----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Dennise Recto <dre...@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 7:46:25 AM Subject: IMPORTANT! Philippine Elections: PROPER USE OF THE MODERN BALLOT on May 10, 2010 - Got this information from the website: http://www.ibanangayon.ph/frontpage . I'd like to share this - it's simple but there are some IMPORTANT things to remember. Kindly forward to friends who will be voting on May 10, 2010 (5/10/10) (as it is only 48 days to election day). I was schocked to read this below, so I better make it right on May 10:You will not be able to erase the marks you’ve already made; there will be no replacement ballot available. I've also attached the sample ballot for you to "practice on". Prayingfor peaceful May 10 elections. Philippine Elections May 10, 2010 Know how to fill-out the modern ballot and please share this your friends, family and neighbor! Come to the precint prepared. >From the website: http://www.ibanangayon.ph/frontpage PROPER USE OF THE MODERN BALLOT 1. Before accepting the ballot from the BEI, check to see if the ballot iscleanand not filled out, i.e., there are no marks anywhere on the ballot 2. Vote by shading in the oval next to name of the candidate of your choice. a. COMPLETELY shade in the oval i. Do not use a check, or an x, or a dot, or any similar mark ii. Do not make any mark outside the voting areas of the ballot iii. It is alright to go over or beyond the lines of the voting oval iv. USE THE COMELEC PROVIDED MARKING PEN v.DO NOT OVER-VOTE(President: Only 1; Vice President: Only 1; Senators: 12) b. USE ONLY THE COMELEC-PROVIDED MARKING PEN c. Before filling up the ballot, be sure about the choices you are making.You will not be able to erase the marks you’ve already made; there will be no replacement ballot available. 3. After voting, enclose the ballot in the ballot secrecy folder and proceed to the PCOS a. There may be a line, so join the end of the line b. DO NOT SHOW YOUR BALLOT TO ANYONE c. When it’s your turn to cast your ballot at the PCOS, slide your ballot out of the secrecy folder so that only the top portion is exposed. d. Align this exposed portion to the mouth of the feeder and gently ease the ballot into the PCOS. e. Release the ballot without removing the ballot secrecy folder. f. Wait for the PCOS confirmation of your ballot before leaving 4. After casting your vote, return to the BEI for indelible inking. -------------------------------------------------------------- For more information please check the website: http://www.ibanangayon.ph/frontpage DJR Philippines 2010 How do I pick the best badminton racket? Discover the secret on Yahoo! Answers! http://ph.answers.yahoo.com/
