Mall voting sees high turnout, broader implementation eyed for midterm polls — Comelec

The initiative aims to enhance the convenience and accessibility of voting for Filipinos, particularly the vulnerable sectors. 

People cast their vote at a precinct in Robinsons Manila during the pilot testing of mall voting on October 10, 2023.MANILA, Philippines — The country’s first-ever mall voting initiative saw a high turnout during the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections, the poll body said Monday.

Laudiangco said the Comelec plans to expand the mall voting initiative in the 2025 midterm elections. It noted that the voting procedure was generally smooth in many participating malls. Its watchers also reported that the majority of the precincts were located on upper floors. The Commission on Elections Precinct Finder is now accessible to those who will be casting their votes for the Oct. 30 barangay...

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