‘VCMs configured to count wrong’
The voter can verify through his or her receipt, but even if he or she sees and reports an error, this erroneous vote has been included in the precinct count.
‘VCMs configured to count wrong’
POSTS FOR "smartmatic"
ADVERTISEMENT
Voters urged to spot, stop ‘cheating’ by Aquino, Roxas
Voters urged to spot, stop ‘cheating’ by Aquino, Roxas
“The Comelec is filled with Aquino appointees and is headed by Andres Bautista, a cousin of Aquino and a former campaigner of Roxas.”
Comelec slammed for ‘Comeleaks’ that put elections, voters at risk
Comelec slammed for ‘Comeleaks’ that put elections, voters at risk
It's one thing to hear news about a huge data leak and another to see your data in a public website.”
Youth solon to Comelec: Explain new deals over PCOS machines, source code
Youth solon to Comelec: Explain new deals over PCOS machines, source code
“The new lease deal is actually more costly than the previous PCOS refurbishment option.”
6 reasons why ‘you can kiss 2016 elections goodbye’
6 reasons why ‘you can kiss 2016 elections goodbye’
“There can never be transparency with machines that count the votes inside the box and invisible to the eyes of the public. There can never be accountability when the results simply pop out of the screen without being verified publicly.”
‘Comelec can still salvage 2016 elections sans PCOS or Smartmatic’
‘Comelec can still salvage 2016 elections sans PCOS or Smartmatic’
The issue here is not only the highly irregular process in which Comelec chose Smartmatic-TIM to do diagnostic work with the PCOS machines. The issue here is the lack of transparency, the lack of check and balance within Comelec, the lack of openness and accountability to the public.” -- Kabataan Partylist Rep. Terry Ridon
Watchdog warns against another Comelec-Smartmatic ‘midnight deal’
Watchdog warns against another Comelec-Smartmatic ‘midnight deal’
“What is most worrisome is the PCOS machines are vulnerable to tampering by an insider.”
Comelec’s P1.2B ‘midnight deal’ with Smartmatic questioned at SC
Comelec’s P1.2B ‘midnight deal’ with Smartmatic questioned at SC
One of the petitioners, Bishop Broderick Pabillo, says voiding the Comelec resolution could help in the country’s efforts to hold clean elections.
IT Experts Praise Citizens’ Election Monitoring, Call for Filing of Cases vs. Comelec, Smartmatic
IT Experts Praise Citizens’ Election Monitoring, Call for Filing of Cases vs. Comelec, Smartmatic
BY ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and Smartmatic-TIM have been bragging that the May 10 was a success and was peaceful and orderly. But for the Computer Professionals Union (CPU) it was frustrating. “And the way the...
Benjie Oliveros | Comelec, Smartmatic Should Be Held Accountable
Benjie Oliveros | Comelec, Smartmatic Should Be Held Accountable
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat.com The faint smile on Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Jose Melo during the evening of May 10 indicated feelings of relief and pride that they were able to push through with the automated elections. A lot of people were...
Meaningful Changes and Social Justice Remain the Primary Challenge to the Filipino People
Meaningful Changes and Social Justice Remain the Primary Challenge to the Filipino People
The last elections show no considerable move towards real societal change. The pursuit of meaningful change, reform in government and social justice remain the outstanding challenge to the Filipino people. The very first automated national elections have committed...
2010 Elections: AES: A Gathering Storm
2010 Elections: AES: A Gathering Storm
By ANGEL S. AVERIA JR. / EU-CenPEG Project 3030/AESWatch
The cloud of doubt that hovers over the credibility and acceptability of the election results come May 10, 2010 has grown darker.
PR: KMU Calls for Vigilance and Action Against Arroyo’s Machinations to Stay in Power
PR: KMU Calls for Vigilance and Action Against Arroyo’s Machinations to Stay in Power
Technical glitches which hounded the Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines in tests that were administered to these are part of a long series of problems that have occurred in the process of holding the first-ever automated elections in the country. By itself, but especially when seen together with the other problems that have occurred earlier, this failure seriously undermines the credibility of the May 10 elections.
PR: Pagbabago! Calls for Vigilance, Action vs Poll Failure, Massive Fraud
PR: Pagbabago! Calls for Vigilance, Action vs Poll Failure, Massive Fraud
Commission on Elections (Comelec) chair Jose Melo must reserve his smile until after the elections. Pagbabago! People's Movement for Change issued the statement as it called for increased public vigilance despite repeated assurances from poll officials that the precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines are now running perfectly and that elections will push through on Monday.
PR: Bayan Assails No-Election/Postponement/Holdover Scenarios
PR: Bayan Assails No-Election/Postponement/Holdover Scenarios
The umbrella group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) warned that election postponement or election failure will benefit no one but Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. The group kicked off protest actions in front of the Comelec today against any “no-election and holdover scenario” that it fears could arise from the problems in poll automation.
PR: No to Postponement of Polls, Hold Accountable Comelec-Smartmatic — Youth Solon
PR: No to Postponement of Polls, Hold Accountable Comelec-Smartmatic — Youth Solon
Kabataan Partylist Rep. Raymond “Mong” Palatino expressed opposition to proposals to postpone the May 10, 2010 elections saying that “however which way you look at it, it would only serve to perpetuate the present administration into power”.
PR: Mayhem on May 10 Knocking on the Door; Workers to Guard vs. Arroyo, US Maneuver
PR: Mayhem on May 10 Knocking on the Door; Workers to Guard vs. Arroyo, US Maneuver
Reports on the failure of counting machines and wrong configuration of memory cards point to no other than mayhem on May 10, confirming widespread fears of elections failure to retain Gloria Arroyo in power, labor center Kilusang Mayo Uno said.
News in Pictures: Final Testing and Sealing of PCOS Machine in Cembo Delayed
News in Pictures: Final Testing and Sealing of PCOS Machine in Cembo Delayed
Final testing and sealing in Precinct 246 in Cembo Elementary School on Monday was delayed when the PCOS machine could not print a complete Initialization report. The printout generated did not show the list of candidates and the vote counter that should show zero votes. The Board of Election Inspectors (BEI) are unable to troubleshoot the problem on their own and called for the assistance of the support technician. After more or less an hour, final testing and sealing proceeded with the assistance of the Smartmatic TIM technician.
News in Pictures: High-Tech Elections?
News in Pictures: High-Tech Elections?
After three SIM cards, two modems, and countless earlier attempts, a Smartmatic technician tries to get a satellite signal after failing to transmit test results. When he did get a signal, he tells person on the phone: "Pare,di ko naman pwedeng hawakan ito nang ganito hanggang mamaya." He gets help though from a cameraman who lends him a tripod. This is just one of the scenes in Friday's Comelec Smartmatic field test in Agojo Elementary School in Pateros for the machines that are to be used in the elections in May. Photo by Renayes Reyes Jr.
BE A BULATLAT PATRON
A community of readers and supporters that help us sustain our operations through microdonations for as low as $1.