A total of 2,586 poll workers received their additional honoraria for serving extended hours on election day last May 9.
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This was stated in the copy of the presentation given to reporters which the Commission on Elections (Comelec) presented during the Budget Hearing of the Co
(File photo) MANILA - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Tuesday said only 90 percent of the electoral board (EB) members have so far received their honoraria from the poll body. "We only have about 90 percent (claimed) in the payment of the honoraria of Electoral Boards," said Comelec Deputy Executive Director for Operations (DEDO) Teopisto Elnas in a press briefing. He urged the remaining EB members who have yet to claim their honoraria to proceed to the Offices of the Election Officer (OEOs). "The funds are there with our Election Officers. If you have the time, please claim your honoraria," Elnas said. Under the law, the Comelec have 15 days to settle all obligations including payment of honorarium. Meanwhile, Elnas said the PHP2,000 additional pay approved by the Comelec en banc is not included in the payment the poll body has so far released to the teachers. "As for the additional honoraria, we are still looking at the details, like how many are ent
The Department of Education has requested an additional pay worth P3,000 to teachers who had to stay at polling precincts for longer hours, but the Commission on Elections said the final amount will depend on the availability of funds.
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