Archive for December, 2009
Smartmatic Delivers PCOS Machines
The Bureau of Customs is set to release the 4,000 Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines that were deliered to the country last night. An inspection of the machines before Comelec officials has reportedly been scheduled for tomorrow morning. Smartmatic-TIM expects to complete the delivery of all 82,000 machines by February 21. I wish I [...]
Gordon Confident Poll Automation To Push Through
Aside from presenting himself as an alternative candidate for the presidency in 2010, Senator Richard Gordon seems to be positioning himself as the gauge for whether or not it’s time to panic over the problems affecting the Comelec’s poll automation project. In an Inquirer.net report, Gordon said he is still optimistic the automation of the [...]
Comelec: Smartmatic Not Liable For Delays
As it turns out even the Commission on Elections agrees that Smartmatic cannot be blamed for the delays in the shipping of its Precinct Count Optical Scan machines or PCOS. Here’s what Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez had to say about the issue. This is taken from an ans-cbnnews.com report. COMELEC spokesman James Jimenez confirmed a [...]
Delays, Delays, Delays
Comelec Chairman Jose Melo admits to having sleepless nights these days. As the head of the agency tasked to oversee anything that has to do with the upcoming elections, Melo is a little bit concerned over the delays. Reports say Smartmatic-TIM will not be able to follow the agreed delivery schedule. Here’s an excerpt from [...]
SexBomb Dancers On Poll Automation
I really didn’t want to do this. In fact I tried my best to resist the urge. But then I realized what the heck. If it can help teach more people about poll automation then I might as well post it here. So here it is for your viewing pleasure. Voters’ education on the 2010 [...]
Elections In Maguindanao And Other Hotspots
The situation in Maguindanao right now is proving to be a threat to the holding of elections in that province. Although the Commission on Elections assures that the Maguindanao Massacre would not force a postponement of elections in the province, some quarters still think otherwise. Comelec Chairman Jose Melo has said that in a worst-case [...]
Comelec On Pulse Asia Survey
The Commission on Elections and the Poll Automation Project are again at the receiving end of criticisms. All because of a Pulse Asia survey, which showed that 61% or 6 out of 10 Filipinos don’t know anything about the automated system for the 2010 elections. Using the survey results, some critics are now making it [...]
Partial Automation?
The Maguindanao Massacre has undoubtedly cast a shadow on efforts to hold automated elections in Maguindanao. Some people doubt if could be held at all in that province. Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez assures elections will be held in Maguindanao. He admits though that it’s possible the schedule would be adjusted. The commission appears to be [...]
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