Senate receives first batch of COCs, ERs from Malabon, Cambodia, Vietnam

The Senate of the Philippines has received the first batch of Certificates of Canvass (COCs) and election returns (ERs) from Malabon City, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

These ballot boxes will be stored within the Senate building in Pasay City until Congress convenes as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC).

The COCs and ERs from Malabon City arrived on Tuesday night, followed by those from Cambodia and Vietnam on Wednesday morning.

According to the 1987 Constitution, election returns for President and Vice-President must be transmitted to Congress, addressed to the Senate President.

The Senate President is required to open all certificates in a joint public session with the House of Representatives within 30 days after election day.

Congress will then proceed to canvass the votes after determining the authenticity and due execution of the submitted documents.