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The Supreme Court on Monday said it directed the Commission on Elections and South Korean firm Miru Systems to comment on the petition filed against their contract for the procurement of a new automated election system for the 2025 national and local elections.In a message to reporters, SC Spokesperson Camille Ting said the respondents were given 10 days from their receipt of the SC resolution to comment.
The petition, filed by former lawmaker Edgar Erice, asked the Court to issue a temporary restraining order or a writ of preliminary injunction to stop the poll body from implementing En Banc Minute Resolution No. 24-0114, which awarded the project to Miru.He also asked the Court to declare null and void the notice of award and the contract agreement between Comelec and Miru.GMA News Online has sought comment from Comelec and Miru but has yet to receive a response as of posting time.
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