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Comelec: Almost 800 VCMs were found to be defective during final testing, sealing
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) discovered approximately 800 vote counting machines (VCMs) to be defective during final testing and sealing nationwide.
This number represents less than 1% of the total VCMs, with at least 233 units already replaced as of Saturday.
Additionally, at least 143 SD cards were found to be defective, but 107 have been replaced.
The final testing and sealing of VCMs commenced on May 2.
Comelec spokesperson John Rex Laudiangco stated that unused ballots on Election Day will be torn in half and placed in separate envelopes by the electoral board after voting.
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