Incidents of malfunctioning machines mar PH midterm polls
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Incidents of malfunctioning machines mar PH midterm polls
David Dizon,
ABS-CBN News
Published May 13, 2019 01:46 PM PHT
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Updated May 13, 2019 04:33 PM PHT

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is hoping to smooth over a "checkered run" in Monday's midterm elections amid reports of malfunctioning vote-counting and voter registration verification machines in different parts of the country.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is hoping to smooth over a "checkered run" in Monday's midterm elections amid reports of malfunctioning vote-counting and voter registration verification machines in different parts of the country.
In a press briefing, Comelec spokesman James Jimenez admitted a malfunction in the vote-counting machine in precinct 0550C in NB 304 in San Antonio High School prevented former Vice President Jejomar Binay from casting his vote.
In a press briefing, Comelec spokesman James Jimenez admitted a malfunction in the vote-counting machine in precinct 0550C in NB 304 in San Antonio High School prevented former Vice President Jejomar Binay from casting his vote.
"Hindi lang siya ang essentially makaka-re-feed. Lahat ng na-reject, especially those who came after him, lahat yun mare-re-feed," Jimenez said.
"Hindi lang siya ang essentially makaka-re-feed. Lahat ng na-reject, especially those who came after him, lahat yun mare-re-feed," Jimenez said.
The former vice-president was later allowed to fill up a new ballot that was fed into a new machine.
The former vice-president was later allowed to fill up a new ballot that was fed into a new machine.
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Binay said the problem with the malfunctioning machines is that a lot of votes might not be counted.
Binay said the problem with the malfunctioning machines is that a lot of votes might not be counted.
“Sinabi ko nga, base sa kasaysayan, nangyari na ito. This is another way of reducing the voters,” he said.
“Sinabi ko nga, base sa kasaysayan, nangyari na ito. This is another way of reducing the voters,” he said.
“If you multiply yung nangyari sa akin at saka lahat nung kasama ko [sa polling precinct], maraming mawawalan ng boto. Naka-boto, pero hindi nabilang."
“If you multiply yung nangyari sa akin at saka lahat nung kasama ko [sa polling precinct], maraming mawawalan ng boto. Naka-boto, pero hindi nabilang."
Sen. Grace Poe also failed to vote at exactly 10 a.m. in Sta Lucia Elementary School in San Juan due to a malfunctioning vote-counting machine (VCM).
Sen. Grace Poe also failed to vote at exactly 10 a.m. in Sta Lucia Elementary School in San Juan due to a malfunctioning vote-counting machine (VCM).
Principal Vito Mangote said a Comelec technical team would fix the machine after their own technicians failed to address the technical problem of the VCM inside Precinct 81.
Principal Vito Mangote said a Comelec technical team would fix the machine after their own technicians failed to address the technical problem of the VCM inside Precinct 81.
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The senator decided to leave but returned past noon to cast her vote after the machine started working.
The senator decided to leave but returned past noon to cast her vote after the machine started working.
Sen. Nancy Binay and Pasig mayoralty candidate Vico Sotto also deferred casting their votes due to machine problems. Sotto told ANC he received reports at least 35 VCMs were not working in Pasig.
Sen. Nancy Binay and Pasig mayoralty candidate Vico Sotto also deferred casting their votes due to machine problems. Sotto told ANC he received reports at least 35 VCMs were not working in Pasig.
Mayoralty candidate Vico Sotto says at least 35 vote counting machines in Pasig are reportedly not working. #Halalan2019
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— ABS-CBN News Channel (@ANCALERTS) May 13, 2019
Mayoralty candidate Vico Sotto says at least 35 vote counting machines in Pasig are reportedly not working. #Halalan2019
— ABS-CBN News Channel (@ANCALERTS) May 13, 2019
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ABS-CBN News has also gathered reports of malfunctioning machines in different parts of the country.
ABS-CBN News has also gathered reports of malfunctioning machines in different parts of the country.
Flordeliza Manlapaz, wife of Hagonoy, Bulacan Mayor Raulito T. Manlapaz Sr., claimed that at least 6 vote-counting machines have malfunctioned in Barangays San Pedro, Tampok, Santa Monica, San Sebastian, San Pascual and San Pablo.
Flordeliza Manlapaz, wife of Hagonoy, Bulacan Mayor Raulito T. Manlapaz Sr., claimed that at least 6 vote-counting machines have malfunctioned in Barangays San Pedro, Tampok, Santa Monica, San Sebastian, San Pascual and San Pablo.
"Ang problema, ang ipapalit eh ayaw ring magfunction," she said.
"Ang problema, ang ipapalit eh ayaw ring magfunction," she said.
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One vote-counting machine in Ramon Magsaysay High School in Manila stopped printing receipts after ballots were accepted.
One vote-counting machine in Ramon Magsaysay High School in Manila stopped printing receipts after ballots were accepted.
Vote counting machine of precinct 829 at Ramon Magsaysay High School stopped printing receipts after ballots were accepted. | via @lady_vicencio #Halalan2019 #HalalanAberya pic.twitter.com/thYXI4JTIa
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) May 12, 2019
Vote counting machine of precinct 829 at Ramon Magsaysay High School stopped printing receipts after ballots were accepted. | via @lady_vicencio #Halalan2019 #HalalanAberya pic.twitter.com/thYXI4JTIa
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) May 12, 2019
Another vote-counting machine in precinct 0180-0187a in Central Azucacera de Tarlac began to overheat, prompting the electoral board and technicians to point an electric fan at the machine. A paper jam of the official ballots also caused delay in the voting.
Another vote-counting machine in precinct 0180-0187a in Central Azucacera de Tarlac began to overheat, prompting the electoral board and technicians to point an electric fan at the machine. A paper jam of the official ballots also caused delay in the voting.
In Loma de Gato Elementary School in Marilao, Bulacan, voting was resumed even as poll inspectors waited for a technical team to fix the malfunctioning VCM.
In Loma de Gato Elementary School in Marilao, Bulacan, voting was resumed even as poll inspectors waited for a technical team to fix the malfunctioning VCM.
Mainit na ang ulo ng mga botante na na hindi pa nakakaboto sa cluster 55 ng Loma de Gato Elementary School sa Marilao, Bulacan. Panawagan nila sa @COMELEC naway maayos o mapalitan ang sirang Vote Counting Machine | @dolandcastro #Halalan2019 #HalalanAberya pic.twitter.com/HdrhpdGFKP
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) May 13, 2019
Mainit na ang ulo ng mga botante na na hindi pa nakakaboto sa cluster 55 ng Loma de Gato Elementary School sa Marilao, Bulacan. Panawagan nila sa @COMELEC naway maayos o mapalitan ang sirang Vote Counting Machine | @dolandcastro #Halalan2019 #HalalanAberya pic.twitter.com/HdrhpdGFKP
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) May 13, 2019
Sinimulan na muli ang botohan sa Loma de Gato Elementary School sa Marilao, Bulacan matapos masira ang vote counting machine. Mano-mano na muna bago ilagay sa VCM kapag nagawa na ito. | @dolandcastro #Halalan2019 #HalalanAberya pic.twitter.com/updar2RSUk
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) May 13, 2019
Sinimulan na muli ang botohan sa Loma de Gato Elementary School sa Marilao, Bulacan matapos masira ang vote counting machine. Mano-mano na muna bago ilagay sa VCM kapag nagawa na ito. | @dolandcastro #Halalan2019 #HalalanAberya pic.twitter.com/updar2RSUk
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) May 13, 2019
There were reported malfunctions in the vote-counting and voter registration verification machines in Jose R. Torres Elementary School sa Barangay Singcang-Airport Monday morning. An ABS-CBN Regional Network Group report said 12 VCMs had to be replaced last Friday due to various defects.
There were reported malfunctions in the vote-counting and voter registration verification machines in Jose R. Torres Elementary School sa Barangay Singcang-Airport Monday morning. An ABS-CBN Regional Network Group report said 12 VCMs had to be replaced last Friday due to various defects.
In Padre Burgos Elementary School in Pasay City, some voters complained of defective voter registration verification machines (VRVMs) that delayed their vote.
In Padre Burgos Elementary School in Pasay City, some voters complained of defective voter registration verification machines (VRVMs) that delayed their vote.
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More than 10 VRVM finger scanners have malfunctioned here in P. Burgos Elementary School. Technicians are trying to reboot the scanners, but so far, none are working. #Halalan2019 | via @Nikobaua #HalalanAberya pic.twitter.com/AW65en02xD
— ABS-CBN News Channel (@ANCALERTS) May 12, 2019
More than 10 VRVM finger scanners have malfunctioned here in P. Burgos Elementary School. Technicians are trying to reboot the scanners, but so far, none are working. #Halalan2019 | via @Nikobaua #HalalanAberya pic.twitter.com/AW65en02xD
— ABS-CBN News Channel (@ANCALERTS) May 12, 2019
The principal of the school said only 2 out of the 30 VRVMs are currently working. Electoral boards are now manually verifying the names of voters before allowing them to cast their ballots.
The principal of the school said only 2 out of the 30 VRVMs are currently working. Electoral boards are now manually verifying the names of voters before allowing them to cast their ballots.
Some of the vote-counting machines in the school have also rejected ballots.
Some of the vote-counting machines in the school have also rejected ballots.
Isagani Cruz, one of the voters, said he decided to leave his ballot after the machine rejected it.
Isagani Cruz, one of the voters, said he decided to leave his ballot after the machine rejected it.
"Pangalawa ako sa pila eh. 'Yung una nakaboto. Tinanggap ng machine. Noong ako na boboto, ayaw pumasok sa machine. Niluluwa. Mula noon wala na pumasok," he said.
"Pangalawa ako sa pila eh. 'Yung una nakaboto. Tinanggap ng machine. Noong ako na boboto, ayaw pumasok sa machine. Niluluwa. Mula noon wala na pumasok," he said.
Malfunctions in the voter registration verification machines and vote-counting machines were also reported in Zamboanga City.
Malfunctions in the voter registration verification machines and vote-counting machines were also reported in Zamboanga City.
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The Legal Network for Truthful Elections (Lente) said malfunctioning VCMs may be replaced.
The Legal Network for Truthful Elections (Lente) said malfunctioning VCMs may be replaced.
"In polling places waiting for replacement VCMs, voters can choose to (1) cast their votes and let the EB feed their ballots into the VCM or (2) wait for the VCM to arrive to cast the ballots personally," it said in a Twitter post.
"In polling places waiting for replacement VCMs, voters can choose to (1) cast their votes and let the EB feed their ballots into the VCM or (2) wait for the VCM to arrive to cast the ballots personally," it said in a Twitter post.
Malfunctioning VCMs may be replaced. In polling places waiting for replacement VCMs, voters can choose to (1) cast their votes and let the EB feed their ballots into the VCM or (2) wait for the VCM to arrive to cast the ballots personally. #ATINangEleksyon
— LENTE Philippines (@lente_ph) May 13, 2019
Malfunctioning VCMs may be replaced. In polling places waiting for replacement VCMs, voters can choose to (1) cast their votes and let the EB feed their ballots into the VCM or (2) wait for the VCM to arrive to cast the ballots personally. #ATINangEleksyon
— LENTE Philippines (@lente_ph) May 13, 2019
LOOK: Very crowded covered court in Barangay Merville Paranaque. VCM of cluster 312 not working. Some voters complaining about mismatch of their votes with the receipt. | via @mjfelipe #Halalan2019 #HalalanAberya pic.twitter.com/CD8und4xdC
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) May 13, 2019
LOOK: Very crowded covered court in Barangay Merville Paranaque. VCM of cluster 312 not working. Some voters complaining about mismatch of their votes with the receipt. | via @mjfelipe #Halalan2019 #HalalanAberya pic.twitter.com/CD8und4xdC
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) May 13, 2019
20 minutes after polls open, the voter registration verification machine of one of the precincts fail to operate. #Halalan2019 #HalalanAberya pic.twitter.com/zEERFfMcAW
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) May 12, 2019
20 minutes after polls open, the voter registration verification machine of one of the precincts fail to operate. #Halalan2019 #HalalanAberya pic.twitter.com/zEERFfMcAW
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) May 12, 2019
Voters are asked to write their names on a sheet of paper after the VCM in precinct no. 0926-A in San Jose Elem School failed to receive ballots. Due to paper jam, ballots are kept in a secrecy folder first. #Halalan2019 | via @isay_reyes #HalalanAberya pic.twitter.com/HMuMEWTTLU
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) May 13, 2019
Voters are asked to write their names on a sheet of paper after the VCM in precinct no. 0926-A in San Jose Elem School failed to receive ballots. Due to paper jam, ballots are kept in a secrecy folder first. #Halalan2019 | via @isay_reyes #HalalanAberya pic.twitter.com/HMuMEWTTLU
— ABS-CBN News (@ABSCBNNews) May 13, 2019
-- With reports from Kat Domingo, Isay Reyes, Jewel Reyes, RG Cruz, Yasmin Pascual-Dormido and Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN News
-- With reports from Kat Domingo, Isay Reyes, Jewel Reyes, RG Cruz, Yasmin Pascual-Dormido and Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN News
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