Comelec pushes early vote for vulnerable constituents

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TO ease the crowds and protect those most at risk, the Commission on Elections urged senior citizens, pregnant women, and persons with disabilities (PWDs) to vote as early as 5:00 a.m., which is a two-hour window ahead of the regular 7:00 a.m.precinct opening.

Comelec also announced that the pre-voting enrollment for internet voting among Filipinos abroad has been extended until noontime of May 12.

Comelec said voter turnout in midterm elections usually hovers around 63 to 65 percent.

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Published On: 2025-05-11 @ 16:12:00 (1 days ago)

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