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Comelec spokesman John Rex Laudiangco. Photo from Comelec

Companies Submit Bids for Online Voting and Counting System in COMELEC’s 2025 Midterm Polls

Four companies have submitted bids for the online voting and counting system (OVCS) that the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will use for the first time in the 2025 midterm polls. This blog post discusses the second round of bidding conducted by COMELEC’s Special Bids and Awards Committee (SBAC), with four bidders participating. The post also mentions the countries where internet voting will not be available due to host governments’ restrictions and the removal of PE in Tel Aviv, Israel from the list due to the lifting of internet restrictions. Read more about the latest updates on the OVCS and the challenges it faces in implementing online voting. Stay informed about the technology advancements in the electoral process.

Commission on Elections Chairman George Erwin Garcia. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

New Election System Assured to be Hack-Proof

Jefferson9 months ago015 mins

Learn more about how the new election system in the Philippines has been designed to be hack-proof and secure against cyberattacks during the 2025 midterm polls. Measures such as early preparation, timely procurement, and coordination with the National Security Council and the Department of Information and Communications Technology have been implemented to safeguard the integrity of the electoral process.

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia. PHOTO BY MIKE ALQUINTO

COMELEC’s Plan to Expand Voter Registration and Introduce Internet Voting

Jefferson9 months ago023 mins

Learn more about COMELEC’s plan to institutionalize the Register Anywhere Program (RAP), expanding voter registration nationwide and introducing internet voting to increase participation among overseas Filipino voters.

Comelec Assures Camera Coverage for Automated Counting Machines

Jefferson10 months ago06 mins

Read more about Comelec’s assurance to disable cameras in automated counting machines and cover them during the voting procedure to address concerns over voter privacy. Comelec Chairman George Garcia acknowledges the camera placement is not ideal and assures that the cameras will only capture images of the QR codes.

(From left) Lawyer Evaristo Gana, Commission on Elections Chairman George Erwin Garcia and National-Lead Convenor of People’s Initiative for Reform Modernization and Action (PIRMA) Noel Onate answer questions from the media on the Peoples Initiative campaign to amend the charter during the weekly Kapihan sa Manila Bay on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. PHOTOS BY MIKE ALQUINTO

Comelec Stands Firm Amidst Criticism on ACM Lease Contract

Jefferson10 months ago05 mins

Learn more about Comelec’s decision to award the ACM lease contract to Miru Systems amidst criticism and concerns about the technology and track record. Discover the challenges faced by Comelec and the potential implications for future Philippine elections.

Decision on Leasing New Automated Election System Expected This Week

Jefferson10 months ago06 mins

Learn more about the Commission on Elections’ decision on whether to lease a new automated election system for the upcoming national and local elections. The decision will be based on a demonstration of the technology and recommendations from the Special Bids and Awards Committee. Read more about the features of the new system and the Comelec’s plan to lease, rather than purchase, the counting machines.

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