Senior citizens, PWDs, pregnant women start voting in Cebu

Senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and pregnant women, who are eligible for early voting from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., are waiting in line in Cebu City polling precincts, according to a report from “Balitang Bisdak.”

Basak Elementary School in Lapu-Lapu City has begun accommodating early morning voters from the vulnerable sector.

Meanwhile, Talisay City Central Elementary School, Guadalupe Elementary School in Cebu City, and Mandaue City Central School, are among those who have prepared to accommodate early morning voters.

In Mandaue City Central School, senior citizens who had difficulty walking did not let their ailment stop them from voting.

According to Alan Domingo’s report from GMA Network’s election livestream, Guadalupe Elementary School in Cebu City is the largest voting center in the area.

Starting at 3:30 a.m., voters have lined up, mostly from the vulnerable sector. There is also a priority lane for seniors, PWDs, and pregnant women.

Electoral boards have also started preparing election paraphernalia in their voting centers. Tight security measures is also implemented in the area. A Police Assistance Desk is set up inside the school and officers patrolling the area.

Guadalupe Elementary School is also where several candidates are expected to vote.

At least 721,469 registered voters in Cebu City are scheduled to vote today, whereas the whole of Cebu has 3.4 million registered voters. It is also the No. 5 vote-rich province in the Philippines. — BAP, GMA Integrated News

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