Manila, Feb. 11 -- BAGUIO CITY - The Commission on Elections (Comelec)-Baguio is urging eligible individuals to avail of the local absentee voting (LAV) option.

Comelec-Baguio Election Officer John Paul Martin said LAV is a privilege for police officers, soldiers, teachers, other government employees and members of the media who cannot vote on May 12.

Those who want to avail of LAV may apply either at the Comelec central office in Manila or local Comelec offices until March 7.

LAV is allowed for national positions only. Voting period will be on April 28 to 30 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

"This is an initiative of the Comelec to allow them to participate in the election even if they have an election duty to render and they cannot cast their ...