MANILA, Philippines — The National Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) has insisted that reports on pre-shaded ballots should be investigated, instead of viewing it as an effort to undermine the automated polls. In previous elections, Namfrel was tapped to do a manual count to double check the data from VCMs. READ: ’Pre-shaded’ ballots video may discredit automated elections – LenteParty-list group Anakbayan previously re-uploaded a video on Facebook, allegedly taken in Lanao del Sur, showing two individuals shading ballots which will be used in the automated elections. “Namfrel expresses alarm over the video circulating in social media that appears to confirm previous anecdotal reports of ballot pre-shading. (Editor: Eden Estopace)READ: Comelec probing viral video of ‘pre-shaded’ ballotsREAD: Viral video of pre-shaded ballots draws Palace concernRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 17, 2019 12:33 UTC