The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has recently briefed the diplomatic corps—comprised of 27 countries—about the automated election system for the upcoming May 2022 polls.
Comelec Spokesperson James B. Jimenez said that at least 40 people attended the election system briefing last Wednesday, March 30.
“So far, magaganda ang reactions nila (they gave positive reactions), and in fact, we had some inquiries about the mechanics of setting up the automated elections,” said Jimenez during a press conference on Thursday, March 31.
“Natutuwa po kami sa resulta at nagpapasalamat kami sa kasamahan natin sa diplomatic corps (We are elated with the result and we are thankful to our colleagues at the diplomatic corps).”
According to Jimenez, the diplomats were informed about the general election information.
As part of the practical demonstration, he said the diplomats were given sample ballots to experience how to cast their votes at the machine.
“At nagkaroon sila ng overview ng (They also had an overview of) voting, counting, and canvassing,” said the poll spokesperson.
Jimenez said the 27 delegations of the diplomatic corps were Angola, Australia, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Canada, Czech Republic, the European Union, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, the Russian Federation, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Timor-Leste, the United States of America, and Venezuela.