St.
Louise de Marillac School of Pili
San Agustin, Pili Camarines Sur
S/y 2009-2010
Case Study on the Possible Outcome of May 10, 2010
National and Local Election
Prepared by:
Charmaine Ann C. Llanes
Submitted to:
Ms. Emerlina Arnante
Table of contents
Chapter page
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Statement of the problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Importance of the study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Definition of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 3
2 Discussion of the problem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
3 Conclusion and recommendation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6
Bibliography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 7
Chapter 1
Introduction
Patriotism is defined as the love of and loyalty to one’s country.
Being aware of the current status of our country is one of the implication
for showing love and loyalty for our country.
Since the 2010 election is forthcoming with its new automated system,
Filipinos must be aware of what will be happening this coming election. This would mark
as the very first automated system of election in the history of the Philippines. Though,
we are not sure yet whether this would be a successful or a failure election.
‘Be the change you want to see ‘, this statement is very inspiring and very
applicable for the voters to vote wisely and be sensitive enough of their surroundings.
Because voting is a right that everybody of age must have, so we must be responsible
enough for our votes for our future, for our children, and for our children’s children.
Statement of the Problem
This study aims to answer the questions below:
What is automated election system?
Is the Philippines ready for an automated election system?
Is it hackable?
What are the pros and cons of this automated election system?
Importance of the Study
This study aims to clear out things that bother us from this coming 2010
automated election. This study helps the Filipinos to be aware of what will be happening
this very first automated election in the Philippines.
Definition of terms
Automated Election System (AES)
-it is a system that uses appropriate technology to accomplish and aid such tasks
as voting , counting, consolidating, canvassing and transmission of election result and
other electoral process.
Commission on Election (COMELEC)
-It is a branch of government that is in charge of counting the votes during
election and managing the election.
Hacker
-someone who uses computer to connect to other people’s computers secretly and
often illegally, so that they can find or change information.
Patriotism
-strong feelings of love, respect, and duty towards you country.
Chapter 2
Discussion of the Problem
I. Introduction
The 2010 election is fast approaching. Yet, like the unending troubles that
are happening in our society, the issue regarding the automation of this incoming election
is not yet perfectly settled because of many inclinations.
II. Is the Philippines ready for an automated election system?
We are all aware that not all Filipinos are engaged with the usage of
technology, and this may lead to fear of voting because of the ignorance in using the new
system of election. Though the COMELEC pursue farther tests for the usage of the
machine, but not all are benefited by this especially the people who are living at the
countryside who are illiterate and unable to read and write. Also the elders who
experience difficulties with their visions. With their absence, this would affect the result
of the election and prohibit them to express their right to vote.
III. Is it hackable?
Another thing is with our technology today, we can say that everything is
possible. And it is not a matter of asking how but by asking when, because th system can
be hacked and manipulated anytime.
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‘Smartmatic-TIM has continuously failed to demonstrate the level of
security their system has or the level of security they are planning to implement to
prevent possible election fraud and/or election failure’, this means that the automated
election is not safe from the hackers that may attack the new system of election. Thus,
this fact scares the Filipinos from what will happen in the future and for the protection of
their children and their children’s children future.
IV. What are the pros and cons of this automated election system?
The advantages of the automated are (1)it provides efficient way for voting
and with less hassle, (2)voters cannot prolong the process of voting and lined up in a
crowd, (3)people get the tally immediately, rather than to count votes by hand, and (4)
increase speed and efficiently of electoral task and faster electoral results.
While the disadvantages of the automated election are: (1) it affects the
financial savings of the country, (2) there are possibilities for the candidates to hire
computer experts to hack the system and manipulate the entire votes results (unless if the
system is fully secured) and (3) since it is computerized, there is no paper trail and no way
to double check the tally.
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(http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20090820hed5.html )
Chapter 3
Conclusion
Based from my study and research, I therefore conclude that the result of the
automated election system will be a great part of our future. We should be responsible
enough of the outcome of the election and be a big part of the change we want to happen
in our country. To avoid election failure, Filipinos must be optimistic and must have
proper training of the proper use of the new system.
Recommendation
As the 2010 election is approaching, we must also prepare ourselves for the
possible outcome of the election. Voters must choose the leader that can rule the country
and lead us to progress. Be the change you want to see. Be a productive Filipino for our
country’s future and reputation.
Bibliography
A. Books
Webster comprehensive dictionary, Encyclopedic Edition, Macmillan
English Dictionary.
B. Periodicals
Philippine Daily Inquirer, vol. 25, no. 80, February 26, 2010.
C. Websites
(http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/Public-shows-
mistrust-of-automated-elections)
(http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/9/11/worldupdates)
