The Commission on Elections held its first-ever National Election Summit inviting dozens of stakeholders to discuss several electoral issues, including campaign finance, and how to ensure fair elections. | zacariansINQ
Garcia also tagged the summit as “historic,” explaining in a press briefing that it was because it showed the public the Comelec’s intention to listen and consult with its stakeholders.
“Mahirap na kami lang po ang may monopolyo ng pamamaraan [at] kaalaman sa kung paano tayo magkakaroon ng maayos na election management, so yun ‘yung dahilan bakit historic ito dahil we consult everyone,” said Garcia. According to Garcia, 53 focused group discussions are set to be held in the summit’s breakout sessions. The topics to be discussed are the following:Filing of Certificate of Candidacy, Party-list accreditation, Adjudication of cases“Pro or against the Comelec, it doesn’t matter. What is important in this is democracy, we listen and we will definitely act accordingly,” said Garcia.
The summit is set to be held for three days until March 10. Guests on the first day included Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, Senator Imee Marcos, and Mountain Province Rep. Maximo Dalog Jr. Meanwhile, Garcia said that Vice President Sara Duterte and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin are expected to attend its second day, while President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will arrive on the final day, March 10.
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