Manila, March 14 -- Close to 67,000 voters participated in the special congressional polls for the Second District of Antipolo City, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported on Saturday.

As of 5:05 p.m., a total of 66,994, or 26.50 percent of the 252,793 registered voters, have cast their votes for the replacement of Romeo Acop, who died on Dec. 20, 2025.

Of the total, 39,775 voters were females.

"If you ask me, the earlier projection of 60 to 65 percent turnout will not be achieved. Even the 35 percent estimate may not be reached," Comelec Chairperson George Garcia said at a press briefing.

He reported that all 36 voting centers functioned and no untoward incident was reported.

"We did not have a single precinct that did not f...