HB 4196

House·20th Congress·Filed Sep 1, 2025

An Act Authorizing the Commission on Elections to Use an Automated Election System in the Conduct of Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 8436, as Amended by Republic Act No. 9369, Republic Act No. 7166, and Other Related Election Laws, Providing Funds Therefor

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The bill would let COMELEC use machines and electronic transmission to count votes in Barangay and youth council elections, starting with pilots in six cities or provinces and later covering the whole country.

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Author · Representative

Marivic Co-Pilar
RepresentativeQuezon City, 6th District
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