G R E E T I N G S:

       Pursuant to Section 41(1) of Comelec Resolution No. 8750¹ promulgated on January 27, 2010, NOTICE is hereby given that the Committee on Overseas Absentee Voting (COAV) will start the preparation and sending of mailing packets containing among others, the official ballots to overseas absentee voters in connection with the May 10, 2010 National and Local Elections on February 10, 2010 until all the mailing packets are dispatched.

       In this connection, please appoint your watchers to witness the aforesaid proceedings at the COAV Mailing Center, Philippine Post Building, Liwasang Bonifacio, Manila and submit their names together with the copies of their appointment papers to the COAV at the 7^th Floor, Palacio del Gobernador, Intramuros, Manila.

       For inquiries please contact Mr. Ray Marty Gattud at 527-2994.

       Please be guided accordingly.

       February 3, 2010. Manila, Philippines.

1 General instructions for the Special Board of Election Inspectors and Special Ballot Reception and Custody Group in the Conduct of Manual Voting and Counting of Votes Under Republic Act No. 9189. Otherwise Known as "The Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003" for Purposes of the May 10, 2010 National and Local Elections.