COMELEC, DFA-OVS remind overseas Filipinos to register to vote for the 2022 presidential elections

The system of continuing registration of voters for the 2022 Philippine national and local elections is ongoing.

The Philippine Commission on Elections (COMELEC) and the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs-Overseas Voting Secretariat (DFA-OVS) are reminding all overseas Filipinos to register before the deadline on September 30, 2021.

When is the next Overseas Voting Registration Period?

Registration begins on 16 December 2019 and will end on 30 September 2021.

Who can register as an Overseas Voter?

Under Republic Act No. 9189 as amended by Republic Act No. 10590, all citizens of the Philippines or dual Filipino-American citizens, who are not disqualified by law, at least 18 years of age by 09 May 2022 may register as an Overseas Voter and vote for President, Vice-President, Senators, and Party List Representatives in the upcoming 2022 elections.

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DFA reminds overseas Filipinos to register now as overseas voters for 2022 Philippine National Elections

The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), through its foreign service posts and media partners, reminds all Filipino citizens overseas to register now as overseas voters for the 2022 Philippine National Elections.

What you need to register:

An accomplished and signed application form (check the website of your local Philippine Embassy or Consulate General);

• A valid Philippine Passport;
• If you don't have a valid passport, submit your NSO birth certificate and a valid Green Card (original and photocopy for both);
• If you are a Seafarer: a photocopy of your Seaman’s Book or any other document that will prove that you are a seafarer should also be submitted in addition to “1” and “2” above; and,
• If you are a Dual Citizen: please submit your Dual Citizenship certificate (original and photocopy) in addition to “1” and “2” above.

Overseas Filipinos voting to commence on April 13

Overseas Filipinos will be given one month to cast their votes for the 2019 mid-term election, which will start on April 13 until May 13 at 5:00 p.m. (Manila time)

The overseas Filipinos are now counting days before the start of the overseas voting for the 2019 mid-term election, which will start on April 13 and will last until May 13 at 6:00 p.m. (Philippine time).

According to the data provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs-Overseas Voting Secretariat (DFA-OVS), there are more than 1.8M registered voters overseas with the majority coming from the Middle East.

The 2016 election marked a milestone for the overseas voting in terms of voter turnout as it tripled the total number of turnouts for the 2013 and 2010 elections, while it doubled the turnout for the 2004 election.