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Marcos Jr., mom Imelda cast vote in Ilocos Norte for Halalan 2025

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Pia Gutierrez

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<p>President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. experienced a minor technical glitch in casting his vote for the 2025 midterm polls, after the automated counting machine failed to accept his ballot.</p><p>Marcos was among the early voters at the Mariano Marcos Memorial Elementary School in Batac, Ilocos Norte.</p><p>He arrived a few minutes after 7 a.m. with his mother, former First Lady Imelda Marcos, and his sister, Irene Marcos-Araneta who also voted in the same precinct. He was also accompanied by his son, Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/5/11/marcos-jr-omits-sister-imee-from-mother-s-day-greeting-1735">Marcos says mothers are &#x27;quiet strength behind every family&#x27;</a></div><p>Prior to entering the polling precinct, the President briefly showed to the media a list of candidates that he would be voting for. Upon closer inspection however the list was only composed of candidates for the local polls.</p><p>The President took only a few minutes to shade his ballot, after which he proceeded to the ACM to feed his ballot.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/5/12/philippines-heads-to-polls-with-marcos-duterte-feud-centre-stage-0904">Philippines heads to polls with Marcos-Duterte feud center stage</a></div><p>But Marcos Jr encountered an error after the ballot jammed inside the machine. This forced the President to repeat the process of feeding the ballot, assisted by members of the electoral board. His second try however was successful.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/5/12/ppcrv-gets-reports-of-poll-violence-automated-counting-machine-issues-0902">PPCRV gets reports of poll violence, automated counting machine issues</a><br/><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/5/12/automated-counting-machines-rejecting-ballots-comelec-explains-0839">Automated counting machines rejecting ballots? Comelec explains</a></div><p>The President did not grant any interviews after voting.</p><p>Marcos Jr., on the eve of election day, urged the public to exercise their right to vote and choose candidates who can serve the country.</p><p>&quot;Ngayong halalan, gamitin natin ang ating karapatan at gampanan ang ating pananagutan bilang mamamayang Pilipino. Isang pagkakataon ito para marinig ang boses ng bawat isa at maipahayag ang mga pangarap na mahalaga sa inyo at sa bayan,&quot; Marcos said in a video message. </p><p>&quot;Kaya bumoto po tayo. Piliin ang tapat, may malasakit, at may kakayahang magsilbi,&quot; he added.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/5/11/marcos-jr-urges-filipinos-to-vote-with-integrity-1713">&#x27;Piliin ang tapat, may malasakit&#x27;: Marcos urges Filipinos to vote</a></div><p>Early voting for senior citizens and their assistors, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and pregnant women for the May 12 midterm elections started at 5 a.m.</p><p>The Commission on Elections said the early voting hours for these groups would allow them to skip the long queues and avoid the hot weather.</p><p>The Palace has declared election day, May 12, a non-working holiday. </p>

<p>President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. experienced a minor technical glitch in casting his vote for the 2025 midterm polls, after the automated counting machine failed to accept his ballot.</p>

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. experienced a minor technical glitch in casting his vote for the 2025 midterm polls, after the automated counting machine failed to accept his ballot.

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Marcos encounters ACM error while feeding ballot

Pia Gutierrez,

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Published May 12, 2025 07:56 AM PHT

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Updated May 12, 2025 09:27 AM PHT

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