MANILA, Philippines — Despite the possibility of signal disruptions in far-flung areas, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is hoping for a 100 percent electronic transmission of results of the May midterm elections. Comelec Commissioner Marlon Casquejo said the poll body intends to surpass the electronic transmission rates in the last three elections and achieve a 100 percent rate in the coming polls. “Transmission rate in the 2016 elections was close to 97 percent. He noted that the Comelec recorded a 91 percent electronic transmission rate in 2010 and the figure dropped to 76 percent in 2013. He said removal of the SD card would be the last resort for the electoral board to avoid doubts on the credibility of election results.

Source: Philippine Star February 11, 2019 15:56 UTC