THE Commission on Elections is adapting additional measures to ensure that the May 9 polls will not be a Covid-19 “super spreader” event, even as the Philippine National Police reported massive violations of health protocols in just a span of four days.
One measure being planned is the use of isolation voting places for voters who manifest symptoms of virus infection. The commissioner said an estimated 67.5 million registered voters representing more than half of the country’s total population are expected to cast their votes on May 9. He disclosed that quite a number of local politicians, running for reelection and are the subjects of complaints of alleged vote buying, have been asked to explain their actions.
Año reminded local officials to allow candidates to campaign in their areas, while mandating them to form transition committees early in order to ensure the smooth and orderly transfer of positions.