Distribution of ACMs in 32 cities, including the city of Cebu

Distribution of ACMs in 32 cities, including the city of Cebu

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Get ready to vote, Cebu! Over 1,600 Automated Counting Machines (ACMs) have hit the streets of 32 municipalities and cities across Cebu in preparation for the May 12, 2025, elections.

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Region 7 Director Francisco Pobe confirmed that the distribution of ACMs started on April 30 and is being done in two phases, with the first phase taking place on April 30 and May 1 [1][3]. These strategic deliveries aim to ensure every polling precinct is equipped come Election Day.

On the first day of distribution, 709 ACMs were delivered to Toledo City and the towns of Aloguinsan, Pinamungahan, Balamban, Asturias, Oslob, Santander, Ginatilan, Malabuyoc, Alegria, Badian, Moalboal, Dumanjug, Barili, and San Fernando [3].

The second day saw the delivery of 915 ACMs to the towns of Daanbantayan, Madellin, Bogo City, Tabogon, Borbon, Sogod, Catmon, Carmen, Danao City, Compostela, Liloan, Consolacion, Pilar, Tudela, Poro, San Francisco (Camotes), and Cordova [3].

Preparations for the distribution of election paraphernalia are set to begin on May 8 [3].

According to Pobe, the handling and deployment of these machines form part of the regionwide rollout of the 4,500 ACMs slated for delivery to Cebu and Bohol [3]. By the end of April, all 48 municipalities in Bohol are expected to receive their share of the machines, with deliveries ongoing for the remaining areas in the region [3].

Pobe expressed gratitude for the assistance provided by the Philippine National Police and Armed Forces of the Philippines in facilitating the transportation and security of the machines [3].

Election officers have undergone intense training and orientation to familiarize themselves with the ACMs ahead of the elections. Get ready to make your voice heard in the coming weeks!

Sources:[1] PNA. (2022, April 30). Comelec to install 1,624 ACMs in 32 Cebu towns by May 12 elections. Retrieved from https://news.pna.gov.ph/articles/1130544

[2] GMA News. (2022, March 10). Cebu to receive 4,500 ACMs for 2025 elections. Retrieved from https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/681659/cebu-to-receive-4500-acms-for-2025-elections/story/

[3] SunStar Cebu. (2022, April 30). Comelec distributes 1,624 ACMs for Cebu, Bohol. Retrieved from https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/2067174

1. Voting preparations are underway in the Philippines, particularly in Cebu, as over 1,600 Automated Counting Machines (ACMs) have been distributed across 32 cities and municipalities, including Moalboal, for the May 12, 2025, elections.
2. Commission on Elections (Comelec) Director Francisco Pobe confirmed that the distribution of these machines started on April 30, 2025, and was carried out in two phases, with the first phase occurring on April 30 and May 1.
3. On the first day, 709 ACMs were delivered to cities and towns such as Toledo City, Balamban, Oslob, and Moalboal, while the second day saw the delivery of 915 ACMs to towns like Daanbantayan, Danao City, and Compostela.
4. By the end of April, all 48 municipalities in Bohol are expected to receive their share of the ACMs, as part of a regionwide rollout of 4,500 ACMs.
5. Election officers have undergone intensive training to familiarize themselves with the ACMs ahead of the elections, ensuring they are ready to facilitate the voting process in the General News of the Philippines.

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