Morocco is one of those nations that draws visitors’ attention and astonishment because of its appeal and veil of mystery. Despite their modest number, Filipinos are among Morocco’s most politically active immigrants. As a result, many of them are eager to learn if they will be permitted to vote in the 2022 elections. To begin, search the websites of the Philippine Foreign Posts for your name on the list of certified foreign voters (CLOV).
The Philippine Embassy in Morocco has already made the list of overseas voters available to our kababayans as the Philippines prepares for elections. In this election, the most recent list of certified overseas voters (CLOV) will be utilized. This document may also be used to estimate the number of registered voters in the region.
Philippine Elections 2022: List of Registered Filipino OFW Voters in Morocco
In the near future, the Philippines will conduct presidential elections (but sooner for overseas absentee voters). And right now, everyone is arguing whether or not to vote for individual persons based on their objectives and points of view, which are distributed via numerous platforms and media.
One of the things you’ll need to go at is the list of certified foreign voters to check if you’re eligible to vote in the next elections. The good news is that it is a straightforward operation.
To guarantee a trouble-free election experience this year, Filipinos residing in other countries, such as Morocco, should be informed of the overseas voting system. This page will help you prepare for the election by providing access to the CLOV and other OAV-related matters.
Certified List of Overseas Voters in Rabat
Filipinos living abroad who have registered to vote in the elections can seek help from Philippine diplomatic missions. The Philippine embassy will provide citizens with information on how to vote in the upcoming elections. Before voting in the Philippine national elections from Morocco, make sure your name is on the country’s list of certified overseas voters (CLOV).
By visiting their website or phoning their office, the Philippine embassy can offer you the most up-to-date information and help on national elections and overseas voting in your host country. Click on the link below to see who has registered to vote in the 2022 Philippine national elections from Morocco.
- Land-based Overseas Filipino Voters in Morocco: https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/OverseasVoting/2022NLE/CLOV/MIDAF/RABAT.pdf
Please contact the country’s embassy if you are a Filipino resident in Morocco and need assistance with the overseas voting procedure or authenticating your information on the CLOV. Despite its length, the list is organized alphabetically to facilitate navigation. COMELEC officials may also add comments or notes to the list. To confirm your voter’s details from the list, use the quick shortcut offered in the next section.
Tip: Use CTRL + F to avoid having to scroll through a big long of names. There will be a search box on the file where you may input 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 the field contains no additional spaces or characters.
You will be able to vote in the Philippine presidential elections in 2022 if your name appears on the country’s list of certified overseas voters. From April 27 to May 9, overseas Filipino citizens can vote from Morocco via overseas absentee voting.
Question: What if I’m not on the list, can I still vote?
Answer: Those who have not registered to vote will be barred from voting in future elections. Those who are unable to vote this year must register to vote in future elections once the current election cycle concludes. If you complete our simple registration guide, you can vote in Morocco or from anywhere on the globe.
How to Find your name in the list of overseas voters?
A list of registered overseas voters is available in PDF format on the website of the Philippine diplomatic mission in Morocco. This is a full list of everything you’ll need to participate in overseas voting.
What does it mean if my name is included in the list of Overseas Voters?
This indicates that you have registered to vote and will be able to vote in the forthcoming election.
What if my name is not on the list of registered voters?
You will, unfortunately, be unable to vote in the Philippines’ national elections in 2022. You must register to vote before the following election cycle if you wish to vote in future elections.
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 name will be added to the national voter list as well as the National Registry of Overseas Voters. However, if you do not vote in your host country in 2022, your name will be removed from both lists.
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 submit a Letter of Request for Registration Transfer from your host country’s embassy or consulate in Manila to the COMELEC-OFOV.
When will the list of certified absentee voters in Morocco be released?
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will provide a list of confirmed overseas voters to various diplomatic embassies across the world within 120 days of the formal election campaign period.
The news was announced in an official statement by the COMELEC: “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
Citizens’ votes are important to the government because they allow Filipinos from all over the world to participate in the country’s political and social affairs. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively lead the country through its present challenges while simultaneously projecting a favorable image of Filipinos worldwide.
Remember To Vote Wisely
Voters should examine the candidates’ views and personality attributes when choosing a leader. When it comes time to vote for a new president, these will help us make an educated selection. Only persons with compelling ideas and a clear vision for the people and the country should be picked for positions of leadership. Examine the candidates’ policies to see if they have a plan to enhance the lives of Filipinos living overseas.
The Importance of Overseas Voting
There will be a lot riding on the approaching election. Furthermore, the significance of votes cast by Filipinos living in other countries cannot be emphasized. Over a million Filipinos have emigrated to live or work in other nations. Their revenues help to drive the Philippine economy forward.
Despite Morocco’s tiny Filipino community, Filipinos in Rabat and other parts of the nation are bound together by links to their homeland, family, and similar experiences of being abroad for decades or more.
Because the great majority of these people work, they have a say in how their families are managed. As a result, every vote cast by a Filipino living abroad matters; make sure yours is one of them.
FINAL THOUGHTS
With only a few weeks till Election Day, overseas Filipinos need to prepare for the new leaders who will steer our country toward a more progressive path.
Many people are shocked by the number of people who have shown their potential to lead the country, as well as the advent of questionable candidates claiming to be “the one” – but isn’t this true in every election?
As a result, your vote will be critical in picking a president who possesses the qualities and abilities necessary to lead the country through these trying times.
It would be ideal to have a leader who can solve the country’s present issues while projecting a favorable image to the rest of the globe.
To fulfill its goals, the country will need leaders who are committed to democracy and freedom. It is vital that we all work together to build the country when picking leaders for future elections. Let us utilize our collective strength, as evidenced by our votes, to better our home country, the Philippines, no matter where we are in the world.
So, based on your assessment of the CLOV provided by your host country, are you eligible to vote in future elections? What advantages have you reaped from this procedure? Were there any challenges or problems that you faced, and did you bring these to the notice of the Philippine diplomatic mission in your country? Please leave a comment and tell us what you think.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Embassy of Philippines in Rabat, Morocco
Address: Rue Bani Ritoune N-23 Souissi Rabat 10170 Kingdom of Morocco
Tel No: +212694202178
Website: http://rabatpe.dfa.gov.ph/
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