MANILA, Philippines — Poll watchdogs on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to nullify the ban against taking of photographs during elections. In a 26-page petition, they called on the Court to strike down Resolution No. 10088 issued by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in 2016 that prohibited the use of digital cameras and cellular phones in polling precincts. The groups pointed out that the Comelec, in its previous General Instructions, has allowed taking of photographs to record proceedings and incidents provided that the secrecy and sanctity of votes are protected. The VVPAT consists of physical paper records of voter ballots after voters entered their votes into the system.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 24, 2019 11:37 UTC