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Extension of online voting enrollment mulled
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is considering extending the enrollment period for its online voting and counting system (OVCS) for overseas Filipinos.
The current enrollment deadline is set for May 7, with the overseas voting period running from April 13 to May 12.
Comelec Chairman George Garcia stated that an early announcement of an extension is unlikely, as it might encourage last-minute enrollment and congestion.
As of the latest data, 117,778 overseas voters have enrolled for online voting.
A total of 77 posts abroad will utilize the OVCS, while 16 others will use automated counting machines.
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