PH Politics

Comelec pushes back on SC probe over P17-B election deal

The Commission on Elections, through the Office of the Solicitor General, defends its P17.99-billion automation contract for the 2025 elections. The Comelec responds to a Supreme Court petition seeking transparency, arguing it complied with all Freedom of Information (FOI) obligations. Government lawyers urge the dismissal of the petition, maintaining that Comelec had already provided necessary documents.

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