Last night, PPCRV encountered unexpected technical issues that delayed the release of our usual election data reports. The initial data we received past 8:15 PM came in different file formats, causing delays in the release of the figures. Later, we noticed discrepancies between our internal count and publicly reported figures by other transparency server receiving parties. Out of an abundance of caution and our commitment to accuracy, we held off publishing the results while we verified the data.
Upon further analysis, we found that our data—though different at the time—was accurate, reflecting proper filtering of duplicate entries. We are now releasing this verified dataset.
On another note, we noted a significant discrepancy between the data accessible to PPCRV and the figures already reflected on the COMELEC public access website in terms of election return receipt. While COMELEC’s dashboard shows around 98.75% transmission, the results file PPCRV received only accounts for 79.9% of election returns. We are in active coordination with COMELEC to understand and resolve this gap. We are confident that the commission will send this data as soon as possible.
This makes the audit activities such as the Random Manual Audit (RMA) and Unofficial Parallel Count (UPC) much more important. The RMA aims to dispel potential issues with overvoting or unintentional voting as reported quite frequently during election day. The UPC, in turn, will compare the physical election returns with the transmitted returns. So even if the transmitted returns are late, they can be compared for accuracy. So the work of auditing starts today.
In the spirit of transparency and integrity, we share this explanation with the public. We remain committed to our role as a Citizen’s Arm and will continue to seek clarification and ensure public trust in the process.
Thank you.
13 May 2025
10:30AM
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