Canvassing Observation Zones Designated by the Comelec
Rewritten Article:
Election watchers in Central Visayas are in for a treat, as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is rolling out LED screens and projectors at canvassing centers across the region. This new setup, dubbed as public viewing areas, is designed to keep voters informed and engaged during the canvassing process without disrupting the proceedings.
According to Comelec Regional Director Francisco Pobe, only authorized personnel will be allowed inside the canvassing centers. These include official representatives, poll watchers, and legal counsels, all of whom must have proper documentation from the commission.
Pobe warns potential visitors to steer clear of the canvassing venues as they're strictly off-limits to supporters, aiming to prevent overcrowding and potential disruptions. However, on a case-by-case basis, family members of candidates may receive special permissions to attend.
Why the secrecy? Comelec is committed to maintaining order, security, and transparency during the canvassing period. To ensure everyone stays in the loop, Comelec is encouraging local governments and election officers to set up viewing areas outside the canvassing centers. This way, citizens can still catch a glimpse of the action without having to squeeze inside.
So, how will this unfold? LED screens or projectors will be set up outside canvassing centers, casting the canvassing process onto large, viewable surfaces for all to see. This move promises to maintain transparency while managing the crowd effectively.
With election preparations in full swing, Comelec 7 is confident they're ready for the big day. Here's to a fair and transparent election in Central Visayas!
Insights from Enrichment Data:
- Public viewing areas are set up to enhance transparency and public engagement during elections in Central Visayas.
- These areas feature visual displays of the canvassing process, making it accessible to the public.
- The aim is to provide transparency by allowing the public to monitor the electoral process closely.
- The government's policy-and-legislation in Central Visayas, as represented by the Commission on Elections (Comelec), is implementing public viewing areas during elections in 2025 to boost transparency and public engagement.
- These viewing areas, equipped with LED screens and projectors, will display the canvassing process, enabling supporters to follow the general-news without disrupting the proceedings.
- Restrictions have been put in place for the canvassing centers, limiting access to only accredited personnel such as official representatives, poll watchers, and legal counsels.
- Interestingly, while supporters are advised to steer clear of the canvassing venues, family members of candidates may receive special permissions to attend on a case-by-case basis.
- This new approach can be considered a part of the broader efforts in politics to maintain order, security, and transparency during elections, in line with the principles of openness and public accountability.
