The ICT agency, however, has not yet released any statement on the reported issue with the installed software in the automated counting machines (ACMs), which was different from the software that had undergone independent review.
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), through the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) have joined forces to launch a first-of-its-kind 24/7 Threat Monitoring Center.
As the 2025 national elections approach, the resurgence of online trolls and disinformation campaigns poses a serious challenge to public discourse and voter decision-making.
As the election season heats up, the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) technology on the electoral process has become a pressing concern for various agencies.
It is clear that the future of election campaigns lies in the combination of a 360-degree approach, strategic communication, and a strong data-driven foundation.
Twitter has deployed a specially trained team that includes Filipino language speakers and members well-versed in local contexts to identify malicious actors and review reports related to the May 9 elections.
The DICT is set to provide cloud hosting of the Comelec’s online services, which includes the Registration Status Verifier, Precinct Finder, Online Voter Certification Application, and the National and Local Election Results Website.
In the lead up to the 2022 General Election in the Philippines, Twitter has partnered with the Comelec to amplify voter education initiatives on the policy, product and partnership front to protect the integrity of election-centric conversations on the platform and encourage healthy civic debate.
