"The Ultimate Guide to Comelec's Printing Target A Canard-Free Journey" This title suggests that the post will provide a comprehensive and accurate guide (no "canards" or misinformation) on Comelec's printing target, which refers to their goal of printing 73 million ballots for the upcoming national and local polls.

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The Ultimate Guide to Comelec's Printing Target A Canard-Free Journey

As the May 12 national and local polls approach, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has successfully achieved its printing target of 1.5 million ballots per day. Following an almost three-week delay caused by a directive from the Supreme Court (SC), Chairman George Erwin Garcia is confident that they will complete the printing of 73 million needed ballots on schedule.

A Printing Frenzy Achieving Targets

As of February 3, the National Printing Office (NPO) had exceeded its daily output target of 1.5 million ballots, reaching an impressive 1.8 million per day. Garcia expressed optimism that they will reach an even higher rate of 2 million per day, ensuring they meet their April 14 deadline.

Efficient Machines A Canard-Free Setup

To make up for lost time, Comelec is utilizing six printing machines – four owned by the NPO and two provided by Miru Systems of South Korea. This efficient setup allows them to maintain a steady pace, ensuring that all ballots are printed on schedule without any delays.

Verification Ensuring Quality and Accuracy

While printing has reached top speed, verification remains a crucial process. Comelec plans to hire an additional 250-300 verifiers to augment the existing 800 doing manual verification on each printed ballot. This ensures quality and specifications compliance for every single ballot. Additionally, machine verification will also be used to further check ballots, guaranteeing that all ballots are thoroughly vetted before being released into circulation.

Accommodating Growth Expanding Facilities

Comelec is considering renting a facility, such as the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) or Amoranto Stadium, to accommodate the manual verification process and the 500 automated counting machines that will be used for ballot verification. This move demonstrates their commitment to ensuring every ballot is accounted for.

Priority Regions Printing Completed

The NPO has completed printing ballots for several priority regions, including those of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and Regions 4 (Calabarzon and Mimaropa) and 5 (Bicol). For BARMM, only national and local election ballots have been printed, while parliamentary polls are on hold pending Congressional approval.

Conclusion A Canard-Free Journey to Election Day

Comelec's achievement of their printing target is a testament to their dedication to ensuring a smooth and successful election process. With manual and machine verification in place, the commission is well-equipped to handle any challenges that may arise during the voting period. As we count down to May 12, one thing is certain – Comelec has proven itself a force to be reckoned with in the world of elections.

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