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All voting precincts will be smoke-free zones on May 9

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<div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-top" style="display:block;text-align:center;"><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block;" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3942681860132668" data-ad-slot="4831328630" data-ad-format="auto"></ins><br/></div><br/></div><br/><ul><li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Cigarette smoking will be prohibited on May 9 in all voting zones throughout the country</strong></li><br/><li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>The move is in accordance with CSC Memorandum Circular No. 17, s. 2009 or the ‘Smoking Prohibition Based on 100% Smoke-Free Environment Policy in all voting precincts</strong></li><br/><li style="text-align: justify;"><strong>There are 36,788 voting centers and 92,509 clustered precincts nationwide</strong></li><br/></ul><p style="text-align: justify;">All voting precincts will become 100% smoke-free environments on May 9 elections.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">This was disclosed by the COMELEC noting that the move is in reaction to the request made by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) headed by Chairperson Alicia dela Rosa-Bala to prohibit cigarette smoking in all voting precincts throughout the country during the onset of the upcoming polls.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">An article published by <a href="http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/562930/news/nation/comelec-to-impose-smoking-ban-in-all-voting-precincts-on-election-day">GMA News Online </a>stated that COMELEC Chairman Andres Bautista acted immediately on the request of the CSC.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">The request was made via a letter, asking the CSC to enforce CSC Memorandum Circular No. 17, s. 2009 or the <em>Smoking Prohibition Based on 100% Smoke-Free Environment Policy</em> in all voting precincts.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;"><em>“As we continue to protect the interest of the public, the role of the COMELEC is indispensable in securing smoke-free environments for our voters, volunteers and everyone who will participate in the proceedings inside our precincts,</em>” Bala was quoted saying.</p><br/><div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-middle"><br/><br/></div><br/></div><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Meanwhile, by virtue of a resolution, the poll body approved CSC’s request for assistance to enforce a smoking ban in all voting precincts during the coming polls.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">Based on COMELEC records, there are 36,788 voting centers and 92,509 clustered precincts nationwide in the forthcoming polls.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">In relation to the election, the COMELEC earlier stressed it will provide a hotline to assist people who may have queries on Election Day.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">As such, the commission has approved the establishment of a P2-million Voter Care Center which could be contacted by those who will have concerns on May 9.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">An article published by the <a href="http://www.philstar.com:8080/headlines/2016/04/17/1573766/smoking-banned-voting-centers">Philippine Star </a>mentioned that COMELEC personnel man the center to take calls and would refer the people’s concerns to concerned authorities.</p><br/><p style="text-align: justify;">The center will be equipped with a telecommunication system and monitors.</p><br/><p><a href="http://kickerdaily.com/all-voting-precincts-will-be-smoke-free-zones-may-9/" rel="nofollow">Kicker Daily News</a></p><br/><div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-bottom" style="display:block;text-align:center;"><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block;" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3942681860132668" data-ad-slot="4831328630" data-ad-format="auto"></ins><br/></div><br/></div>

Cigarette smoking will be prohibited on May 9 in all voting zones throughout the country The move is in accordance with CSC Memorandum Circu...