An executive from Miru Systems on Thursday refuted the allegations raised against the South Korean firm which will provide the technology for the 2025 automated elections, particularly the claim that its deal with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is a “robbery in progress.
An executive from Miru Systems on Thursday refuted the allegations raised against the South Korean firm which will provide the technology for the 2025 automated elections, particularly the claim that its deal with the Commission on Elections is a “robbery in progress.”In an exclusive interview with GMA Integrated News, Miru vice president Ken Cho also said that the company's machines "can deliver better.
99-billion contract to supply the new system and automated counting machines for the 2025 polls.The two are joined by Integrated Computer Systems and Centerpoint Solutions Technologies, Inc. in the joint venture for the Comelec procurement.Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel, and Senators Risa Hontiveros and Imee Marcos earlier questioned St.
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