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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is investigating a reported breach of its servers, with findings expected this week.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has offered assistance in the probe, and Malacañang has expressed concern over the alleged incident.
The Philippines recorded 33,169 new COVID-19 cases, with Metro Manila now considered at critical risk, and Omicron identified as the dominant variant.
In response to the worsening COVID-19 situation, 55 percent of teachers in Metro Manila are reportedly experiencing flu-like symptoms.
Meanwhile, relief efforts continue for victims of Typhoon Odette, with the DSWD distributing kitchen kits and efforts underway to use fallen trees for rebuilding.
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The National Privacy Commission (NPC) is investigating allegations of a data breach on Commission on Elections (Comelec) servers.
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is investigating alleged hacking of Commission on Elections (Comelec) servers, following a report that over 60 gigabytes of data, including vote-counting machine (VCM) usernames and PINs, were downloaded.
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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.
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Presidential aspirants Senators Panfilo Lacson and Manny Pacquiao are urging the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to allow experts and political parties to audit its security system following reports of alleged hacking incidents.
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The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) is ready to assist the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in its probe into an alleged hacking incident, according to Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra.
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