Voting Board Seeks Candidates Equipped with LED Screens for Position
Elections in the Philippines are taking a remarkable turn, with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) urging canvassing boards across regions to set up public viewing areas outfitted with LED screens and projectors. This initiative, primarily aimed at enhancing transparency and public engagement, has been adopted in Central Visayas (Region 7) and is likely to spread elsewhere.
In these viewing areas, the public can catch a glimpse of the electoral process in action, fostering trust and building confidence in the system. Accredited observers, representing political parties and citizens' groups, monitor both the polling stations and canvassing centers to ensure the integrity of the process.
To further verify the accuracy of the electronic counts, random manual audits are conducted in certain precincts. Additionally, the Comelec deploys a Transparency Server that receives and displays election data in real-time. This server is monitored by both the public and media, offering yet another layer of transparency.
While the viewing areas are primarily a step to enhance public watchability, the overall regulatory framework ensures a fair and transparent electoral process. For instance, restrictions on campaigning near power lines demonstrate the commitment to maintaining a safe and reliable voting environment.
Francisco Pobe, the Regional Director of Comelec in Region 7, expressed his confidence in the regions' readiness for the upcoming elections, stating, "We're 100 percent ready. Everything is in place, we're just waiting for May 12."
To catch a glimpse of the electoral proceedings, head over to your nearest canvassing center and witness democracy in action!
- Access to real-time election data is provided through the Comelec's Transparency Server, monitored by both the public and the media, adding another layer of transparency in the elections.
- The Comelec, in an attempt to boost transparency and public involvement, has set up public viewing areas equipped with LED screens and projectors in regions like Central Visayas for citizens to observe the electoral process.
- In the regional Readiness and Commitment Ceremony, Francisco Pobe, the Regional Director of Comelec in Central Visayas, voiced confidence in the region's preparedness for the upcoming elections, stating they are fully prepared.
- Accredited observers, including political parties and citizens' groups, play a crucial role in elections by monitoring both polling stations and canvassing centers to ensure the electoral process's integrity.
- As part of the regulatory framework, certain campaigning restrictions are implemented, such as restrictions near power lines, reflecting a commitment to maintaining a safe and reliable voting environment in the broader field of politics and policy-and-legislation.
