Comelec: ‘Opening of books’ of voters' lists set on April 18 to 29

The Commission on Elections will conduct an “opening of books” of voters’ lists nationwide starting from April 18 to 29, poll commissioner George Garcia said Tuesday.

Interviewed on Dobol B TV, Garcia said the books that will be used inside voting precincts and the lists that will be posted outside precincts on election day can be checked.

“Magkakaroon po tayo ng tinatawag na pagbubukas ng mga libro ng ating mga list of voters sa buong Pilipinas po ito. Ito ay gagawin ngayong Abril 18 hanggang 29,” he said.

(We will have what we call the opening of books of our lists of voters nationwide. It will be conducted from April 18 to 29.)

Garcia made the statement as he discussed the layers of security in light of the concern that some deceased individuals may still be included on the voters' list.

He said if the name of a person is included in the book inside a precinct or the election day computerized voters list (EDCVL), the person will be allowed to vote.

However, if the name is absent in the EDCVL, the person will not be allowed to vote even if his name is in the list posted outside the precinct or the posted computerized voters list (PCVL).

If the EDCVL and PCVL do not match, Garcia said there might be some irregularities. According to him, some people are changing the PCVL to confuse the voters.

He also called on poll watchers and citizens’ arm to participate in the verification of the lists.

Garcia added that Comelec will issue a voter information sheet.

He also encouraged voters to check their schedule and voting precinct designation at their respective local Comelec offices prior to the election day.—AOL, GMA News