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‘Last polls fastest ever’

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THE latest presidential elections saw the fastest proclamation for president and vice president in the history of Philippine elections, according to election technology supplier Smartmatic.

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte was proclaimed president-elect and Camarines Sur Congresswoman Leni Robredo was proclaimed vice president-elect just 21 days after the May 9 elections and within three days of canvassing, the company said in a statement.

For the 2010 presidential elections, it took 30 days to proclaim President Benigno Aquino III. 

Proclamation of senators was likewise done at record speed, with all 12 senators proclaimed just 10 days after the May 9 elections or on May 19.

Senate President Franklin Drilon praised Comelec and Smartmatic, the electronic machines provider, for the speedy electronic count and canvassing, calling it “a job well done.” For his part, Senator Koko Pimentel commended the two for the “record-breaking” speed of the transmission and canvassing of votes.

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With 84 percent of all results already transmitted a few hours after the polls closed, winners at the local level were declared on election night or the following day. The public already knew who the winning candidates were for the national posts within 24 hours after the polls had closed.

“The success of the May 9 elections doesn’t stop at the speedy electronic count and the high voter turnout, among other positive outcomes. We also saw the fastest canvassing of votes for national positions, which were performed and finished within days, according to Smartmatic Philippines general manager Elie Moreno.

The May 9 elections saw the largest turnout since 1986 with 81 percent of the registered voters or over 44 million Filipinos casting their votes.

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