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E-mailThe elections in Quezon City were, according to voters, among the most difficult because of the high population precincts had to cope with. But despite the heat, the long lines, and problems such as missing names in voter lists, the appearance of a camera immediately had people smiling.
Bistek, after he voted at the North Susana, Old Balara polling precinct. (M.F.)
Risa Hontiveros waiting for her turn, North Susana clubhouse. (M.F.)
PPCRV volunteers from Ateneo de Manila University and the University of the Philippines (M.F.)
Fairview Elementary School (M.F.)
Commonwealth High School (M.F.)
Fairview voters not on the list: Mr. and Mrs Dela Cruz of East Fairview (M.F.)
Cavitenos didn't have it any easier. They had to inch along schools' narrow hallways as well, in order to vote.
People wait in line at Clustered Precinct 202 (one of the most crowded precincts at the Molino Elementary School, Molino 3, Bacoor, Cavite) while others wait by the window (see left side) for the COMELEC numbers promised by some pollwatchers (who are actually unauthorized to do so). (A.S.)
Voters inside Clustered Precinct 202 at Molino Elementary School. Voting started at around 8:30am because of the malfunctioning PCOS machines. Those in line also complained that besides Senior citizensm the pollwatchers were also allowed to vote first, causing more delays. (A.S.)
A picture of the COMELEC number stub given to voters. While the system ran smoothly for other precincts, pollwatchers (of politicians such as that of the Revilla's) and COMELEC representatives continued to arbitrarily give out stubs to those they know and those who were waiting by the window, ignoring the long line of voters. In CP 202, order of numbers were not followed. Those with numbers were merely asked to fall in line again. (A.S.)
By 11am, only 150 people had voted in CP 202. Based on the new clustering system, there would be around 1000 voters per clustered precinct.
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Those inside were still giving out numbers to those crowding by the door as those already with numbers were allowed to enter. Numbers were ignored and voters were accommodated based on who is closer to the door. (A.S.)
Outside Molino Elementary School. Supporters and volunteers of local and national candidates give out several pieces of sample ballots. Streets are left cluttered with pieces of paper - a nightmare for street sweepers . (A.S.)
At the entrance of Molino Elementary School, tarps and posters of politicians are left hanging. Jeepneys with large #8 stickers in front (representing Strike Revilla's number) offer free rides to voters going to the precincts. Just a couple of steps away, the local 7-11 branch offers a discounted drink to voters. (A.S.)
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