by: John Lester Naguna
QUEZON CITY, (PIA) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) conducted a roadshow and demonstration on the proper use of automated counting machines (ACM) for members of the government media and government personnel at the Philippine Information Agency in Quezon City.
The event aimed to educate voters on the technology utilized by the ACM and to familiarize them with the steps involved in voting before and after using the machine.
During the demonstration, the Comelec showed that the voting process remains similar to previous elections—voters will shade their ballots and feed them into the machine—but enhancements have been integrated into the ACM for the upcoming mid-term elections.
Notable features include QR codes on voting receipts, a summary of selected candidates displayed on-screen, and a hybrid voting system.
Due to these enhancements, Comelec emphasized the importance of bringing the ACM closer to voters.
Buenafe De Guzman, a participant in the demonstration, expressed enthusiasm about the improvements made to the ACM.
“It was quick, in just a few seconds the machine has already printed the receipt, and the result was accurate,” she said in Filipino.
In addition to the demonstrations, COMELEC provided information on what voters can expect on election day, including early voting hours and priority polling places.
The commission is actively visiting various government offices, local governments, associations, and schools to ensure that proper usage of the ACM is widely taught.
Director-General Katherine Chloe De Castro expressed her gratitude to Comelec for their efforts in enhancing the voting process.
“Let us remember that every vote counts, maraming salamat, thank you again to our friends from Comelec,” she said.
An estimated 110,000 automated counting machines from South Korea will be utilized in the May 12, 2025, mid-term elections. (JCO/PIA-NCR)
(Photos by John Lester Naguna/PIA-NCR)
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