DepEd: 2022 polls peaceful with largest voter count

By Katrina Gracia Consebido

 

Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Leonor Briones said Thursday, May 12, that the 2022 national elections have been peaceful with the largest voter turnout.

In a statement, Briones said the 2022 national and local elections had the largest voter turnout that she experienced in her lifetime. She also described it to be an orderly and peaceful election.

“Sa lahat ng eleksyon in my lifetime, ito ang pinakamalaking voter turnout pero at the same time very peaceful naman,” Briones said.

A total of 756,083 teachers and poll watchers joined forces for the success of the local and national elections.

She commended all DepEd personnel and poll watchers that helped in the smooth electoral process.

“Napaka- efficient ng ating DepEd family kaya ako’y nagpapasalamat sa ating mga teachers, poll watchers na umabot sa 756,083 na personnel natin na involved sa electoral process,” she added.

Briones also lauded all the Filipino voters for their eagerness to cast their votes. – ag

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