2008 ARMM Election: Optical Media Reader (OMR)

Another machine to be used in the August 11 Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) is the Optical Media Reader (OMR) operated by Avante International Technology. In particular this machine will be used in five other provinces of ARMM - Lanao Del Sur, Shariff Kabunsuan, Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi.

Step 1:

After going through the standard verification of a voter’s identity, the voter is given a ballot, with pre-printed names of the candidates.

Step 2:

Using a pencil, completely shade the ovals in the ballot corresponding to your choice of candidates.

Step 3:

Fold the completed ballot up to the perforation mark. Make sure that the space provided for the thumbprint is exposed.

Step 4:

Go back to the BEI and affix your right thumbmark on the ballot.

Step 5:

Return the ballot bearing your thumbmark to the BEI. The BEI Chairman tears off the upper portion of the ballot and returns what is left of it to you, for you to drop inside the ballot box.