PPCRV to offer other services to voters, bets

MANILA, Philippines - Apart from the random manual audit (RMA), the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) would be offering other services to voters and candidates for the elections tomorrow.

PPCRV communications and media director Ana Singson said these new services include giving legal advice, election results and other concerns that can be accessed by calling 52-PPCRV or 527-7278.

The first service is a call center with 10 dedicated hotlines where candidates, voters, volunteers or the public may call from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. to report any concerns or to check the status of the elections.

The public can also avail of the PPCRV’s first “Call for my Tally” service if they want to know the vote count of any national or local position up to the mayoral candidate.

The CBCPNews quoted Singson as saying “we can give you the data anytime you call. This will be manned by seminarians so you can be sure that the data they are reading in the computer is exactly the data that they are going to give you over the phone.”

“So this is open to candidates, political parties, to the press, to interested citizens. Again, no waiting time, no paper work, no bureaucracy,” she added.

The PPCRV command center also has “Call a Lawyer” program where anyone can call for legal assistance before, during and after elections.

PPCRV legal counsel Marina Demetrio said three lawyers will be available per shift for 24 hours to assist not only volunteers but also voters who have concerns about the elections.

“We will assist also the voters and volunteers in drafting complaints or getting assistance and bring this to the appropriate agency,” Demetrio said.

They also have a “Copy It!” service for candidates or anyone who may want copies of the election returns.

“You can come here and have it copied, but of course you will pay for the bill of costs,” Singson said.

They also have “Look Up and See” service where up to date election results will be flashed in LED screens installed in many parts of the country.

In Metro Manila, the large screens will be set-up at the Eastwood Mall in Quezon City, Bacoor City, Philippine General Hospital compound and Plaza Miranda, both in Manila, and West Service Road in Parañaque City.

“If you have any concerns, we can help you. We are trying to make this your one-stop shop for the election,” Singson added.

The results will also be available on their website ppcrv.org.