Palawan residents vote in historic plebiscite

Voters in this plebiscite, which is manual, are being asked to write yes if they agree with the proposal, or no if they disagree.

Comelec Commissioner Antonio Kho Jr earlier said that Isolation Polling Places were set up in addition to regular polling precincts for voters who will show symptoms of COVID-19. “Observers also note that the process appears well-organized, and anti-COVID protocols are being enforced and followed,” NAMFREL added, citing the preliminary observations of its volunteers during the opening procedures, the first few hours of voting, and some pre-plebiscite activities.

NAMFREL also said that in some instances, physical distancing was not observed in some queues due to the downpour at the start of the voting.Lente said there were reports of alleged vote buying in"multiple areas the day before elections," with payment supposedly ranging from P200 to P1,000.

At last Filipino voters are making themselves felt. Just shows that money gimmicks don't work na...

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