The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) – Office of the Election Officer has confirmed that the Final Testing and Sealing (FTS) of Automated Counting Machines (ACMs) for the upcoming National and Local Elections will take place on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. across designated polling centers within the Municipality of Pola.

According to Election Officer Joel M. Judrial, the activity is in accordance with Section 17 of COMELEC Resolution No. 11076, which mandates Electoral Boards (EBs) to conduct the FTS within the period of May 2 to May 7.

To maintain peace and order during the testing process, the Pola Municipal Police Station (MPS) will serve as COMELEC’s security partner. According to the Chief of Police, uniformed personnel will be deployed to various polling sites to prevent disruptions and ensure a safe and orderly conduct of the activity.

The Final Testing and Sealing is a critical component of the electoral preparations, ensuring the functionality and integrity of the vote-counting machines ahead of the official election day on May 12, 2025.

COMELEC also encourages the public to remain vigilant and participate in safeguarding a clean, orderly, and peaceful election process.