In every election, moving forward is the easiest part for winners and hardest part for losers. In fact, this year’s election had the greatest number of precincts received within the first hour. Last Monday, around 8:00 p.m., Filipinos were left with the question of why the “transmission of votes” stopped on live television. In this year’s elections, Comelec had control of most of the components of the election process, including ballot printing, warehousing and logistics. The results of the senatorial election showed the dominance of administration candidates who were endorsed by President Rodrigo Duterte.

Source: Philippine Star May 18, 2019 08:36 UTC