May 2010 Elections in Peril Due Wrong Configuration of CF Cards

It is a very big question why the Comelec and the smartmatic-TIM was not able to foresee the possibility of an error in program configurations when they alter the format of the printed ballots. It was already explained by their IT experts that it was due to program installed on the CF cards why the errors in the tally for the local level occurred.

The CF cards was previously programmed to read single spaces in the ballots(that is why there was no reported error in the national level candidates)but at the back of the ballots which is for the local candidates, the printed part is double spaced thus the program will not be able to read it correctly.

Again people are asking why is this scenario happening. Is this done with a purpose? Or they just overlook it.

There are so many possible scenario that may happen if the May 2010 elections will become a failure.

It will create chaos, uprising, affect our economy, and the extension of the term of the current President.

We just hope that the COMELEC and SMARTMATIC will be able to fulfill their promise to the Filipino people- a clean, honest and orderly elections.

Since there are only a few days left before the elections, the COMELEC people and the SMARTMATIC should work 24 hours a day to make the poll happen.

Smartmatic-TIM Breakup Will Jeopardize 2010 Elections

Today is the deadline given by the Commission on Election to the winning bidder for the 2010 national elections to settle their differences. The consortium was having some problems with regards to who will have control of the majority of the operations.

According to some sources inside the consortium, it is not about the half billion pesos being asked allegedly by TIM owner Antunez but it is about management conflict. TIM wants to control the partnership.

This issue alarms some of the lawmakers since TIM has ties with the first family. There could be some manipulation on the result of the election even if it is computerized. The planned backing out of the TIM from the consortium was seen by some as a move to derail the computerization of the 2010 elections. That would mean we will go back to manual voting and counting which is prone to cheating. Others accused the administration of having a hand in this latest issue.

As of this moment, most of the news coming out from the media are still considered speculation since the consortium is not divulging the actual problem between the partners. We just hope that this will be settled and of course they are already obliged to fulfill their obligation as the winning bidder. Failure to provide the services under the bid would mean a breach of contract. They could face legal problems.

update:

Smartmatic and TIM met at the Comelec yesterday and they announced that the consortium will proceed with the automation of the next election.

News Update on Philippine Politics

-Some opposition and other activists says that the rally against Con-Ass is successful, and they will be planning for more until these congressmen who supported the house resolution change their minds.

- The independence day marks the start of AkoMismo and ABS-CBN Boto mo Ipatrol Mo, Ako ang Simula. I hope this organization will help make the election clean in the Philippines. At least Namfrel, PPCRV and other established groups will get more help from these newly established orgs.

- The bidding for computerization/automation of the 2010 National Election is already awarded to SMARTmatic. I hope they can eliminate cheating since there are still doubts to their credibility and reliability.