PH launches first internet voting for overseas Filipinos

The Philippines has launched its first-ever internet voting system for overseas Filipinos, with pre-enrollment commencing on March 20 and closing on May 7, 2025.

The online voting platform will be utilized in 77 consular posts, particularly in areas with a significant Filipino population.

Pre-enrollment requires registered voters to authenticate their identities through a dedicated online platform, accepting all government-issued IDs including passports, seaman's books, driver's licenses, and national IDs.

Comelec Chairman George Garcia stated that the pre-enrollment process can be completed in under two minutes.

The Comelec aims to increase voter turnout among overseas Filipinos, which was only 38% in the 2022 elections, by introducing this new technology.

Garcia urged Filipinos in the country to assist their relatives abroad in understanding the necessity of pre-enrolling, as registered voters will not be allowed to cast ballots if they do not pre-enroll.