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Comelec all geared up for May 2022 polls, says Pangarungan
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan announced that the poll body is fully prepared for the upcoming May 9 National and Local Elections.
Pangarungan made this declaration during a joint command conference with key government agencies including the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).
He highlighted that with just 30 days remaining until election day, the printing of ballots is complete, and vote counting machines (VCMs) and other election materials are currently being distributed nationwide.
Pangarungan credited the Comelec's workforce and its partner agencies for achieving these preparations ahead of schedule.
He specifically requested the continued support of the AFP, PNP, and PCG in ensuring the security of the ballots, emphasizing the critical role of security in successful elections.
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