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Comelec spox bares plans for senatorial, party-list groups proclamation
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will hold the proclamation of winning senators on Wednesday afternoon, May 18, and party-list groups on Thursday afternoon, May 19.
Acting Comelec spokesperson Rex Laudiangco announced that elected senators may bring five companions, while winning party-list groups will be limited to two guests.
The poll body is prioritizing adherence to minimum public health standards during the proclamation proceedings.
Winning senators and their companions will undergo a security check, and their vaccination cards will be confirmed beforehand to expedite entry.
The Comelec had already canvassed approximately 70% of certificates of canvass for the senatorial and party-list races as of May 12.
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