Election Commission Explains 'Ballot Shuffling' and Incomplete Result Reporting

On February 19, 2024, the Election Commission (ECT) explained the vote counting reporting process, addressing concerns about differences in constituency and party-list election data, known as 'ballot shuffling'. Each voter receives two ballots - one for constituency and one for party-list candidates - which could potentially impact election confidence and the ECT's image. The commission detailed a multi-step reporting process involving local election committees documenting vote counts, photographing reporting forms, and transmitting data through official channels to regional and national election centers.