Election Day!
10 May 2010 
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I was one of the first 20 voters in my precinct in Matina, Davao City, having arrived there at half past 6am. The polls opened on time at 7am, and by all accounts, all of the PCOS machines in the school were operating nominally. The voting process, however, did not seem faster compared to previous general elections in which I’ve participated. In fact, it seemed slow. In the first hour, less than 40 were able to vote. With 802 voters registered in my cluster of 4 precincts, I wonder if everyone will be able to vote by the end of the day…
Here are some photos of election day in my precinct.
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- Voter’s Assistance
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- Voters’ List
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- Voters’ List
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- Election Day
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- Election Day
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- 1st to vote
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- 1st to vote
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- Line
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- Casting his ballot
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- PCOS machine battery
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- Sisters @ Precinct 1247A
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- PPCRV volunteers
After voting, ANC contacted me for an interview with David Celdran. David asked me how Dabawenyo voters perceived the automated elections system. I said that, in my view, it did not help speed up the voting process. Hopefully, however, it would help speed up the counting process later on.
The weather in Davao cooperated with the voters and election personnel. It was raining when I was shading the eggs on my ballot. Now, as of press time, the skies are overcast and there’s a slight breeze. On the news I see that other areas in the country are experiencing terrible heat. I can only sympathize with the BEIs and the voters in those areas.
I shall continue watching the polls up until tonight.
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Wishing for the best in the elections down south! At least is underway, right?
Very much underway.