'Kudos to the Filipinos': PH closes midterm polls with 'unexpected' turnout | ABS-CBN
ADVERTISEMENT
Welcome, Kapamilya! We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Continuing to use this site means you agree to our use of cookies. Tell me more!
'Kudos to the Filipinos': PH closes midterm polls with 'unexpected' turnout
'Kudos to the Filipinos': PH closes midterm polls with 'unexpected' turnout
Members of the Dumagat-Remontado indigenous group cast their votes at the Mababang Paaralan ng Nayon in Sta Inez in Tanay, Rizal on May 12, 2025. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Members of the Dumagat-Remontado indigenous group cast their votes at the Mababang Paaralan ng Nayon in Sta Inez in Tanay, Rizal on May 12, 2025. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said it was moved by the determination of the Filipino electorate to exercise their right to vote amid the extreme heat on election day.
MANILA — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday said it was moved by the determination of the Filipino electorate to exercise their right to vote amid the extreme heat on election day.
"One of the greatest factors in this election is the heat index. Indeed, it's true... Talagang sobrang init po kanina... However, It cannot be denied, they trooped to the precincts, hindi po namin inaasahan na talagang ganon kadami," Comelec chairman George Garcia said in a press conference an hour before the voting ended.
"One of the greatest factors in this election is the heat index. Indeed, it's true... Talagang sobrang init po kanina... However, It cannot be denied, they trooped to the precincts, hindi po namin inaasahan na talagang ganon kadami," Comelec chairman George Garcia said in a press conference an hour before the voting ended.
"Kudos to the Filipino electorate," he added.
"Kudos to the Filipino electorate," he added.
Some 68.43 million Filipinos were expected to cast their votes in the midterm elections.
Some 68.43 million Filipinos were expected to cast their votes in the midterm elections.
ADVERTISEMENT
Garcia said that historically, voter turnout during the midterm polls was 63 to 65 percent, but he said that something was "different" this year and this may reflect in the official figure in the coming days.
Garcia said that historically, voter turnout during the midterm polls was 63 to 65 percent, but he said that something was "different" this year and this may reflect in the official figure in the coming days.
"Something is really happening because the people really wanted to say something, yun yung naramdaman namin kanina," Garcia said.
"Something is really happening because the people really wanted to say something, yun yung naramdaman namin kanina," Garcia said.
"Ang haba ng pila kahit sa mga lugar na hindi humahaba ang pila kahit sa presidential elections," he added.
"Ang haba ng pila kahit sa mga lugar na hindi humahaba ang pila kahit sa presidential elections," he added.
Weather bureau Pagasa said the heat index on election day peaked at 47 degree Celcius recorded in Daet, Camarines Norte and Dagupan City.
Weather bureau Pagasa said the heat index on election day peaked at 47 degree Celcius recorded in Daet, Camarines Norte and Dagupan City.
Filipinos worldwide can also stay updated on election-related news and results via the “Halalan” page on ABS-CBN.com.
RELATED VIDEO
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
