Comelec: It's all systems go for 2010 poll automation

MANILA, Philippines - The dispute has ended. Smartmatic and its Filipino partner, Total Information Management (TIM), were able to iron out their differences over the control of funds for the P11.3-billion poll automation project after a three-hour meeting Friday.

2010 ELECTIONS
» Poll Automation Timeline"It's a go for poll automation. Smartmatic and TIM are right now signing their joint venture incorporation papers," Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Jose Melo told reporters.

By next Friday, July 10, after submitting their incorporation papers to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the companies are expected to sign the P7.2-billion contract with the Comelec, according to Melo.

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