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Rappler is here at the HQ of DepEd Elections Task Force. DepEd forms this task force to help its teachers for their duties during this elections. Over 600,000 DepEd staff are serving as poll workers for #PHVote. | via @bnzmagsambol

@bnzmagsambol The DepEd says teachers will be provided with adequate information, technical and legal assistance in the course of the performance of their duties as members of the Election Board. | via @bnzmagsambol #PHVote #WeDecide

Here are the election hotlines that teachers can dial in should they have concerns and reports regarding the elections. | via @bnzmagsambol #PHVote #WeDecide

@bnzmagsambol Atty. Marcelo Bragado Jr tells Rappler that top concern that they got from teachers was that some of them haven't received their transportation allowance worth P2,000. | via @bnzmagsambol #PHVote #WeDecide

Bragado says most teachers are now reporting long queues in polling sites due to implementation of health protocols, like 1-meter physical distancing. Only 10 voters are allowed inside the polling precinct at a time due to health protocols. | via @bnzmagsambol #PHVote #WeDecide

On average, Bragado says it takes 6 mins for a voter to cast vote. But a senior citizen earlier this morning took her 20 mins to finish voting. Polling precincts are open from 6 am to 7 pm today. | via @bnzmagsambol #PHVote #WeDecide

Are health protocols being followed?

Bragado says they can't control the crowd outside of the polling sites but they try to strictly impose 1-meter physical distancing inside school premises. | via @bnzmagsambol #PHVote #WeDecide

For context, this is the first time that the Philippines is holding elections in the middle of a pandemic. | via @bnzmagsambol #PHVote #WeDecide

If you haven't finished your primary series of COVID-19 vaccination or wish to get your booster shot, the DOH has set up "pop up" tents or vaccination sites outside of polling sites. | via @bnzmagsambol #PHVote #WeDecide

The setting up of vaccination sites during election day is seen to boost the country’s vaccination coverage as some 65.7 million Filipinos are expected to cast their votes in highly divisive elections on Monday. | via @bnzmagsambol #PHVote #WeDecide

Voters only need to present their vaccination card and a valid ID. | via @bnzmagsambol #PHVote #WeDecide

On the issue of teachers' transpo allowance: Bragado says law states honorarium and allowance will be received by poll workers within 15 days after elections. | via @bnzmagsambol #PHVote #WeDecide