COMELEC-Tabuk shows how new vote counting machine for 2025 elections works, reminds public to exercise suffrage

Tabuk City, Kalinga - The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in Tabuk City, Kalinga, continues the demonstration of the new Automated Counting Machine (ACM) in various barangays in the city through its ACM roadshow.

The ACM roadshow is part of the COMELEC's efforts to ensure smooth, efficient, and accurate processes for the upcoming May 2025 polls.

In a Facebook post, COMELEC Tabuk said the purpose of the roadshow is to familiarize the public with the modern technology so that they will be able to use it properly when they cast their votes.

Likewise, the activity also serves as a venue for the agency to remind the people of the importance of participating in the democratic process by ensuring they are aware of their rights and obligations as voters.

"Layunin ng roadshow na gawing pamilyar sa botanteng Pilipino ang ACM, kung paano ang wastong paggamit ng makabagong makina sa pagboto, at ng karapatan at responsibilidad ng bawat isa sa atin na bumoto," the Commission wrote.

During demonstrations, the commission officials engaged the public in in-depth explanation of the features the ACM such as  how the machine processes votes and the security measures that ensure the integrity of the election results.

The ACM roadshow in Tabuk City is a part of the province-wide activity. Other barangays in the seven municipalities in the province will also experience similar demonstrations in the coming days to be held by their respective COMELEC offices.