Lebanon has traditionally been one of the top employment destinations for Filipinos in the region due to the abundance of job opportunities, particularly in domestic labor and service sectors. Nonetheless, despite their distance from home, Filipinos in Lebanon are among the most politically active immigrants. As a result, many of them are keen to find out if they will be eligible to vote in the 2022 elections. To begin, look for your name on the list of certified overseas voters (CLOV) on the websites of the Philippine Foreign Posts.
As the Philippines prepares for elections, the Philippine Embassy in Lebanon has already made the overseas voters’ list available to our kababayans. The most recent list of certified overseas voters (CLOV) will be used in this election. This document may be used to determine the number of registered voters in a certain location.
Philippine Elections 2022: List of Registered Filipino OFW Voters in Lebanon
The Philippines will hold presidential elections in the near future (but sooner for overseas absentee voters). And right now, everyone is debating whether or not to vote for various people depending on their aims and points of view, which are disseminated through numerous platforms and media.
The list of certified overseas voters is one of the papers you’ll need to go over to see if you’re qualified to vote in the next elections. The good news is that it is a simple operation.
Filipinos living in other countries, such as Lebanon, should be made aware of the abroad voting procedure in order to have a smooth and trouble-free election experience this year. This page will assist you in preparing for the election by providing access to the CLOV and other OAV-related matters.
Certified List of Overseas Voters in Beirut
Filipinos residing in other countries who have registered to vote in the elections can seek assistance from Philippine diplomatic offices. The Philippine embassy will instruct residents on how to vote in the next elections. Make sure your name is on the country’s list of certified overseas voters before participating in the Philippine national elections from Lebanon (CLOV).
The Philippine embassy can provide you with the most up-to-date information and assistance on national elections and abroad voting in your host country by visiting their website or calling their office. Click on the link below to learn who from Lebanon has registered to vote in the 2022 Philippine national elections.
- Land-based Overseas Filipino Voters in Lebanon: https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/OverseasVoting/2022NLE/CLOV/MIDAF/BEIRUT.pdf
If you are a Filipino resident in Lebanon and need assistance with the overseas voting procedure or validating your information on the CLOV, please contact the country’s embassy. Despite its length, the list is alphabetically ordered to make navigation easier. Officials from the COMELEC may also add comments or notes to the list. Use the quick shortcut provided in the next step to validate your voter’s information from the list.
Tip: To prevent having to navigate through a long list of names, use CTRL + F. On the file, there will be a search box where you may enter your last name to see if your data is included. Because the document is case-sensitive, double-check that your name is spelled correctly and that there are no extra spaces or characters in the field.
If your name appears on the country’s list of certified foreign voters, you will be entitled to vote in the Philippine presidential elections in 2022. Overseas electors can vote from Lebanon via overseas absentee voting from April 27 to May 9.
Question: What if I’m not on the list, can I still vote?
Answer: Those who have not registered will be unable to vote in the coming elections. Those who are unable to vote this year must register to vote in future elections once the current election cycle is completed. You may vote in Lebanon or from anywhere in the world if you follow this easy registration guide.
How to Find your name in the list of overseas voters?
The list of registered overseas voters is accessible in PDF format on the website of the Philippines’ diplomatic mission in Lebanon. This is a comprehensive list of everything you’ll need to vote from outside the country.
What does it mean if my name is included in the list of Overseas Voters?
This means you’ve registered to vote and will be eligible to vote in the forthcoming elections.
What if my name is not on the list of registered voters?
Unfortunately, you will be unable to vote in the Philippines’ national elections in 2022. If you want to vote in future elections, you must register to vote before the next election cycle.
I registered as an overseas absentee voter in 2013 and I was able to vote in the 2013 and 2016 National Elections but was unable to vote in 2019 National Elections. Do I still need to apply for certification to vote abroad?
Your information will be added to both the national voter list and the National Registry of Overseas Voters. However, your name will be deleted from both lists if you do not vote in your host nation in 2022.
I registered as an overseas voter in 2019 but I know I will be in the Philippines come May 2022. Can I vote in the 2022 elections in the Philippines?
Yes, but you must also file a Letter of Request for Registration Transfer to the COMELEC-OFOV from your host country’s embassy or consulate in Manila.
When will the list of certified absentee voters in Lebanon be released?
Within 120 days of the formal election campaign period, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will transmit a list of confirmed foreign voters to various diplomatic embassies across the world.
The COMELEC made the announcement in an official statement: “Preparation and Posting of Certified List of Overseas Absentee Voters. – The Commission shall prepare the Certified List of Overseas Absentee Voters within one hundred twenty (120) days before every election, and furnish within the same period copies thereof to the appropriate embassies, consulates, and other foreign service establishments, which shall post the same in their bulletin boards within ten (10) days from receipt thereof.”
Reminders When Voting During PH Elections
The government values citizens’ votes because they enable Filipinos from all over the world to engage in the country’s political and social issues. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively lead the country through its current issues while also projecting a positive image of Filipinos across the world.
Remember To Vote Wisely
The future elections will have a lot riding on them. Furthermore, the importance of votes cast by Filipinos residing abroad cannot be overstated. Over a million Filipinos have left the country to live or work in foreign countries. Their earnings contribute to the growth of the Philippine economy.
Despite Lebanon’s tiny Filipino presence, Filipinos in Beirut and other areas of the country are linked by ties to their motherland, family, and shared experiences of living overseas for decades or more.
Because the vast majority of these people are employed, they have a voice in how their families are run. As a result, every vote cast by a Filipino residing in another country counts; make sure yours is one of them.
FINAL THOUGHTS
We just have a few weeks till Election Day to prepare for the new leaders who will steer our country in a more progressive direction.
Many people are surprised by the number of people who have demonstrated their ability to lead the country, as well as the existence of dubious candidates claiming to be “the one” – but isn’t this true in every election?
As a result, your vote will be crucial in selecting a president who possesses the attributes and talents required to lead the country through these difficult times.
It would be excellent to have a leader who can address the country’s current problems while also displaying a positive image to the rest of the world.
To achieve its objectives, the country will require leaders who are devoted to democracy and freedom. When selecting leaders for future elections, it is critical that we all work together to strengthen the country. Let us use our collective strength, as demonstrated by our votes, to improve our home nation, the Philippines, regardless of where we are in the globe.
So, based on your assessment of your host country’s CLOV, are you qualified to vote in the next elections? How has the process of double-checking your information on the list gone for you? Were there any obstacles or challenges that you encountered, and did you notify the Philippine diplomatic mission in your country? Please leave a comment and let us know what you think.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Embassy of Philippines in Beirut, Lebanon
ADDRESS Building No. 29, Plot No. 511, Charles Malik Avenue Across Roadster Diner Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon
PHONE LOCAL: (01) 212.001
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