Hardware modifications in automated counting machines approved
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) issued a memorandum on Wednesday approving specific adjustments to the hardware of automated counting machines (ACMs) for their deployment in the 2025 national and local elections. These customizations were based on observations made by stakeholders during the demonstration of the ACMs, as per the memorandum. The approved.....»»
Comelec sets demo for vote counting machines
The Commission on Elections will conduct a three-month demonstration of the new automated counting machines to be used in the May 2025 midterm elections......»»
Comelec: Contingency plans in place for 2025 poll machines
Amid lone bidder Miru Systems’ history of problematic vote counting machines abroad, the Commission on Elections gave assurance that contingency measures are in place to ensure the successful procurement of automated poll machines for the 2025 midterm elections......»»
2025 automated polls hang as court may stop VCM use
The Commission on Elections might not be able to hold automated elections in May 2025 if the court stops the use of vote counting machines to be manufactured by the joint venture led by Korean firm Miru Systems Inc......»»
Comelec to proceed with Miru deal for 2025 polls
The Commission on Elections contract for the lease of automated counting machines with Miru Systems remains valid despite the Supreme Court ruling favoring technology provider Smartmatic......»»
Korean firm Miru Systems bags vote counting machine contract for 2025 polls
The Commission on Elections has awarded Korean firm Miru Systems with the contract to supply the vote counting machines for the 2025 midterm elections......»»
Coin deposit machines log P577 million transactions
The value of transactions through the coin deposit machines deployed by the the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas is close to reaching the P600-million mark, as more and more Filipinos use the machines to deposit their idle coins......»»
Comelec signs P17.99B contract with Miru for automated 2025 polls
MANILA, Philippines — An almost P18-billion contract was signed on Monday between the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and the South Korean firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd. (Miru Systems) for the lease of an automated election system to be used in the 2025 midterm elections. Miru Systems was the sole bidder for the lease of a.....»»
Voting machine customization starts April 18 – Comelec
The customization of vote counting machines for the May 2025 midterm elections will start on April 18, the Commission on Elections said yesterday......»»
PNP to elderly: Beware of Glue Ladies
A criminal gang composed mostly of women is preying on senior citizens making cash withdrawals from automated teller machines......»»
Confiscated gaming machines destroyed in Mt. Province
More than a dozen seized coin slot gaming machines, popularly called “kulalongs” in Mt. Province, were destroyed in a public demonstration at the Bontoc municipal grounds led by town officials on Monday......»»
‘New poll machines to give speedy results, lower failure rates’
There will be faster transmission of votes and lower failure rates with the new machines and transmission service to be used in the May 2025 midterm elections, the Commission on Elections said yesterday......»»
Transactions in coin deposit machines near P400 million
More and more Filipinos are using the coin deposit machines deployed by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in major malls across the metropolis as part of its coin recirculation program......»»
Territorial threats harming Filipinos unacceptable – Marcos
Threats to the country’s sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea that endanger the lives of Filipinos are “unacceptable,” President Marcos said yesterday, as he ordered a review of the capabilities of the country’s military hardware and equipment......»»
Apex Predator: San Miguel’s Perez sweetens fruitful career with Finals MVP hardware
It was a long and winding road for San Miguel guard CJ Perez, but “The Predator” finally got his PBA Finals Most Valuable Player plum......»»
Comelec grants P18-billion election contract to Korean-led consortium
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has approved a nearly P18 billion contract to lease an automated election system for the 2025 midterm polls to a joint venture led by the controversial South Korean company Miru Systems Co. Ltd. Comelec Chair George Garcia announced the decision on Thursday, stating that the poll body unanimously.....»»
Philippines approved investment projects up 73 pct in 2023
MANILA, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) -- The approved investment projects in 2023 amounted to 1.26 trillion pesos (roughly 22.5 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, 73 percent higher than in 2022, Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) said Sunday. Citing an updated report of Board of Investments (BOI), the DOF said in a press release that the approved investments comprised 311 projects, mainly on renewable energy, telecommunicati.....»»
Philippines approved investment projects up 73 pct in 2023
MANILA, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) -- The approved investment projects in 2023 amounted to 1.26 trillion pesos (roughly 22.5 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, 73 percent higher than in 2022, Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) said Sunday. Citing an updated report of Board of Investments (BOI), the DOF said in a press release that the approved investments comprised 311 projects, mainly on renewable energy, telecommunicati.....»»
InstaPay, PESONet transactions hit P3.8 trillion in Q1
The value of online payments coursed through the automated clearing houses established by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reached P3.81 trillion in the first three months of the year, as Filipinos continue to use digital channels for their financial transactions......»»
Garcia: Comelec eyes to appeal SC s abuse of discretion ruling
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said that Comelec committed grave abuse of discretion after it disqualified election service provider Smartmatic for the 2025 automated election system bid......»»
Sambag 2 fire: P7.5M and counting
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The massive fire that hit a densely populated area in Brgy. Sambag 2 here on Monday afternoon, April 8, has not yet been extinguished. But the blaze has already gobbled up at least P7.5 million in properties. According to the latest report from the Cebu City Fire Station, firefighters have yet.....»»