Decision on counting machines out this week
THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) said it will decide this week whether to lease a new automated election system, a deal worth P18.3 billion, for next year's national and local elections.
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Social media's population breaks through 5 billion — study
PARIS, France — The number of active social media users has risen to more than 5 billion, or about 62.3% of humanity, according to a study published Wednesday.
Comelec allots P1.64 billion for automated poll system
MANILA, Philippines — A budget of P1.64 billion has been set for the procurement of the transmission system for the midterm elections in 2025.
Comelec: No glitches so far in Miru's systems demo, end-to-end testing
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 25) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Special Bids and Awards Committee (SBAC) said no issues have been encountered so far during the systems demonstration and end-to-end testing of the joint venture of Miru Systems Co. Ltd.
‘AES lone bidder should pass eye of the needle’
A MILITANT lawmaker yesterday called for a comprehensive assessment of the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) potential contract with Miru Systems for the 2025 automated election system (AES) to ensure the integrity and security of the country’s electoral process.
Comelec confident of fewer automated machine failures in 2025 midterm polls – exec
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 23) — A Commission on Elections (Comelec) official said the poll body is confident there will be fewer machine failures during the 2025 midterm polls with the entry of new automated counting machines (ACMs).
ACT to PRC: Extend renewal of teachers’ license
MANILA, Philippines — The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) is seeking a dialogue with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) to extend the deadline for accepting Continuing Professional Development (CPD), as many teachers would be unable to renew their professional IDs within the current timeframe.
SC: Comelec must exercise transparency
(UPDATE) THE Supreme Court has ruled that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) may be compelled to allow the witnessing of the printing of ballots and to fully explain how the vote counting machines (VCMs) it will be using work.