As the Philippine elections draw near, data science is a hot topic. Why does data matter in shifting the political landscape? How do people manipulate data during elections? In what ways can data shape public perception? The event “Data Science: The Politics of Tech” will attempt to answer these questions to educate individuals in the tech industry and help them understand what happens during the voting process, including cheating and tampering that could occur, and how to prevent them. Fresh grads, students, and career shifters seeking a job in the tech industry will gain insights into the roles they may play in social development by ensuring clean and secure elections.