Comelec 90-95% ready for May polls

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is nearing completion of its preparations for the upcoming May 12 national and local elections, with Chairperson George Garcia stating they are "about 90 to 95 percent prepared."

The ballots are ready and currently undergoing verification, with the printing of Voter's Information Sheets (VIS) scheduled to finish by March 25.

Members of the Board of Election Inspectors are undergoing training, and the public can enroll in internet voting through a provided link.

Security forces from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police have been deployed nationwide to ensure security.

Comelec is encouraging the public to report any election law violations, such as vote buying or unauthorized campaign materials, by sending pictures as evidence.

The commission will investigate and initiate cases even without formal complaints from the public.

Candidates are advised to monitor their opponents for any potential wrongdoing and to report violations immediately to Comelec for possible disqualification.