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.
The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is looking into social media reports alleging that some candidates running for the midterm elections were able to access personal information of voters without their consent.
The poll body may choose between refurbishing the old Precint Count Optical Scanner (PCOS) machines, purchasing new Vote Counting Machines, and/or make use of the technologies presented in the fair.
Providers and developers have presented and given demonstrations of their AES technologies during the event, allowing the council to choose which system to recommend to the election body.