House OKs early voting bill for PWDs, seniors, healthcare workers, lawyers on 3rd reading

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Senior citizens, PWDs, healthcare workers and lawyers may soon be allowed to vote earlier than the rest of the population after a bill on the matter was approved by the House of Representatives on the third and final reading. | GabrielLaluINQ

If the bill is signed into law, those seeking to avail of the early voting benefits would be asked to register during a prescribed period.The Comelec would also be asked to design a registration system in coordination with several other agencies, and start an information campaign regarding the benefits should the bill be enacted.

“ Design a registration system, in coordination with local government units, the National Council on Disability Affairs, the Commission on Human Rights, the Office of the Bar Confidant of the Supreme Court, the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, the Department of Health, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for senior citizens, PWDs, lawyers, and human resources for health in order to facilitate their early voting,” the bill read.

 

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