Manila Bulletin
Poll official says spoiled ballot in SG an unfortunate incident
Comelec Commissioner George Garcia confirmed an incident in Singapore where a Filipino overseas voter received a spoiled ballot.
The Philippine Embassy in Singapore confirmed the isolated incident, stating the ballot was inadvertently given to a voter.
Garcia stated that the spoiled ballot should have been segregated and put in an envelope for spoiled ballots.
He emphasized the need for a thorough investigation to determine why the spoiled ballot was issued and to prevent recurrence.
Garcia defined a spoiled ballot as one returned due to physical defects, such as water damage or tearing.
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