Comelec warns of scam offering pre-shaded ballots

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has warned candidates about a scam offering 'pre-shaded ballots' that allegedly guarantee election victory by invalidating votes for opponents.

Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia explained that the fraudulent scheme involves using an invisible shade alongside the voter's actual mark on the ballot.

Commissioner Nelson Celis assured the public that Comelec employs a hybridized system with new security features to safeguard the integrity of ballots and the entire election process.

Celis further elaborated that scanned ballots are displayed on a 14-inch monitor after machine counting, allowing for pictures, videos, and manual verification, making the election difficult to rig.

Commissioner Aimee Ferolino urged candidates not to fall for such offers, emphasizing that there is no such thing as a 'sure win' in elections, as the outcome ultimately depends on the voters.