Comelec extends internet voting pre-enrollment to May 12

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has extended the pre-enrollment period for its internet voting system for overseas Filipinos for a second time, now until May 12.

This latest extension provides registered overseas voters until noon on election day to complete their pre-enrollment.

The pre-enrollment period, which started on March 22, was initially set to end on May 7 but was first extended to May 10 due to a low turnout of pre-enrollees.

As of May 6, approximately 200,000 voters had pre-enrolled in the system.

Internet voting for overseas Filipinos commenced on April 13, marking the first election cycle where this method is being utilized.

Migrant organizations have voiced concerns regarding insufficient information campaigns about the new internet voting system.

Overseas Filipino voters have also reported technical issues, including the absence of a voter's receipt after casting their ballots.