Barangay polls reset will affect Comelec contracts
For example, the delivery will not be continued. The Comelec may be sued if our purchases will not be honored.
Daily TribuneFor example, the delivery will not be continued. The Comelec may be sued if our purchases will not be honored.
The Commission on Elections is studying the possible implications of the postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections this December to their contracts with their suppliers and service contractors.
In a statement yesterday, Comelec chairperson George Garcia said they are studying the legal implications on the Notices of Awards they signed for the elections.
"For example, the delivery will not be continued. The Comelec may be sued if our purchases will not be honored," Garcia said.
He also clarified that the change in the schedule of ballot printing is not in any way an indication of the postponement.
From the original 21 September schedule, the printing will start in the last week of the month.
Garcia said the Comelec must amend its memorandum of agreement with the National Printing Office.
"The reason why we moved it for another week is because when we talked to the NPO, they offered that instead of us taking the ballots to another place or warehouse, they will keep the ballots there. So, it's necessary to amend the MoA with them and include the warehousing services," he explained.
The House of Representatives has approved the bill resetting the barangay elections to 4 December 2023 from the original 5 December 2022.
The Senate has yet to decide on the matter.
"The public should not worry. Your Commission on Elections is ready to hold the elections on 5 December," Garcia said.
