While the Filipino population in Pakistan is not the largest in the region, it is one of the most politically active populations of expatriate Filipino voters in the world. As a result, our kababayans in this country are eager to learn if they are qualified to vote in the national elections in 2022. To begin, you should go to the website of the Philippine Embassy and look for your name on the list of certified overseas voters.
As the elections are nearing, the Philippine Embassy in Pakistan has made the voter list for the 2022 elections public. The most recent list of certified overseas voters (CLOV) will be used in the National and Local Elections. This document can be used to determine the number of Filipino voters in the country.
Philippine Elections 2022: List of Registered Filipino OFW Voters in Pakistan
In the near future, the Philippines will conduct presidential elections (but sooner for overseas absentee voters). And right now, everyone is watching a number of channels and platforms to evaluate each candidate’s goals and viewpoints before deciding whether or not to vote for them.
The list of certified overseas voters is one of the documents you’ll need to review in order to verify your ability to vote in the next elections. The good news is that this is a simple procedure.
In order to have a pleasant and trouble-free election experience this year, Filipinos residing abroad, such as in Pakistan, should be informed about the overseas voting process. This article will assist you in preparing for the election by describing what you may expect once the offshore voting process begins.
Overseas Filipinos who have registered to vote in the elections may be able to get assistance from Philippine diplomatic missions. Officials from the Philippine embassy will educate citizens through the voting processes in the upcoming elections. Make sure your name is on the country’s list of certified overseas voters (CLOV) before participating in the Philippine national elections from Pakistan.
Certified List of Overseas Voters in Islamabad, Pakistan
The Philippine embassy can provide you with the most up-to-date information and assistance on the 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 national elections from Pakistan, click on the link below.
- Land-based Overseas Filipino Voters in Pakistan: https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/OverseasVoting/2022NLE/CLOV/ASIA_PAC/ISLAMABAD.pdf
If you are a Filipino resident in Pakistan and need assistance with the overseas voting procedure or validating your information on the CLOV, please contact the country’s embassy. The list is structured alphabetically to make it simpler to explore despite its length. Officials from the COMELEC may also write notes or write comments on the list. Use the quick shortcut provided in the next section to confirm 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 input your last name to see if your information is available. Because the document is case-sensitive, double-check that your name is spelled correctly and that the field contains no additional spaces or characters.
If your name appears on the country’s list of recognized overseas voters, you will be entitled to vote in the Philippine presidential elections in 2022. From April 27 to May 9, overseas voters will be able to vote.
Question: What if I’m not on the list, can I still vote?
Answer: Anyone who has not registered to vote will be unable to vote in this election. Those who are unable to vote this year must register for future elections when the current election cycle is completed. You may vote in Pakistan or from anywhere else on the globe by following this guide.
How to Find your name in the list of overseas voters?
On the website of the Philippine diplomatic mission in Pakistan, the list of registered voters is available in PDF format. This list contains everything you’ll need to participate in the overseas voting process.
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 cast your ballot in the coming election.
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 name would appear on both the national voter list and the National Register of Overseas Voters. However, your name will be deleted from the list 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 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 Pakistan be released?
Within 120 days of the official election campaign period, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will transmit a list of verified foreign voters to various diplomatic missions across the world.
In an official release, the COMELEC declared: “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 enable Filipinos from all over the world to engage in political and social concerns in their motherland. The ideal candidate will be able to cope with the country’s current situation while also portraying Filipinos in a positive light across the world.
Remember To Vote Wisely
Voters should consider the candidates’ values and personality traits when choosing a leader. When it’s time to elect a new president, these will help us make an educated decision. For positions of leadership, only individuals with great dreams and aims for the people and the country should be considered. Examine the candidates’ policies to see if they attempt to improve the lives of Filipinos living in other countries.
The Importance of Overseas Voting
The coming elections have a lot riding on them. Furthermore, the importance of votes cast by Filipinos residing in other countries cannot be overstated. Over a million Filipinos have emigrated to other nations to live or work. Their revenues help the Philippines thrive economically.
Despite the small Filipino population in the nation, Filipinos in Hanoi and other parts of the country are united by their links to the homeland, their families, and their common experiences of living abroad for decades or more.
Because the majority of these people are breadwinners, they have a voice in how their families run their homes. As a result, every vote cast by a Filipino residing abroad counts; make sure yours does too.
FINAL THOUGHTS
We only have a few weeks to prepare for the new leaders who will lead our country to a better direction as Election Day approaches.
Many people are astonished by the number of people who have shown their ability to lead the country, as well as the existence of dubious candidates claiming to be “the one” – but isn’t this true of every election?
As a result, your vote will be crucial in electing a president with the necessary abilities and experience to guide the country through these trying times.
It would be fantastic to have a leader that could both solve the country’s current problems and reflect a positive image to the rest of the globe.
Leaders who are devoted to democracy and freedom will be required if the country is to achieve its objectives. It is critical that we all work together to strengthen the country when we choose the leaders for future elections. Let us use our combined strength, as seen by our votes, to improve our home country, the Philippines, regardless of where we are in the world.
Will you be permitted to vote in the upcoming elections now that the official list of foreign voters has been made public? Under the supervision and guidance of the Philippine diplomatic mission in Pakistan, how was the verification procedure carried out? Do you have any recommendations for Filipinos who are planning to vote in this year’s national elections? Is there anything else you’d like to say to other Filipinos who could be in your shoes? Please share your thoughts in the comments box below. Also, please forward this information to any interested friends or family members.
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Contact Information
Embassy of Philippines in Islamabad, Pakistan
ADDRESS: House No. 12, Street No. 12, F/2 Islamabad, Pakistan
PHONE LOCAL: (051) 265.3661
INTERNATIONAL: +92.51.265.3661
FAX LOCAL: (051) 265.3665
INTERNATIONAL: +92.51.265.3665EMAIL: pe.islamabad@dfa.gov.ph
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