Comelec to clarify voter deactivation complaints after precinct finder glitches

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will clarify complaints regarding voters being listed as "deactivated" in their online Precinct Finder, which experienced glitches upon activation.

Commissioner George Garcia acknowledged receiving these complaints and appealed for understanding, stating the precinct finder is now working after initial issues due to high user volume.

He assured the public that the Comelec is investigating the issue with their information technology department.

Many registered voters reported "error" or "under maintenance" notifications, while others found discrepancies like being registered in two places.

Garcia reiterated that voters are deactivated if they failed to vote in two consecutive elections, such as the 2018 and 2019 elections.

As of March 31, Comelec had deactivated over 7.2 million individuals for not voting in two consecutive elections.

He emphasized that the voters' information sheet remains the most accurate record for the upcoming May 9 elections.