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Senatorial candidates join early voting for Eleksyon 2025
Early voting for Eleksyon 2025 commenced at 5 a.m. today, May 12, 2025, prioritizing senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and pregnant women.
Some senatorial candidates, including Lito Lapid and Panfilo Lacson, joined the early voting, with Lapid arriving as early as 5 a.m. at Porac Elementary School in Pampanga.
Willie Revillame also cast his vote during the early voting hours in Quezon City.
This is the first time the country has implemented nationwide early voting.
Voters' lists with colored photos were posted outside polling precincts to guide voters.
Election officials and poll watchers began preparations at 2 a.m., with some priority sector voters arriving as early as 5 a.m.
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