Comelec predicts high voter turnout

by William Depasupil - Red Mendoza

May 07, 2022 12:08 am

THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) is confident of a higher voters' turnout in the polls on Monday, May 9, despite the implementation of strict health protocols on Election Day.

Commissioner George Garcia on Friday said they were hoping for a 75 to 80 percent voter turnout, adding that in past national elections 65 to 68 percent was already high.

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