Counting of votes for the national elections will only start after polls close at 7pm today, contrary to a claim showing presidential aspirant Leni Robredo leading the tally of votes.
The post by Facebook page Leni’s BOBO Quotes, with over 80,000 followers, claimed that Robredo was leading the presidential race with 66,213 votes, followed by survey frontrunner Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Netizens shared the post insinuating cheating has already begun after the power outage.
COMELEC Resolution No. 10695 also affirms that consolidation and canvassing of votes will only be held after casting of votes and closing of polls today, May 9.
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