Almost two weeks since the pressers were stopped in view of the situation.
On Monday, January 27, the printing of ballots that will be used for the upcoming 2025 midterm elections on May 12 finally resumed, 13 days after it was suspended by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
That was due to the Temporary Restraining Orders (TROs) issued by the Supreme Court, which effectively directed COMELEC to include the names of some candidates that were previously disqualified by the board.
According to Chairman George Garcia, the commssion, the National Printing Office (NPO) and its partner Miru have already teamed up to ensure that the printing of 73 million ballots will meet its April 14 deadline.
Miru, for one, had already added two printers on top of the four existing at the NPO.
Over 68 million voters are expected to vote on May 12, 2025 to form the next Senate, all the way down to their respective city or municipal councils.