Vote-counting machines roadshow to educate voters, candidates in Aklan

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Vote-counting machines roadshow to educate voters, candidates in Aklan
Election officers, board of election supervisors, and canvassers are also undergoing trainings on how to use the vote-counting machines for the 2019 polls

 

AKLAN, Philippines – Voters and candidates in the 17 municipalities of Aklan will have the chance to observe the actual use of voting-counting machines (VCM) in a demonstration roadshow.

Lawyer Rommel Benliro of the Commission of Elections (Comelec-Aklan) said the roadshow will start on February 18 until February 28 in preparations for the midterm polls.

The poll body will be using the automated and upgraded version of VCMs in the canvassing of votes in the precinct level for the May 13 synchronized local and national elections.

Kalibo is the first town to conduct the VCM roadshow on Monday, February 18. The rest of the schedule are: Batan and Altavas on February 19, Balete and Banga on February 20, and Libacao and Madalag on February 21.

Voters and the public in Makato and Tangalan will also familiarize with the new features of VCMs on February 22 followed by Lezo and Malinao on February 23.

Comelec will be moving for the roadshow in New Washington and Numancia on February 25, Ibajay and Nabas on February 26 to demonstrate and orient the voting and counting process.

VCM familiarization will take place also on February 27 for Malay mainland and Boracay Island and Buruanga on February 28.

After the roadshow, election officers, board of election supervisors and canvassers will undergo trainings on how to operate the VCMs.  

Meanwhile, Benliro reminded the national and local candidates as well as party-list groups to observe the common poster areas or face sanctions.

The 90-day campaign period for party-list groups and senatorial candidates started on February 12 and will last until May 11. – Rappler.com

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