Comelec must be ready against identity thieves

Comelec must assure Filipino voters here and overseas that the database of voters is secured. Comelec must also have measures in place to prevent anyone who has the data hacked from the Comelec or used data from the hacking to vote.

Now, it is not impossible or improbable for identity thieves to issue fake voter IDs. With the hacked data out there, they have the information they need to produce fake voter IDs and if this is done on a massive scale, the results of future elections could be in serious doubt.

Comelec should also update Congress and the Filipino people on the status of the hacking case, including the case/s against the suspects or suspects in the hacking.

Filing of applications for registration and other voter-related registration for the May 13, 2019 National and Local Elections, according to the Comelec, will be on December 4, 2017 to December 30, 2017 except December 25, 2017 (Christmas Day) and January 2, 2018 to September 29, 2018, except March 29 & 30, 2018 (Maundy Thursday and Good Friday). But there are reports voter registration could start earlier than scheduled. Rep. FREDERICK W. SIAO Lone District of Iligan City