Poll Watchers’ eyes are now glued
in Voting Counting Machines and official ballots in Muntinlupa as election
paraphernalia’s transportation in polling precincts begins.
Five days before the national and
local elections, Commission on Elections – Muntinlupa assures locals that
developments are all in place according to plan.
Official ballots were brought first
to Muntinlupa City Hall Treasurer’s Office from the National Printing Office in
Quezon City, escorted by PNP personnel, while VCMs were transported from
Mutinational Village in Parañaque City to various schools which will be used as
voting precincts last May 4.
There were no glitches and
problems occurred during the Final Testing and Sealing of the machines. VCMs
are now housed in Muntinlupa school’s principal offices.
COMELEC – Muntinlupa director
Atty. Ronald Sindo said election paraphernalia are guarded by PNP on a 24/7
shift. Sindo said poll watchers are also welcome to post guard.
The local election officer
reminded locals of prohibitions in the upcoming elections.
COMELEC will implement a No
Smoking Policy within the school premises, voters will not be allowed to carry
mobile phones or cameras inside the polling precinct to be used in taking
pictures, there shall be no more than two watchers in the precinct, and there
should be no campaign paraphernalia on Election Day.
A Refresher Course was conducted
last May 3 at Muntinlupa Sports Complex to update Board of Election Inspectors
on latest instructions from COMELEC.
Mayor Jaime Fresnedi encourages
poll watchers and the public to take part in making the May 9 elections a
peaceful voting event.
