Despite the fact that they are based abroad, Filipinos in Portugal are among the country’s most politically active people. As a result, many of them are eager to discover if they will be permitted to vote in the 2022 elections. To begin, look for your name on the list of certified overseas voters on the Philippine Foreign Post’s website.
The Philippine Embassy in Portugal has already made the voters’ list available to our kababayans as the Philippines prepares for the elections. In this election, the most recent list of certified overseas voters (CLOV) will be utilized. This document may be used to determine the number of overseas voters in the region.
Philippine Elections 2022: List of Registered Filipino OFW Voters in Portugal
The Philippines will hold its presidential elections in the near future (but sooner for overseas absentee voters). And right now, everyone is discussing whether or not to vote for specific candidates based on their goals and perspectives on certain matters, and they’re doing it via a number of platforms and channels.
One of the documents you’ll need to discover if you’re eligible to vote in the next elections is the list of certified overseas voters. The good news is that it’s a simple process.
In order to have a seamless and trouble-free election experience this year, Filipinos living in other countries, such as Portugal, should be informed about the overseas voting process. This page will help you prepare for the election by offering access to a number of OAV-related information.
Certified List of Overseas Voters in Lisbon
Overseas Filipinos who have registered to vote in the elections may be able to get help from Philippine diplomatic posts. Officials from the Philippine embassy will guide citizens on how to vote in the upcoming elections. Before voting in the Philippine national elections from Portugal, 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 give you with the most up-to-date information and help on national elections and abroad voting in your host country. Click on the link below to see who has registered to vote in the 2022 Philippine national elections from Portugal.
- Land-based Overseas Filipino Voters in Portugal: https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/OverseasVoting/2022NLE/CLOV/EUROPE/LISBON.pdf
Please contact the country’s foreign post if you are a Filipino resident in Portugal and require assistance with the overseas voting procedure or authenticating your information on the CLOV. The list is organized alphabetically to make it simpler to explore despite its length. Officials from the COMELEC may also contribute to the list with comments or observations. To confirm your voter’s details from the list, use the simple shortcut provided in the next section.
Tip: Use CTRL + F to avoid having to scroll through a big 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. Double-check that your name is spelled correctly and that the field is free of any extra spaces or characters, as the document is case-sensitive.
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. Overseas voters will be allowed to participate in the Philippine overseas absentee voting from April 27 to May 9.
Question: What if I’m not on the list, can I still vote?
Answer: This election will be closed to everyone who has not registered to vote. Those who are unable to vote this year must register to vote in subsequent elections once the current election cycle ends. If you complete this registration process, you can vote in Portugal or from anywhere else on the planet.
How to Find your name in the list of overseas voters?
On the website of the Philippine diplomatic post in Portugal, the list of certified overseas voters is available in PDF format. Everything you’ll need to participate in the overseas voting procedure is on this list.
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 upcoming election.
What if my name is not on the list of registered voters?
Unfortunately, you will be unable to vote in the national elections in the Philippines 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?
Both the national voter list and the National Register of Overseas Voters would include your name. If you do not vote in your host country in 2022, your name will be removed from the list.
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 Portugal be released?
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will provide a list of confirmed overseas voters to various diplomatic embassies throughout the world within 120 days of the formal election campaign period.
In an official announcement, the COMELEC stated: “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
People’s 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 successfully lead the country through current challenges while also projecting a favorable image of Filipinos across the world.
Remember To Vote Wisely
When electing a leader, voters should examine the candidates’ values and personality attributes. When it comes time to elect a new president, these will help us make an informed decision. For leadership positions, only individuals with appealing ideas and a clear vision for the people and the country should be considered. Examine the policies of the candidates to determine if they seek to better the lives of Filipinos in other countries.
The Importance of Overseas Voting
The upcoming elections have a lot riding on them. Furthermore, the significance of votes cast by Filipinos residing abroad 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 community in Portugal, Filipinos in Lisbon and other parts of the nation are united by their ties to their homeland, families, and similar experiences of living abroad for decades or more.
Because the majority of these people are breadwinners, they have a say in how their households are run. As a result, every Filipino vote cast in a foreign nation is important; 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 lead our country along a more progressive path.
Many people are surprised by the number of people who have demonstrated their competence to lead the country, as well as the presence of questionable 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 who possesses the qualities and experience necessary to lead the country through these trying times.
It would be excellent to have a leader who can deal with the country’s present difficulties while also projecting a favorable image to the rest of the globe.
The country will require leaders who are devoted to democracy and freedom in order to achieve its goals. When choosing candidates for future elections, it is critical that we all work together to strengthen the country. 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 planet.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Embassy of Philippines in Lisbon, Portugal
Address: Rua Barata Salgueiro 30-30andar 1250-044 Lisboa, Portugal
Email: lisbon.pe@dfa.gov.ph; lisbon.pe@gmail.com
Webpage: www.lisbonpe.dfa.gov.ph
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