MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker in the House of Representatives is pushing for early voting for senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) in the May 2022 elections.
In filing House Bill No. 8756, Quezon City Rep. Precious Hipolito Castelo underscored the importance of allowing senior citizens and PWDs to vote early especially as they are among the sectors that are most vulnerable to COVID-19.
“It is safe to assume that the pandemic will still be here during the election period. Thus, it is important for Congress and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to take measures to help health authorities prevent the spread of COVID-19 among voters and the popula…
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