Smartmatic and TIM Reconcilliation

• The dispute has ended. Smartmatic and its Filipino partner, Total Information Management (TIM), were able to iron out their differences over the control of funds for the P11.3-billion poll automation project after a three-hour meeting Friday.

• "It's a go for poll automation. Smartmatic and TIM are right now signing their joint venture incorporation papers," Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Jose Melo told reporters.

• By next Friday, July 10, after submitting their incorporation papers to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the companies are expected to sign the P7.2-billion contract with the Comelec, according to Melo.

• Again congratulations to COMELEC and SBAC..

• GODBLESS AND MORE POWER...