The House of Representative Electoral Tribunal (HRET) conducted the Orientation and Familiarization on the Full Automation System with Transparency Audit/Count (FASTrAC) In collaboration with the Education and Information Department (EID) of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), on August 27, 2025, at HRET Building, Q.C.

The COMELEC led by its spokeperson Atty. Rex Laudiangco was welcomed by the Secretary of the Tribunal Atty. Girlie I.  Salarda together with Deputy Secretary Atty. Melissa N. Rodriguez

The Orientation showcased the Automated Counting Machine (ACM) and explained its innovative features, security measures, and significant improvements over the previous Vote Counting Machine (VCM).  It demonstrated the ACM’s ability to handle common voting errors. This hands-on demonstration provided participants with a better understanding of the ACM’s functionality.