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Comelec fixes system issues detected during mock polls
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has conducted a second trusted build to address issues identified in the vote counting machine (VCM) and consolidated canvassing system (CCS) software during mock elections for Eleksyon 2022.
Comelec Commissioner Marlon Casquejo stated that improvements were identified during field tests and mock elections, necessitating the second trusted build involving source codes.
The elections management system (EMS) software did not present any problems, with issues only noted in the CCS and VCM components.
Dr. Franz de Leon from the Department of Science and Technology confirmed that enhancements and security adjustments were made during this final trusted build.
In response to a reported data breach, a poll watchdog suggested the Comelec establish an in-house response team for vulnerability scans and consult IT experts.
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