The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has initiated the final testing and sealing of automated counting machines across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. This procedure aims to guarantee the integrity and operational readiness of equipment ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for September 14. Comelec Chairman George Garcia oversaw the process at a polling center in Cotabato City, while observers and poll watchers monitored the activities. Local authorities have confirmed that specific schools, such as the Dalican Pilot Elementary School, are prepared to host these machines in designated polling rooms. To maintain security during this electoral period, the Philippine National Police has implemented a full alert status throughout the region. These technical preparations are essential components of the commission's strategy to ensure a transparent and secure voting process for the first parliamentary election in the autonomous territory.
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