By Junex Doronio
ANTICIPATING THE MASSIVE WITHDRAWAL of teachers from their poll duties in the upcoming barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE), the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday reiterated its readiness and said that 5,558 policemen will substitute the teachers who withdraw as electoral board members.
The PNP made the assurance amid reports that some teachers in Cotabato City and Abra have backed out of the task due to fear of violence.
“Maaga pa lamang ay in-anticipate na ito ng PNP kaya meron po tayong naka-standby na 5,588 na trained na PNP na puwede pong mag-serve as special board of electoral inspector po,” said PNP spokesperson Police Colonel Jean Fajardo in an interview with GMA Integrated News’ Unang Balita.
Meanwhile, in order to ensure a peaceful election, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) reminded the voters of the following “do’s and don’ts”:
Do’s:
* Know your precinct number and voting center.
* When voting, use the folder to cover your ballot.
* Avoid erasures and leaving unnecessary marks on the ballot.
* After voting, submit the ballot and leave the voting precinct to make space for other voters.
Don’ts:
* Vote more than once or be a substitute for other voters.
* Do not tear or destroy the ballot.
* Do not take a photo or a selfie with the ballot.
* Do not hesitate to ask the precinct personnel for guidance.
Be guided accordingly.
(AI/MNM)
