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Behind the Scenes: Comelec Prioritizes Regional Ballot PrintingAs the Commission on Elections (Comelec) resumes printing 73 million ballots for the May 12 national and local elections, Chairman George Erwin Garcia has announced a strategic approach to ensure timely distribution of election materials by region. Starting from the farthest regions, the poll body will prioritize printing and distributing ballots, ensuring all electoral areas receive their ballots on schedule.Regional Printing InitiativeGarcia explained that the Comelec will print ballots by region, with the most distant regions being printed first. This proactive approach is designed to guarantee timely delivery of election materials, considering the May 12 deadline is just 77 days away. The poll body aims to complete the printing process by April 28.Inclusion of Candidates' NamesGarcia also clarified that candidates who are still awaiting a final decision on their disqualification cases or motions for reconsideration from the Comelec en banc will still be included in official ballots. This includes incumbent Marikina City Mayor Marcelino Teodoro, whose certificate of candidacy for congressman was earlier canceled by the Comelec Second Division.Productivity TargetsTo make up for the almost three-week delay in printing, the Comelec has set a target of 1.5 million ballots per day using two HP printers and four Canon printers deputized by the National Printing Office (NPO). Both types of printers are expected to produce at least 750,000 ballots per day, resulting in a combined total of 1.5 million.Confidence in Meeting TimelineGarcia expressed confidence that despite the initial delay, the Comelec will still meet its timeline or until April 28. With printing and distribution taking top priority, voters can expect a smooth and efficient voting process come election day.By prioritizing regional printing and setting productivity targets, the Comelec is proactively ensuring that all electoral areas receive their ballots on time. As the country prepares for the May 12 elections, the poll body's efforts will be crucial in maintaining a peaceful and orderly voting process.I made the following changes:1. Rephrased sentences to improve clarity and flow.2. Added transitional phrases to connect ideas between paragraphs.3. Changed some sentence structures to make them more concise and effective.4. Improved punctuation, including adding commas for better readability.5. Standardized verb tenses throughout the text.6. Made minor adjustments to wording for greater precision and consistency.Let me know if you have any further requests!

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