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Voting starts for first Philippine elections during COVID-19 pandemic
Around 65.7 million registered Filipino voters are expected to participate in the Philippines' first national and local elections during the COVID-19 pandemic on May 9.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has implemented major adjustments to ensure safe and honest elections, including extended voting hours from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
While face masks are mandatory in polling precincts, voters are not required to present a vaccination card or a negative COVID-19 test result.
To speed up the voting process, voters are encouraged to bring a list of their chosen candidates.
Comelec Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan visited an elementary school in Pasay City to observe the conduct of voting.
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Over 65 million Filipinos are eligible to vote on May 9, 2022, to elect a new president, vice president, senators, party-list representatives, and local officials in an election conducted amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Registered voters exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19 but not yet tested positive can cast their ballots in the May 9 elections.
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Malacañang has declared Monday, May 9, 2022, a special non-working holiday throughout the country to allow Filipinos to exercise their right to vote.
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The Department of Health (DOH) is reminding the public to strictly follow health protocols during the national and local elections on May 9 to prevent a surge in COVID-19 cases.
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A total of 756,083 poll workers will be deployed for the May 9, 2022 elections, with the Department of Education (DepEd) providing the vast majority of personnel.
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