Democracy Watch Philippines has warned the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to be wary of tapping South Korea-based firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd. for the automated elections for 2025, saying its background check on the firm must be thorough.
In a statement, Democracy Watch, an observer for the poll body’s procurement process in next year’s elections, said “polls failed” in three countries where Miru conducted automated elections due to issues on voting machines.
Miru Systems claims on its website that it has also participated in automated elections in Iraq, Ecuador and in Kyrgyzstan.
“We urge the Comelec to give Miru’s track record a thorough once-over as part of its due diligence, as it should with all suppliers. It might want to investigate the company’s alleged links to controversies in Congo and Argentina,” said Democracy Watch.