Rappler.com

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Bonz Magsambol

Bonz Magsambol covers the Philippine Senate for Rappler.