The nationwide election offers the public a chance to replace their leaders – or give them a fresh mandate – at the barangay, the smallest unit of government in the Philippines
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MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos head to the polls on Monday, October 30, to elect their leaders in their own villages for the first time in five years. Filipinos can cast their ballots until polls close at 3 pm. Unlike the 2019 and 2022 national elections, the barangay polls are fully manual – from voting to canvassing –
The Commission on Elections said it is eyeing a voter turnout of at least 75%, to surpass the 69% turnout in 2018.This is the first nationwide election in which Comelec Chairman George Garcia – a veteran election lawyer – is in the driver’s seat.
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