The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Philippines has commenced printing ballots for a special election in Batanes and a plebiscite in Naga City. The printing process is being directly supervised by Comelec officials at the National Printing Office (NPO) located in Quezon City. Originally planned to begin on October 14, the ballot printing was rescheduled and started on October 20. This move ensures preparations are finalized for the upcoming polls in both Batanes and Naga City. The Comelec aims for a smooth and transparent election process through careful oversight of ballot production. The printed ballots will be crucial for residents of Batanes and Naga City to exercise their right to vote in the special election and plebiscite, respectively.