Following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Southern Mindanao, George Erwin M. Garcia ordered field personnel of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to conduct an assessment of schools that will serve as voting centers for upcoming elections.
Garcia said the evaluation will determine whether schools remain safe and suitable for use, or if alternative venues will be needed.
“Inatas natin sa ating mga tauhan sa field [na] alamin at magkaroon ng assessment tungkol sa kalagayan ng mga eskwelahan na gagamitin natin, hindi lamang sa Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections, lalong-lalo na itong mga gagamitin natin para sa Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE),” Garcia said.
“Kakailanganin ba nating ilipat ’yung mismong lugar kung saan magkakaroon ng election o pwedeng manatili na lamang doon sa mismong area kung nasaan ang paaralan,” he added.
The COMELEC chief emphasized that the safety of voters, teachers, and election personnel remains a priority as preparations continue for the scheduled electoral activities.
