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Comelec starts deploying ballots, paraphernalia for May polls
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) began the nationwide deployment of official ballots and other election paraphernalia for the May 12 midterm elections on April 22, 2025.
The initial deployment targeted six areas in Mindanao, including Basilan, Tawi-Tawi, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Lanao del Sur, and the Special Geographic Area.
A total of 3,576 boxes containing 2,378,828 official ballots and indelible ink were part of the first batch shipped from Comelec's Santa Rosa City Warehouse.
These ballots will be turned over to city and municipal treasurers for safekeeping and subsequent distribution.
Comelec aims to complete the deployment of approximately 110,000 automated counting machines (ACMs) by April 25.
Delivery of Starlink transmission devices for geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) is expected by the last week of April.
Comelec is also investigating four candidates for alleged illegal campaigning during Holy Week.
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