The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing a record low of 15 percent shading threshold in the 2025 elections.
Adopting a 15-percent shading threshold to avoid disenfranchisement of votes will be discussed today by the Comelec.
"At least for the elderly and persons with disabilities, even a dot can be counted now," Comelec Chairman George Garcia said yesterday at a press conference.
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