False, misleading connection of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) hired Smartmatic to 2025 Philippines elections

False

Elections 2025

False, misleading connection of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) hired Smartmatic to 2025 Philippines elections

FACT-CHECKED by iVerify

May 14, 2025

While Smartmatic has provided tech services in Philippine elections before, South Korean firm called Miru Systems is the one providing technology services for 2025 Philippines elections. The narrative connecting Miru Systems and its performance in Philippines to MEC hired Smartmatic is meant to mislead.

Claim

MEC hired Smartmatic providing tech services in Philippines elections, failing to deliver

Rating Justification

iVerify Malawi verified the information connecting Smartmatic to 2025 Philippine elections and determined that it is false and misleading. To arrive at this verdict, iVerify Malawi did quick research on 2025 Philippine elections and found that Smartmatic is not the company that is providing tech services for the elections. Online information shows that Miru Systems is the firm providing tech services for the elections. According to information sourced from different platforms, Miru’s joint venture partners for the 2025 Philippine elections are Integrated Computer Systems, St. Timothy Construction Corporation, and Centerpoint Solutions Technologies. Kalindo’s further claims that the BBC and Google have information on the performance of Smartmatic in 2025 Philippine elections are also false as there is nothing online substantiating such claims.Kalindo’s information is therefore incorrect or fabricated and is just meant to deceive and misinform.

Evidence and References

News about Miru contract
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/korean-firm-miru-wins-2025-election-contract/

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1917008/fwd-comelec-and-miru-on-contract-signing-for-2025-polls#ixzz8U9QRGxtE

https://www.inquirer.net/441537/the-2025-election-dilemma-risks-and-promises-of-mirus-acms/

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