EU launches election observation initiative in PH

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00:00The European Union or EU officially launched its election observation mission to the Philippines

00:05which is the first time it will be deploying such mission in the country.

00:10Jamalindo Colero, Philippine Information Agency, NCR, has more.

00:16The European Union officially launched its election observation mission to the Philippines

00:22marking the first time the EU will deploy such a mission in the country

00:26in time for the May 12, 2025 midterm elections.

00:30EU Chief Observer Marta Temido highlighted the significance of the mission

00:34in strengthening EU-Philippines relations.

00:37She said the event is an important milestone, noting that the EU was invited by the Philippine authorities

00:42and the Commission on Elections to observe the 2025 national, midterm, and local elections.

00:47Our role is to observe, to assess, and to support democratic standards

00:53independently and without interfering in the process.

00:58The mission consists of a core team of 12 experts based in Manila

01:02and 72 long-term observers deployed in 36 teams across the country since April 16.

01:08An additional 104 short-term observers will join in early May,

01:13bringing the total to approximately 200 observers from EU member states, Canada, Norway, and Switzerland.

01:20The EU's observation methodology includes an assessment of various aspects of the electoral process,

01:27including the legal framework, campaign finance, media coverage, and respect for fundamental freedoms.

01:34Temido reiterated the EU's commitment to supporting democratic governance and fostering cooperation with the Philippines.

01:41The preliminary findings of the mission will be publicly presented on May 14, 2025,

01:47and a comprehensive final report will follow two months after the elections,

01:52detailing recommendations for improving future electoral processes.

01:57From the Philippine Information Agency, National Capital Region,

02:01Jumalin Doktor Nero, Balitan Pangmanza.

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