MANILA, Philippines (Updated 3:18 p.m.) — Supporters of the losing Otso Diretso opposition coalition gathered Friday to demand accountability from the Commission on Elections on alleged irregularities in Monday's midterm polls. The erstwhile ruling Liberal Party earlier questioned the ruling, asking why a party allied with the administration became a minority in the midterm polls. “It is difficult to trust the credibility of the results while Comelec fumbles in explaining what caused these delays and lapses," said De Guzman. Glitches, delaysA joint congressional probe into the glitches that raised questions on the integrity of Monday’s polls is scheduled on June 4. Meanwhile, out of 85,769 SD cards released for Monday’s elections, 1.9%, or 1,665 units malfunctioned—of which 1,253 were replaced.

Source: Philippine Star May 17, 2019 04:39 UTC