The national canvassing of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc for the senatorial and partylist elections was temporarily affected by the fluctuation of power supply at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City on Sunday, May 15.
The Comelec en banc, which sits as the National Board of Canvassers (NBOC), was on its sixth day of canvassing of certificates of canvass (COCs) when some of the lighting suddenly went out around 4 p.m.
“The sudden fluctuation of power supply was caused by the NGCP [National Grid Corporation of the Philippines,” the Comelec said.
@MB_mrtnsdngdng Power supply fluctuates here at PICC in Pasay City where the national canvassing for senatorial and partylist races are being held. Comelec says it is awaiting advisory from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines. | @MB_mrtnsdngdng pic.twitter.com/DdwOKonmn6
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Despite the incident, the canvassing of the COCs pushed through with Comelec Chairman Saidamen Pangarungan presiding over the canvassing.
The Comelec said that it will wait for an advisory from the NGCP to determine what caused the power supply fluctuation.
Prior to this, heavy rainfall was reported in Metro Manila.