Rappler's latest stories on vote counting machines
[ANALYSIS] How to fix what went wrong in the 2019 elections
Abandoning the automated system and going back to manual is a far worse option
Fire hits vote counting machines stored in Zamboanga del Sur school
Out of 8 vote counting machines in the holding room of the school, one is burnt. Seven VCMs are immediately secured by responding policemen.
Comelec says 961 vote-counting machines defective
This breaches the number of defective vote-counting machines in the 2016 elections, but the Commission on Elections asserts the polls were 'successful'
Comelec suspects 'wear and tear' in defective voting machines
Up to 450 vote-counting machines had to be replaced on election day, says Commission on Elections Commissioner Rowena Guanzon
What to do when the vote-counting machine rejects your ballot
Equipment issues mar the polls in various areas in the country
Malfunctioning VCMs delay voting in Cebu’s biggest barangay
Despite glitches in the vote counting machines, election officers in Cebu City's Barangay Guadalupe say the voting will close as scheduled
Comelec says 400-600 vote-counting machines replaced
(3rd UPDATE) 'Its larger than what we saw in 2016, and therefore it is a bit jarring,' says Commission on Elections Spokesman James Jimenez
Election 2019 technical issues: Paper jams, malfunctioning machines
(UPDATED) One high-profile incident involves former vice president Jejomar Binay whose ballot was not accepted by the vote-counting machine
Jiggy Manicad to Comelec: Let poll watchers monitor backup VCMs
The 2019 senatorial bet says it is important to preserve the integrity of the elections
Diokno wants probe into police inspection of vote-counting machines warehouse
In a letter to the Comelec, senatorial candidate Chel Diokno says Baguio police's inspection of a warehouse for vote-counting machines is a ‘serious breach’
Voting machines to service more voters in 2019 polls
The maximum number of voters that can use each vote-counting machine is now 1,000 from the previous 800, says the Commission on Elections
HIGHLIGHTS: Comelec shows how to vote in May 13 elections
Bookmark this page to watch the demo of vote-counting machines conducted by the Commission on Elections in the Rappler office at 2 pm on Thursday, April 11
Should Comelec buy vote-counting machines or lease them first?
The joint congressional oversight committee will tackle the poll body's recent decision to purchase from Smartmatic the machines used in 2016, for the 2019 elections
[OPINION] What Bongbong Marcos should understand about ballot images
The 'shocking' evidence of cheating presented by the losing vice presidential candidate are actually new features on the ballot introduced in 2016
Lacson, Dalquez, Fisher | Evening wRap
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Images from 2016: The day we elected Rodrigo Duterte and Leni Robredo
It s been a year since the 2016 elections Revisit Rappler s PHvote microsite – it doesn t disappoint with the wealth of stories from that whirlwind of a day
Cheating using unused machines? 'Kaya nga unused' – Robredo
Kahit hindi naman abogado maiintindihan iyon Vice President Leni Robredo says of the latest accusation of defeated candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr
Duterte, Calida, Macalintal | Evening wRap
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Marcos wants SC action on Comelec's 'failed' SD card decryption
For us this is quite disheartening and highly irregular says the camp of defeated vice presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr
Trillanes vs Zubiri, CDO floods, peace talks | Evening wRap
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Marcos camp: Data in unused SD cards prove poll fraud
But Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez says it is better to let the process of decryption be completed first and not to speculate on the supposed files in the SD cards
Comelec returns 97,000 voting machines to Smartmatic
The Comelec says it is not required to keep materials that do not contain election results data for the election protest of Ferdinand Marcos Jr against Leni Robredo
Marcos burial, NAIAX, Bolt | 6PM wRap
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Canvassing rules, PH rainy season, Twitter | 12PM wRap
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Marcos wants Comelec to develop evidence for him – Robredo camp
That’s a very desperate move on the part of Mr Marcos says lawyer Romulo Macalintal who represents unofficial results front runner Leni Robredo
Smartmatic: It's Comelec running the show
Smartmatic denies that it is overstepping its boundaries after a reported breach in protocol involving a hash code
FAQ: The Ñ issue and alleged fraud in the elections
The results files should be made publicly accessible for anyone to download and analyze. After all, democracy should have nothing to hide.
Comelec holds special elections for 19,000 voters
In one of the polling precincts holding special elections the Comelec says armed men even burned a vote counting machine on May 9
Comelec’s Guanzon slams Smartmatic over hash code
Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon says Smartmatic should be liable for the hash code issue raised by Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr
Ex-Comelec chair to represent Marcos in canvassing
Former Comelec chair Sixto Brillantes Jr however downplays claims of cheating based on the hash code issue raised by Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr
Marcos cried fraud even before May 9 polls
Despite insinuations of fraud from Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr the Comelec says Marcos has not filed any formal complaint about alleged cheating
Comelec: Hash code issue blown out of proportion
It s being used to discredit the elections says Comelec Commissioner Christian Lim
Comelec on change in hash code: 'No cheating'
UPDATED The Comelec dispels claims of cheating raised by the camp of Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr after a change in the hash code of an election server
#PHVoteWatch: Hernandez keeps seat in Laguna
Despite a delay in the transmission of votes supporters of Hernandez celebrate as the partial results shows a wide gap between Ramil Hernandez and his rivals
PPCRV: Majority of reports are about faulty VCMs
The Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting however notes that the voter by and large was satisfied in learning that the receipt recorded what he or she had chosen
110 VCMs malfunction in Caraga; only 25 replacements arrive
Commission on Elections regional director Renato Magbutay say they a have a contingency plan for the problem
Voting machines worked in 98% of Cebu precincts
Around 50 vote counting machines malfunctioned across 4 066 clustered precincts in Cebu province
Comelec: Transmission of votes fastest in 2016
Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista says the quick transmission of votes can help ensure credible polls
Vote-counting machines break down in Tacloban City
In one voting precinct only 165 votes are cast out of the 450 registered voters due to a VCM malfunction
Polls close in most parts of Philippines
Polling stations where voting machines were replaced are open until 6 pm
Vote-buying, VCM glitches mar polls in Bicol, Zambales
This is the first time that vote buying took place for presidential candidates here says reelectionist Albay Third District Representative Fernando Gonzalez
Comelec replaces 150 VCMs
Vote counting machine glitches have been reported in various localities nationwide since polls opened at 6 am
Smartmatic denies VCMs in Novotel
UPDATED The Roxas camp immediately debunks the rumor that vote counting machines are stored in the hotel which is located near the headquarters of the Liberal Party
Leni Robredo voting delayed as VCM malfunctions
Problems in the vote counting machines affect even administration vice presidential bet Leni Robredo
Last minute jitters among Laguna voters before polls
Hours before the polls open Laguna voters express their excitement and fears for the elections
Comelec fights unprecedented ‘misinformation’ online
Comelec Spokesman James Jimenez says it is now ‘easier to share than to verify’ allegations of poll fraud
Election cheating? VCMs may not be the best way to do it
You cannot win the presidency by operating on just one or two clustered precincts out of the 92 509 It will only amount to 2 000 votes at the most
Iloilo City ready for May 9 polls
All systems go for Iloilo City as the local election officials finalize their preparations for the elections on Monday May 9
Women supporters of Madalum mayoral bet guard VCMs with sandals
Supporters of Madalum mayoral bet Mila Gainal fight off soldiers with their sandals to prevent vote counting machines from being moved to the town hall
Comelec denies firing voting machine technicians
Refuting a claim of the camp of Senator Grace Poe Smartmatic also says some technicians were not hired after failing tests
