The Commission on Elections 6 (COMELEC), together with University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), UP Alumni Association – Iloilo Chapter, YouVote, MORE Electric and Power Corporation conducted the voter education campaign, “Think Before You Ink,” at the UP Visayas Auditorium, Iloilo City campus, on August 26.
In his welcome message, Atty. Reinier B. Layson, Provincial Election Supervisor of the Province of Iloilo, said that this campaign is “to empower our voters to produce voters who will stand on their ideologies and will vote to their conscience.” He emphasized that the campaign is not only a basic voter education but also learning on how to choose and become discerning in selecting leaders.
The invited resource persons from COMELEC and MORE Electric and Power Corporation discussed topics on voter qualifications, understanding Philippine election laws, combating misinformation, choosing the right leaders, and operation of the power system.
The resource persons were Mr. Marvin L. Gison, Electoral Officer III of Igbaras, Iloilo; Ms. Alice Bernadette P. Naranjo, Electoral Officer IV of Passi City, Iloilo; Atty. Jekar Francis D. Sullano, Regional Election Attorney of the Commission on Elections, Western Visayas; Engr. Filomeno C. Sonza Jr., and Engr. John Dave J. Mabatan of MORE Electric and Power Corporation.
COMELEC’s campaign aims to promote informed, responsible, and mindful voting among the students of UP High School in Iloilo (UPHSI).
Written by Mary Arvic Dolendo, IPO
Photos by Alven Polido, IPO
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