{"id":404,"date":"2024-07-16T09:28:59","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T09:28:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bantaybalita.com\/?p=404"},"modified":"2024-07-16T09:29:00","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T09:29:00","slug":"miru-systems-18-billion-peso-contract-for-philippine-elections-sparks-major-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bantaybalita.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/16\/miru-systems-18-billion-peso-contract-for-philippine-elections-sparks-major-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"Miru Systems\u2019 18 Billion Peso Contract for Philippine Elections Sparks Major Concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Manila, Philippines<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 On July 9, 2024, Hon. Rodante D. Marcoleta, Party List \u2013 SAGIP, addressed the media regarding troubling reports on Miru Systems, which&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/comelec.gov.ph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">COMELEC<\/a>&nbsp;has chosen to supply voting technology for the 2025 national elections. Marcoleta expressed serious reservations about whether Miru\u2019s technology aligns with the stringent specifications mandated by the Automated Election Law. This law requires that election technologies demonstrate proven capability and successful use in prior elections, both domestically and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"406\" src=\"https:\/\/bantaybalita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Miru-Systems-1-1200x800-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bantaybalita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Miru-Systems-1-1200x800-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bantaybalita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Miru-Systems-1-1200x800-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bantaybalita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Miru-Systems-1-1200x800-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bantaybalita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Miru-Systems-1-1200x800-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/bantaybalita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Miru-Systems-2-1200x800-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bantaybalita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Miru-Systems-2-1200x800-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bantaybalita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Miru-Systems-2-1200x800-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bantaybalita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Miru-Systems-2-1200x800-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bantaybalita.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Miru-Systems-2-1200x800-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Marcoleta emphasized the fundamental importance of conducting fair and transparent elections, echoing the concerns of many Filipinos. He stressed the urgency for COMELEC to provide clear responses to allegations raised about Miru\u2019s technologies, given their implications for the credibility and integrity of future elections in the Philippines. COMELEC is set to spend 18 billion pesos on machines and technologies for the 2025 elections, heightening the need for scrutiny and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The concerns raised by Marcoleta coincide with an investigative report by Politico, a prominent US-based journal, which has scrutinized Miru Systems\u2019 track record. The report questioned the reliability of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/journal.com.ph\/urgent-answers-from-comelec-re-award-of-contract-to-miru-sought-by-democracy-watch\/\">Miru\u2019s voting technology<\/a>&nbsp;in Iraq and Congo, nations supported by US election funding but marred by significant technical issues. Politico\u2019s investigation also highlighted sanctions imposed by the US Treasury Department on the president of the Congo Election Commission due to corruption allegations involving Miru\u2019s machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/journal.com.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Miru-Systems-3-825x345.jpg\" alt=\"Miru Systems\" class=\"wp-image-55174\" title=\"Miru Systems' 18 Billion Peso Contract for Philippine Elections Sparks Major Concerns\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Locally, Miru Systems secured a sole-bidder contract with COMELEC for the 2025 elections, despite calls from various quarters for greater scrutiny. COMELEC\u2019s response that \u201cwinners in Congo and Iraq are satisfied with Miru\u2019s performance\u201d has raised further doubts about the suitability of Miru\u2019s technology for the Philippines\u2019 electoral process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, concerns extend to Miru\u2019s association with Russian elections, where it has ties with Bauman Moscow State Technical University. This affiliation played a role in developing election scanners used in Russia\u2019s controversial 2018 presidential election and subsequently in Iraq, raising questions about the technology\u2019s impartiality and reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue has broader implications as the Philippines navigates geopolitical tensions. Surveys by Pulse Asia underscore Filipinos\u2019 preference for Western-led democratic principles over concerns about Russian and Chinese influences. This sentiment underscores the need for COMELEC to carefully consider the ramifications of partnering with a company linked to Russia, especially amidst efforts to strengthen ties with the United States and other Western democracies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ongoing controversy prompts critical questions about COMELEC\u2019s procurement practices and its commitment to upholding electoral integrity. Marcoleta\u2019s call for transparency reflects widespread public concern over safeguarding the sanctity of Philippine elections against potential external influences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Manila, Philippines&nbsp;\u2014 On July 9, 2024, Hon. Rodante D. Marcoleta, Party List \u2013 SAGIP, addressed the media regarding troubling reports on Miru Systems, which&nbsp;COMELEC&nbsp;has chosen to supply voting technology for the 2025 national elections. 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