MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections ’s contract for the lease of automated counting machines with Miru Systems remains valid despite the Supreme Court ruling favoring technology provider Smartmatic.
Until the Court issues a temporary restraining order against the Comelec, Garcia said the poll body will continue with scheduled activities as even a day’s delay in their preparations could adversely impact the conduct of automated elections next year. Previous to the SC decision, Garcia said there was still no clear interpretation as to the extent of the Comelec role in the procurement process.
Meanwhile, former congressman Edgar Erice filed a petition for certiorari before the SC yesterday, which also sought a restraining order or a writ of preliminary injunction to declare null and void the contract between Comelec and Miru Systems.“First, many procedures were not followed. Second, the machine that will be used is a prototype. We will become a guinea pig. It’s against the law,” he said.
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