Due to its unspoiled coasts and plentiful job possibilities, Oman is one of the most well-known eco-destinations in the Middle East, all of which are compelling reasons for Filipinos to work and live there. Despite their tiny population, Filipinos are among Oman’s most politically engaged immigrants. As a result, many of them are keen to find out if they will be eligible to vote in the 2022 overseas absentee voting session. To begin, look for your name on the list of certified foreign voters (CLOV) on the website of the Philippine Embassy in the sultanate.
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The Philippine Embassy in Oman has already made the list of overseas voters available to our kababayans as the Philippines prepares for the elections. This election will be conducted using the most recent certified overseas voter list (CLOV). This document may also be used to estimate the number of registered voters in a certain location.
Philippine Elections 2022: List of Registered Filipino OFW Voters in Oman
Because the national elections in the Philippines will take place immediately after the overseas absentee voting, many OFWs are deliberating whether or not to vote for specific candidates based on their aspirations and points of view, which have been heavily promoted on various platforms and social media.
That said, you should first check the list of certified overseas voters to verify if you are eligible to vote in the elections. The good news is that it’s a rather straightforward process.
To guarantee a trouble-free election experience this year, Filipinos residing in other countries, such as Oman, should be informed about the overseas voting system. By providing you with access to the CLOV and other OAV-related information, this website will aid you in your voting preparation.
Filipinos living overseas who have registered to vote in the elections will also receive assistance from Philippine diplomatic missions. The Philippine embassy will provide information on how to participate in the overseas absentee voting. Before voting in the Philippine national elections from Oman, make sure your name is on the country’s list of certified overseas voters (CLOV).
The Philippine embassy can provide you with the most up-to-date information and assistance on national elections and overseas voting in your host country by visiting their website or calling their office. To check who has registered to vote in the 2022 Philippine overseas elections from Oman, click on the link below.
- Land-based Overseas Filipino Voters in Oman: https://muscatpe.dfa.gov.ph/images/CLOV2019/MUSCAT.pdf
Please contact the country’s embassy if you are a Filipino resident in Oman and need assistance with the overseas voting procedure or authenticating your information on the CLOV. The list is organized alphabetically to make navigating simpler, despite its length. COMELEC officials may also add comments or notes to the list. To verify your voter’s details from the list, use the simple shortcut offered in the following section.
Tip: Use CTRL + F to avoid having to scroll through a long list 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 eligible 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, registered overseas Filipino nationals can vote via overseas absentee voting in Oman.
Question: What if I’m not on the list, can I still vote?
Answer: Those who have not registered to vote will be unable to vote in future elections. Those who are unable to vote this year must register to vote in future elections once the current election cycle is completed. If you follow this simple registration guide, you may vote in Oman or anyplace else on the globe.
How to find your name on the list of overseas voters?
A list of registered overseas voters is available in PDF format on the Philippine Embassy in Oman’s website. This is a thorough collection of voter information that you’ll need to vote in a foreign country.
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 election period.
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 the 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 Oman be released?
Within 120 days of the formal election campaign period, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will transmit a list of certified overseas voters to various diplomatic missions 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
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 lead the country through its current challenges while also projecting a favorable image of Filipinos across the globe.
Remember To Vote Wisely
Voters should examine the candidates’ opinions and personality attributes before picking them as their leader. These will aid us in making an educated judgment when it comes time to elect a new president. Only those with appealing ideas and a clear vision for the people and the country should be considered for positions of leadership. Examine the candidates’ policies to see if they have a plan in place to improve 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. More than a million Filipinos have emigrated to foreign nations to live or work. Their revenues contribute to the Philippine economy’s expansion.
Despite the tiny Filipino community in Oman, Filipinos in Muscat and other parts of the nation are united by links to their hometowns, families, and similar experiences of living abroad for decades or longer.
Because the great majority of these people work, they have a say in how their families are run. As a result, every Filipino vote cast in a foreign nation is important; make sure yours is one of them.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Filipinos residing overseas must brace themselves for the coming of new leaders who will steer our country in a more progressive direction.
Many people are taken aback by the number of people who have shown leadership potential, as well as the appearance 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 electing a president who possesses the qualities and abilities necessary to lead the country through these trying times.
A leader who can solve the country’s present difficulties while simultaneously projecting a favorable image throughout the world would be ideal.
To fulfill its goals, the country will need leaders who are committed to democracy and freedom. When it comes to picking leaders, it is vital that we all work together to strengthen the country. Let us utilize our collective strength, as seen by our votes, to develop our home nation, the Philippines, no matter where we are in the world.
Are you eligible to vote in future elections based on your assessment of the CLOV supplied by your host country? What benefits have you gotten from this treatment? Were you confronted with any difficulties or concerns, and did you bring these to the attention of the Philippine diplomatic representation in your country? Please let us know what you think by leaving a comment.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Embassy of the Philippines in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Address: Bldg. No. 1041 / 1043, Way No. 3015 Al Kharijiya Street, Shatti Al Qurum Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Postal Address: P. O. Box 420, Madinat Qaboos, Postal Code 115 Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
Tel. Nos.: (+968) 2460-5335, 2460-5143
Fax No.: (+968) 2460-5176
Email: muscat.pe@dfa.gov.ph
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