SM City Consolacion, Cebu 30% voter’s turnout as of 11am today

CONSOLACION, Cebu – SM City Consolacion in Cebu, one of two mall voting precincts chosen by COMELEC in Cebu for registered voters specifically residing in Brgy. Pitogo, Consolacion has registered about 30 percent voters’ turnout as of 11am today, May 12 with 2,656 voters expected to exercise their rights of suffrage.

The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in partnership with SM Supermalls rolled out the Mall Voting Program (MVP) in 20 select SM malls nationwide on May 12 including SM City Consolacion for Cebu as mall voting venue to give convenient voting access to PWDs, senior citizens, and pregnant women.

"We believe democracy should be inclusive, convenient, and secure. By offering our malls as voting venues, we’re not just making it easier to vote—we’re helping empower every Filipino to make their voice heard. The goal is for a smoother, more inclusive voting experience, especially for PWDs, senior citizens and pregnant women, others,” Junias Eusebio, Vice President for Mall Operations at SM Supermalls said.

According to COMELEC and SM Supermalls, eligible voters assigned to MVP locations can head to their designated SM mall to vote in a secure, accessible, and air-conditioned environment.  Whether you’re a busy parent, a working professional, or a senior citizen looking for comfort and ease, the MVP is designed to improve your voting experience.  

Voting in Cebu City generally peaceful, huge voters’ turnout

Meanwhile, Cebu City Police Office (CPPO) director Col. Enrico Figueroa, in an interview with MyTV Cebu said that voting in Cebu City started at 5 am and precincts are now filled with people constantly streaming up to the present time with the elections generally peaceful.

Figueroa added that there are no major incidents recorded from the time the polls opened at 5:00 am up to the present time. He said, the police continue to closely monitor various aspects of election-related violence or disturbance. So far, no reports have been reported on any untoward incidents, “The elections here are generally peaceful and huge voters’ turnout,” he said. (Photos: SM City Consolacion & Google Images)