Scenes from Day 1 of early voting

Early voting for next week’s local elections and parliamentary by-elections began Friday at 3,571 polling stations nationwide.

From soldiers arriving in groups to senior citizens and young parents accompanied by children, polling stations across the country reflected a broad cross-section of the electorate.

Polling booths will remain open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the two-day early voting period, which runs through Saturday.

Unlike on election day on June 3, eligible voters may cast their bal ...