The problem would have risen from the shipment and delivery of the voting and counting machines if the automated elections were to push through.
The Aboitiz company which was rumored to have close ties with the Arroyos were said to be chosen to to the warehousing and the shipment of the machines to the different precincts nationwide on the day of the election.
Makati Mayor Jojo Binay reiterated that the connection of the cargo company to the President should have raised suspicions from the Comelec as this may endanger not only the canvassing of votes but the whole election process itself as a whole.
“The fact that an Aboitiz-owned company is involved in the automation project should have raised alarm bells in the Comelec. It changes the entire scenario." - Mayor Jejomar Binay
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Bagong Alyansang Makabayan and Binay are trying to convey a message here: if this is all true, then the Palace would already know who will win the election even before the election starts. And this is what the anti-administration is trying to avoid, to give them the win without a challenge.
Source: Philstar.com
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7.03.2009
7.01.2009
The Manager's A Choice
“I can prove that I am capable of leadership." - Sen. Manuel Villar
These are the words which the presidential aspirant uttered to demonstrate his conviction on how much he can do for the country when he runs for president on 2010. He points that this could be the right time that the voters should choose someone with "managerial ability" rather than going for someone who is much popular.
Meaning: why don't we put our votes on him?
What a way to campaign for himself.
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The fish trader turned businessman turned politician is convinced that several members of the Lakas-Kampi-CMD Party are in full support from saying that they have given him their supports long ago and will still stick with him if the elections will push through.
He, however, did not mention the names of the GMA supporters.
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Whatever, the former Senate President is thinking seems to convince him a lot at the moment. But who knows? Maybe he is telling the truth and the only reason why he is withholding the names of these so-called supporters of his from the Administration's side is to protect them from being banished by Mrs. Arroyo if ever she stays in power longer than her term.
"Many of her (GMA) supporters are now with me.” - Sen. Manny Villar
Source: The Manila Times Internet Edition
These are the words which the presidential aspirant uttered to demonstrate his conviction on how much he can do for the country when he runs for president on 2010. He points that this could be the right time that the voters should choose someone with "managerial ability" rather than going for someone who is much popular.
Meaning: why don't we put our votes on him?
What a way to campaign for himself.
***
The fish trader turned businessman turned politician is convinced that several members of the Lakas-Kampi-CMD Party are in full support from saying that they have given him their supports long ago and will still stick with him if the elections will push through.
He, however, did not mention the names of the GMA supporters.
***
Whatever, the former Senate President is thinking seems to convince him a lot at the moment. But who knows? Maybe he is telling the truth and the only reason why he is withholding the names of these so-called supporters of his from the Administration's side is to protect them from being banished by Mrs. Arroyo if ever she stays in power longer than her term.
"Many of her (GMA) supporters are now with me.” - Sen. Manny Villar
Source: The Manila Times Internet Edition
6.30.2009
Mano a Mano
It seems that the "marriage" of Smartmatics and Total Information Management will be short-lived, if not, it would not even materialized.
Comelec Chairman Jose Melo privately met with the two companies yesterday to give the Friday deadline to settle and to sign the contract for the automation of 2010 Elections.
Money, money, money
After the meeting, the Chairman told reporters that the primary reason for the TIM back-out was money but quickly reiterated that it was not lack financial fund. It was the other way around. Aparently, TIM wanted to dictate how the commanding investment of Smartmatics is going to be used.
Slim Chances
Broadcaster Mike Enriquez, in his morning radio show quoted Comelec Chair Melo saying "...very, very, very slim chance of an automated election."
The No-El
Presidentiables however are weary that the inability of the Comission on Election to fully modernized the voting and canvassing process may lead to a "No Election" situation come 2010.
The Option
If a full automation won't be available, then the Comelec may have to opt for a partial automation as suggested by former Chair Christian Monsod.
It would not hurt to try this option as it may lessen the days of canvassing to half if allocated to major provinces or cities.
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Automated or manual, if the Comelec fails to guard the votes there would still be a chance that candidates will to find to cheat their way to winning.
"it should not be assumed that just because there is automation, there could be no cheating." - Winnie Monsod
Source: GMANews.TV
Comelec Chairman Jose Melo privately met with the two companies yesterday to give the Friday deadline to settle and to sign the contract for the automation of 2010 Elections.
Money, money, money
After the meeting, the Chairman told reporters that the primary reason for the TIM back-out was money but quickly reiterated that it was not lack financial fund. It was the other way around. Aparently, TIM wanted to dictate how the commanding investment of Smartmatics is going to be used.
Slim Chances
Broadcaster Mike Enriquez, in his morning radio show quoted Comelec Chair Melo saying "...very, very, very slim chance of an automated election."
The No-El
Presidentiables however are weary that the inability of the Comission on Election to fully modernized the voting and canvassing process may lead to a "No Election" situation come 2010.
The Option
If a full automation won't be available, then the Comelec may have to opt for a partial automation as suggested by former Chair Christian Monsod.
It would not hurt to try this option as it may lessen the days of canvassing to half if allocated to major provinces or cities.
***
Automated or manual, if the Comelec fails to guard the votes there would still be a chance that candidates will to find to cheat their way to winning.
"it should not be assumed that just because there is automation, there could be no cheating." - Winnie Monsod
Source: GMANews.TV
Automation No More?
“We may have to go manual.” - Comelec Chair Jose Melo
Due to the lack of documents from the Security & Exchange Commission, the contract signing of the Smartmatic-TIM, the winning bidders for the automation of the 2010 election, which was scheduled this Friday was postponed to Tuesday and was yet again rescheduled to next Friday.
However, Total Information Management (TIM), the local partner of Smarmatic declared its withdrawal from the partnership for the computerization of the upcoming elections next year stating that lack of budget was the reason. A Daily Inquirer source said that the TIM was 300 million short of its budget.
The Comelec on the other hand said that the local counterpart withdrew without giving a justifiable reason and are willing to file charges against the company.
Juan Villa of Smartmatic was in contact with TIM and wer not giving up on the contract from the Commission of Election.
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Meanwhile, Commissioner Melo would like to see if the TIM people were contacted by anti-automation groups that may have caused their withdrawal for the election modernization.
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The only reason that there may be groups with such a cause is to make sure that the National Election will not be tamper proof, thus, making the process of vote counting vulnerable to those are are willing to lie, cheat and steal their way to whatever government seats. And that includes the Presidential and Congressional seat.
“I told them that the elections must push through. If you withdraw, you are putting your private interest above that of the national interest.” - Com. Jose Melo
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer
Due to the lack of documents from the Security & Exchange Commission, the contract signing of the Smartmatic-TIM, the winning bidders for the automation of the 2010 election, which was scheduled this Friday was postponed to Tuesday and was yet again rescheduled to next Friday.
However, Total Information Management (TIM), the local partner of Smarmatic declared its withdrawal from the partnership for the computerization of the upcoming elections next year stating that lack of budget was the reason. A Daily Inquirer source said that the TIM was 300 million short of its budget.
The Comelec on the other hand said that the local counterpart withdrew without giving a justifiable reason and are willing to file charges against the company.
Juan Villa of Smartmatic was in contact with TIM and wer not giving up on the contract from the Commission of Election.
***
Meanwhile, Commissioner Melo would like to see if the TIM people were contacted by anti-automation groups that may have caused their withdrawal for the election modernization.
***
The only reason that there may be groups with such a cause is to make sure that the National Election will not be tamper proof, thus, making the process of vote counting vulnerable to those are are willing to lie, cheat and steal their way to whatever government seats. And that includes the Presidential and Congressional seat.
“I told them that the elections must push through. If you withdraw, you are putting your private interest above that of the national interest.” - Com. Jose Melo
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer
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