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PH consulate in NY to send out ballots as soon as possible: Cato
The Philippine Consulate General in New York assured the Filipino community of an orderly overseas absentee voting process amid concerns about delayed election materials.
Consul General Elmer Cato stated that election materials have arrived at a FedEx Facility in New Jersey and other packages are expected by Monday, enabling the Consulate to send out ballots as soon as possible.
He refuted claims of a conspiracy to disenfranchise voters, emphasizing the Consulate's transparency and responsiveness.
Cato also addressed an open letter from at least 64 Filipinos demanding the immediate dissemination of voting materials and information, noting that a help desk was established in 2020.
He lamented the confrontational approach of groups like the Malaya Movement, Bayan-USA, and Migrante USA regarding the delays.
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