The Final Testing and Sealing (FTS) of Automated Counting Machines (ACMs) was successfully carried out across the Municipality of Pola on May 5, 2025, as part of the preparations for the upcoming National and Local Elections on May 12, 2025.

Spearheaded by Election Officer Joel M. Judrial, the FTS was conducted at designated polling places in each barangay to ensure the readiness, integrity, and proper functionality of vote-counting machines ahead of election day. The activity was conducted in accordance with Section 17 of COMELEC Resolution No. 11076.

To maintain peace, order, and security throughout the testing process, polling areas were closely monitored by personnel from the Pola Municipal Police Station (Pola MPS), under the leadership of PMAJ Florante M. Sugian II.

According to Pola MPS, no untoward incidents or irregularities were reported during the entire operation. Their presence forms part of the Philippine National Police’s broader initiative to ensure that every phase of the electoral process is secure, credible, and orderly.

The successful conduct of the FTS highlights the strong coordination between COMELEC and Pola PNP in ensuring a peaceful, well-organized, and honest election for the people of Pola.