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Capiz completes testing, sealing of 773 ACMs
The Iloilo City Commission on Elections (Comelec) successfully completed the final testing and sealing (FTS) of 414 automated counting machines (ACMs) for the upcoming elections.
The FTS process went generally without major issues, with only minor concerns like a shortage of sample ballots and difficulty locating a USB device being promptly resolved.
Comelec's preparations for the elections are now at 99 percent, with the final step involving the dispatch of election paraphernalia.
All ACMs will remain secured in voting centers under Philippine National Police guard until Election Day.
Technicians from the Department of Education are on standby to provide technical support for the machines.
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