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The Comelec is seeking to increase the silver nitrate content in the indelible ink by up to 20 percent to ensure that voters can only vote once in the May elections. Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said the current 7 percent silver nitrate content in the inindelible ink might easily be removed by acetone. In another interview, Comelec Commissioner Rene Sarmiento said increasing the silver nitrate content would improve the efficacy of the indelible ink and help prevent flying voters. Sarmiento, however, added if the acidic silver nitrate compound exceeds the 20 percent concentration, it might damage a person’s... more news »
