"Comelec Prioritizes Regional Ballot Printing for Smooth Elections

Comelec Prioritizes Regional Ballot Printing for Smooth ElectionsIn a recent move to ensure a smooth and efficient electoral process, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced that it will prioritize the printing of ballots by region, starting from the farthest locations. This decision aims to make up for the almost three-week delay in printing caused by temporary restraining orders issued by the Supreme Court on January 14.Regional Prioritization and Inclusive Ballot PrintingAccording to Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia, the poll body will begin printing ballots by region, starting from the farthest locations. This decision includes all candidates, regardless of their status, ensuring that their names are printed on the ballot papers. Candidates who are still awaiting a final decision on their disqualification cases or motions for reconsideration from the Comelec en banc will remain included in the official ballots.Candidate Disqualifications and Ballot Printing SpeedThe Comelec has been dealing with several disqualified candidate cases, including that of incumbent Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro. To make up for lost time, the Comelec aims to print 1.5 million ballots per day using its two HP printers from Miru Systems and four Canon printers of the National Printing Office (NPO). Both types of printers are expected to produce at least 750,000 ballots per day, resulting in a combined daily target of 1.5 million.Confidence in Meeting TimelineDespite the delay, Comelec Chairman Garcia expressed confidence that they would still be able to meet their 77-day timeline or until April 28. With the revised plan in place, the poll body is optimistic about completing the printing process on schedule.ConclusionIn this blog post, we have examined how the Comelec prioritizes regional ballot printing and its efforts to ensure a smooth and efficient electoral process. The poll body's decision to include all candidates in the official ballots, regardless of their status, demonstrates its commitment to transparency and fairness. With its revised plan in place, the Comelec is well on track to meet its timeline and deliver a successful election outcome.Keywords: Ballot printing, Comelec, regional prioritization, electoral process, transparency, fairness

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