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VCM breakdowns in Nueva Ecija precincts

Various vote counting machines (VCM) broke down in numerous Nueva Ecija precincts causing delay, frustration, and confusion among the voters in queue. Improper insertion and simple machine glitches were the most reported causes of the breakdown of the VCMs. Among the precincts with broken VCMs include Central Elementary School in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, Santor Elementary School in Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, and San Francisco Elementary School in San Antonio, Nueva Ecija. The Board of Election Inspectors […]

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Smooth voting process in various precincts in the District of Metro Manila South

Amidst few reported broken VCMs, the voting process in the District of Metro Manila South has been generally peaceful with no reported injuries or violent incidents thanks to the cooperation between COMELEC officials, volunteers, and the Philippine National Police (PNP).   Precincts in San Agustin Elementary School in Barangay Moonwalk, Parañaque City, Las Piñas East National High School, Las Piñas City, Pamplona Uno, Las Piñas City, Villa Carolina II in Tunasan, Muntinlupa City, and Multination […]

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Voting in San Carlos, Negros Occidental, peaceful

QUEZON City, Philippines – The official ballots were released in 4:30 in the morning. At around 5:30 AM, the ballot boxes were sealed and the vote-counting machines were initialized by the Board of Inspectors and poll-watchers. At exactly 6 in the morning, the polling precincts were opened to the voters with a special lane for senior citizens, persons with disabilities and pregnant women. Although there were incidents of paper jams in the VCMs, the BEI […]

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ICMY: VCM malfunction normal – COMELEC

QUEZON City, Philippines – After many reports regarding malfunctioning vote-counting machines, the Commission on Elections is studying the possibility of extending the voting period, which needs a COMELEC resolution. Commissioner Rowena Guanzon said that although the vote-counting machines underwent checks and testings, it is normal for VCMs to malfunction as the machines have been transported to distant locations. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Free ride for voters in Taguig

QUEZON City, Philippines – Despite the shortage of public transport due to the elections, a free ride program was implemented in Taguig City, which encouraged many to exercise their right to vote. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/lBRm4BKGS4s

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Machine malfunction incidents spoil election day

  Vote Counting Machines or VCMs in some areas marred the early casting of votes by registered voters during election day. 93,000 VCMs were deployed by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in precincts around the country. Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) Correspondent Jeffrey Datuin reported the malfunction of VCM in  Lapu-lapu Elementary School in Tondo. “May mga machine po na nasira dito sa Sapang Maragul Elementary School, Tarlac City. Ang ginawa po nila pinaboto po yung mga tao […]

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Mga botante patuloy pa rin sa pagboto sa kabila ng mga aberya

SAN Miguel, Camarines Sur — Hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa rin naaayos ang dalawang vote counting machine (VCM) sa Barangay San Miguel Elementary School. Wala ring pahayag si Precent Officer, Jurith Mata kung maaayos pa ang nasabing VCM. Ayon naman kay Joselito Zabala, Commission on Election Assistant Officer, kung wala ng boboto ay hindi rin naman nila isasalang o ipapasok ang mga balota. Ang ilang botante ay hindi na muna bumoto hangga’t wala pang resibo na lumalabas. Samantala, ang ibang […]

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UPDATED: Comelec replaces 150 vote counting machines as of 2 p.m.

  (Eagle News) — The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has replaced at least 150 vote counting machines as of 2 p.m. on Monday, May 9 as reports of malfunctioning vote counting machines marred the controversial Philippine national elections. In a tweet by Comelec commissioner Rowena Guanzon, he said that the 150 vote counting machines that were replaced were fewer compared to the VCMs which malfunctioned in 2013 which were 1,300. Earlier,  Guanson also tweeted that […]

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Paper jam ballot naranasan sa isang presinto sa Hindang, Leyte

    Ayon kay Dindo Cabaltera, Chairman ng Board of Election Inspector (BEI) ng Hindang National High School,Hindang Leyte, nagkaroon ng Paper Jam Ballot sa isang Vote Counting Machine sa Precint 0012A, 0013A, 0013B at 0014A ng nasabing paaralan. Nangyari ito pagkatapos lang na makaboto ang mga naunang grupo ng mga botante,  

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Duterte votes in Davao City

    (Eagle News) – Presidential candidate and survey front runner Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte voted past 2 p.m. on Monday, May 9, becoming the last of the “presidentiables” to cast his vote on election day. Duterte, wore a checkered red polo, when he went to his polling precinct at the Daniel R. Aguinaldo National High School to vote.  He was accompanied by his common-law-wife, Cielito “Honeylet” Avanceña. The Davao City mayor has been […]

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10 dead in Philippine election day violence

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — At least 10 people died across the Philippines in election day violence on Monday, as gunmen attacked polling stations, ambushed vehicles and stole vote counting machines, police said. However authorities described the violence as isolated incidents and that the overall conduct of the elections — which will see tens of millions of people cast their votes for president and 18,000 other positions — was peaceful. In the worst attack, seven people were […]

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NBA: Cavs sweep into Eastern finals, Thunder pull level with Spurs

The Cleveland Cavaliers punched their ticket to the NBA Eastern Conference finals on Sunday, holding off a desperate Hawks team 100-99 in Atlanta to complete a sweep of their second-round playoff series. Kevin Love scored 27 points and tied his career-high with eight three-pointers to help Cleveland wrap up the 4-0 series victory. The Cavs, who fell to the Golden State Warriors in last year’s NBA Finals, will play either Toronto or Miami for a […]

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