Voters with no biometrics can still vote -COMELEC

Amid news reports that came out yesterday saying that voters whose biometrics were not captured during registration will not be allowed to cast their vote, James Jimenez, Commission on Elections (COMELEC) spokesman clarified that:

“Registered voters who haven’t had their biometrics captured need not panic. They can still vote in 2010.”

He also said that “so long as your name is included in the voters list, you will be allowed to vote,” adding that voters’ identification cards (ID’s) are also not a requirement on Election Day. Source

Based on my experience as a voter for the past 2 elections, what he said about the voters ID is true. No need to bring it in the precinct where you are going to vote. All you have to do is look for your name on the list and enter the room where you are going to cast your vote. I am excited to vote in 2010 because of the automated system. High-tech ika nga. Feeling ko kasi nasa Grade 2 ulit ako tuwing bumuboto. Kailangan takpan ng folder yung papel na sinusulatan ng sagot, bawal tumingin sa papel ng katabi, one seat apart kayo, tapos may nakabantay pa na mga teachers, ha ha.

People, register if you haven’t. You only have to do it once. After that, you can exercise your right to vote during elections. Last day is on Saturday, Ocotber 31.

In these times of election fever, anything political is a must read especially if you are a voter and you give a damn about your country. Just want to share this tidbit from The Professional Heckler:
“Huwag n’yo ‘kong subukan.”
~Joseph Estrada (Inauguration Day, 1998)
[Don't worry Erap. We will remember that when we go to our polling precincts in 2010.]

Ha ha ha! Apir! Di ko sasayangin ang paglakad ko mula EDSA hanggang Malacanang nung EDSA 2. Ang layo kaya nun!