Comelec receives nearly 50,000 absentee ballots

As of May 5, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has received nearly 50,000 accomplished ballots for local absentee voting (LAV).

These ballots are from various government agencies including the Philippine Army, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Navy, Philippine National Police, Department of Education, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology, Bureau of Fire Protection, Department of the Interior and Local Government, Philippine Coast Guard, Department of Foreign Affairs, Public Attorney's Office, and National Power Corporation.

The Comelec had approved 84,357 voters for local absentee voting, which took place from April 27 to 29, 2022.

A briefing was held for the Special Electoral Boards who will count the LAV ballots on May 9.

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