Push Admin

Comelec sets timeline for deployment of election machines, ballots for May 9 polls

Article (news)

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="The production line of the Vote Counting Machines (VCMs) at Comelec warehouse in Sta. Rosa Laguna on March 14, 2022. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/news/03/15/20220314-laguna-comelec-warehouse-jc-38.jpg"/><figcaption>The production line of the Vote Counting Machines (VCMs) at Comelec warehouse in Sta. Rosa Laguna on March 14, 2022. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>STA. ROSA, Laguna — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is targeting to deploy all the vote counting machines (VCM) to be used in the May 9 elections by April 19, based on the timeline showed to the media Monday.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/14/22/comelec-opens-poll-preparations-to-public-scrutiny">Comelec opens poll preparations to public scrutiny</a></li></ul><p>In his presentation, Comelec director Julio Hernan, head of the packing and shipping committee, disclosed that the poll body has already started delivering VCM batteries to their destination hubs ahead of the actual machines.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">This is Comelec’s timeline for deployment of its election paraphernalia &amp; equipment for the May polls.<br/><br/>F2 Logistics of Dennis Uy bagged the contract to perform these deliveries. <a href="https://t.co/FWEV1XQpVf">pic.twitter.com/FWEV1XQpVf</a></p>— J. Villaruel (@jauhnetienne) <a href="https://twitter.com/jauhnetienne/status/1503262968481402884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>Meanwhile, the VCM kits, which contain the machine and other related paraphernalia, would be delivered starting April 2 in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">LOOK: Comelec official shows content of a VCM kit.<br/><br/>The one on the right (plastic sealed) is ready for deployment. <a href="https://t.co/fsZr20QIk7">pic.twitter.com/fsZr20QIk7</a></p>— J. Villaruel (@jauhnetienne) <a href="https://twitter.com/jauhnetienne/status/1503267135887269888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 14, 2022</a></blockquote><div><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charSet="utf-8" type="text/javascript"></script></div><p>VCMs intended for the National Capital Region are last to be delivered from April 18 to 19.</p><p>The timeline for the delivery of official ballots is from April 20 to May 5. </p><p>F2 Logistics, owned by administration ally Dennis Uy, is in charge of the shipping of the election paraphernalia from the Comelec warehouses to the regional hubs.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/11/22/comelec-assures-public-it-will-closely-watch-f2-logistics">Comelec assures public it will closely watch F2 Logistics</a></li>	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/11/01/21/poll-watchdog-wants-comelec-f2-transport-deal-canceled">Poll watchdog seeks cancellation of delivery contract between Comelec, Dennis Uy-linked logistics firm</a></li></ul><p>Commissioner Marlon Casquejo also clarified that the regional hubs set by F2 Logistics would still be under the control of Comelec. </p><p>&quot;The regional hubs, the VCM temporary storage, it is controlled by the Comelec. It&#x27;s part of the deliverables of the logistics firm but control is with Comelec,&quot; Casquejo said in a press conference.</p><p>CCTVs are also installed in the regional hubs to ensure that no unauthorized personnel would be allowed access in the facility. </p><p>The Philippines is set to elect its new set of national and local leaders on May 9. </p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/53CVChJOcdw?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

VCM kits, which contain the actual machine and other related paraphernalia, would be delivered starting April 2.

Comelec sets timeline for deployment of election machines, ballots for May 9 polls

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Traffic

Manila

Horoscope

News

Comelec sets timeline for deployment of election machines, ballots for May 9 polls

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel,

ABS-CBN News

Published Mar 15, 2022 05:30 PM PHT

|

Updated Mar 15, 2022 08:02 PM PHT

Read More:

Comele

Commission on Elections

halalan2022

Halalan 2022

halalan

VCM

F2 Logistics

May 9

delivery

vote counting machine

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2026 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.