Manila Bulletin
Palace declares May 9 a special holiday for the 2022 elections
Malacañang has declared Monday, May 9, 2022, a special non-working holiday throughout the country to allow Filipinos to exercise their right to vote.
The declaration, through Proclamation No. 1357 signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, aims to enable the people to properly exercise their right to vote while adhering to public health measures.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) had earlier requested the President to make the election day a holiday.
Comelec Commissioner George Garcia stated that 65.8 million Filipinos are expected to vote on Monday.
The Comelec also confirmed that voters with COVID-19 or exhibiting symptoms will be allowed to vote.
President Duterte previously urged the public to adhere to minimum public health standards when voting to avoid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
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