Overseas Filipinos in South Korea can now verify their eligibility to participate in the coming 2022 elections by checking the list of certified overseas voters issued by the Philippine Embassy.
The Embassy of the Philippines has already made the country’s voters’ list available to Filipino residents in South Korea. The list would be used to identify voters in the upcoming National and local elections.
Philippine Elections 2022: List of Registered Filipino OFW Voters in South Korea
The Philippines will soon conduct its presidential elections. For now, everyone is keeping a close watch on the various platforms and channels to evaluate the various candidates’ goals and points of view. This will help voters decide who to elect in the specified national and local posts.
One of the documents you’ll need to evaluate to establish your status to vote in the next elections is the list of certified overseas voters. The good news is that it is a straightforward procedure.
Filipinos living in other countries, such as South Korea, should be informed of the overseas voting procedure in order to have a pleasant and trouble-free election experience this year. This post will assist you in preparing for the election by laying out what to expect.
Overseas Filipinos who have registered to vote in the elections may be able to receive help from Philippine diplomatic posts. Officials from the Philippine embassy will advise residents on how to vote in the upcoming elections. Check to see whether your name is on the country’s list of certified overseas voters (CLOV) before attempting to vote in the Philippine national elections from South Korea.
Certified List of Overseas Voters in Seoul, South Korea
By visiting their website or phoning their office, the Philippine embassy can give 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 find out who has registered to vote in the 2022 Philippine national elections from South Korea.
- Land-based Overseas Filipino Voters in South Korea: https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/OverseasVoting/2022NLE/CLOV/ASIA_PAC/SEOUL.pdf
Please contact the country’s embassy if you are a Filipino resident in South Korea and require assistance with the overseas voting procedure or authenticating your information on the CLOV. Despite its length, the list is alphabetically organized to make navigation easier. COMELEC officials may also leave notes or make remarks on the list. To confirm your voter’s info from the list, use the quick 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 enter your last name to see if your information is there. Because the document is case-sensitive, double-check that your name is spelled correctly and that there are no additional spaces or characters in the field.
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, voters abroad will be eligible to vote in the national elections from their host countries.
Question: What if I’m not on the list, can I still vote?
Answer: Everyone who hasn’t registered to vote yet will not be able to participate in the election. Those who can’t vote will need to register once the current election cycle concludes. You may vote in South Korea or from anywhere in the globe by following this guide.
How to Find your name in the list of overseas voters?
The Philippines’ diplomatic mission in South Korea has a website that provides a list of the country’s registered voters 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 that they’ve successfully registered to vote and are eligible to participate in the upcoming election.
What if my name is not on the list of registered voters?
Unfortunately, they can’t vote in the 2022 elections. If they want to participate in the next one, they must register to vote before the next election period.
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 appear on the national voter list as well as the National Register of Overseas Voters. 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 South Korea be released?
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) will distribute a list of confirmed foreign 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
The government values the people’s votes because they allow Filipinos from all over the world to participate in the political and social aspects of their nation. The ideal candidate will be capable of dealing with the country’s current condition while also creating a favorable image of Filipinos across the world.
Remember To Vote Wisely
When selecting a leader, voters should evaluate the candidates’ ideals and personality attributes. These will enable us to make an informed choice when it comes time to vote for a new president. Only those with timely platforms and a respectable vision for the people and the country should be considered for positions of leadership. Examine the policies of the candidates to determine if they, too, intend to better the lives of Filipinos in other countries.
The Importance of Overseas Voting
The upcoming elections will have a lot riding on them. Furthermore, the significance of votes cast by Filipinos living abroad cannot be emphasized. Millions of Filipinos have emigrated to other countries to live or work. Their earnings contribute to the growth of the Philippine economy.
Despite the country’s tiny Filipino population, Filipinos in Port Moresby and other regions of the country are linked by ties to their homeland, families, and shared experiences of living overseas for decades or more.
Because the majority of these individuals are breadwinners, they have a say in how their families run their households. As a result, every vote submitted by a Filipino living overseas counts; make sure yours is included.
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 path.
Many people are taken aback by the number of people who have demonstrated their potential 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 critical in electing a president with the skills and experience needed to guide the country through these hard times.
It would be excellent to have a leader who can address the country’s present issues while also projecting a favorable image to the rest of the world. Our leader’s decisions will positively or negatively affect the future of the country in terms of health, economics, diplomacy, and many other important aspects.
To fulfill its goals, the country will need leaders who are committed to democracy and freedom. It is vital that when future leaders are chosen, we all work together to build the country. Let us utilize our collective strength, as evidenced by our votes, to better our home nation, the Philippines, no matter where we are in the globe.
Will you be able to vote in the next elections now that the list of registered abroad voters has been made public? What procedures were made to guarantee that the verification procedure was overseen and guided by the Philippine diplomatic representation in South Korea? Do you have any advice for Filipinos who plan to vote in this year’s national elections? Is there anything else you’d like to convey to other Filipinos who could find themselves in your situation? Please leave your opinions in the space below. Please also pass this information on to any interested friends or family members.
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