Sec 48. Counting site. – The counting of votes shall be conducted on site in the country where the votes were actually cast within the premises of the Posts, or in such other places as may be designated by the Commission.

Sec. 49. Determination of number of SBEIs to conduct the counting of votes. – On the basis of total number of voters who actually voted, the head of Post or his duly authorized representative, shall determine the number of SBEIs which will conduct the counting of votes at the rate of one (1) SBEI for every five hundred (500) ballots.

The SBEIs for voting shall also act as SBEIs for counting.

The Post shall, if necessary, activate additional SBEIs for counting not later than May 5, 2010 and immediately submit to the Commission, through the COAV, the membership of the additional SBEIs for issuance of appointments and grant of honoraria.

Sec. 50. Manner of counting. – The counting of votes shall be conducted publicly and without interruption. Unless otherwise ordered by the Commission, the SBEI shall not adjourn or postpone or delay the counting until it has been fully completed.

Sec. 51. Start of counting. – The counting of votes shall start immediately after the close of voting at 6:00 o’clock in the evening of May 10, 2010, Philippine time.

Sec. 52. Minutes of Counting of Votes. – The SBEI shall accomplish in two (2) copies the Minutes of Counting (OAVF No. 11-A) and record the act or data required therein as they occur or become available during the counting.

Copies of the OAVF No. 11-A must be signed, sealed in separate envelopes and distributed as follows:

a) First copy to the Commission; and

b) Second copy to be deposited inside the ballot box.

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