Groups warn of overseas voting disenfranchisement due to lack of preparation

Overseas Filipino voters may face disenfranchisement due to inadequate preparation and communication from Philippine embassies and consular offices ahead of the April 10 absentee voting start.

Migrante International Chairperson Joanna Concepcion criticized the lack of community meetings, late accreditation for poll watchers, and delayed ballot distribution.

Community leaders in Hong Kong, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Canada, and the US also reported issues with outreach from Philippine posts, raising concerns about voter disenfranchisement.