PD 1296 (The 1978 Election Code) Section 157

Proclamation of the result of the election in the voting center.

Section 157

SEC. 157. Proclamation of the result of the election in the voting center. —Upon the completion of the election returns, the chairman of the election committee shall orally and publicly announce the total number of votes received in the election in the voting center by each and every one of the candidates, stating their corresponding office.

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