section_path: Background/Implementation of Miru Systems/Disqualification of Smartmatic
section_name: Disqualification of Smartmatic
paragraph_text: Disqualification of Smartmatic
  
  On November 29, 2023, the COMELEC disqualified Smartmatic from all procurement processes conducted by the agency amid the company's involvement with the alleged bribery schemes concerning COMELEC Chairman Andres Bautista, citing an "imminent threat to the strength and integrity" of the country's electoral process.