Philippine Consulate in Dubai opens polls to registered Filipino voters from other countries

  DUBAI – Filipinos with active registration in the overseas vote will be able to cast their ballot in polling centers in Dubai, according to the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai on Saturday (April 16). In a statement to media, the Philippine mission said the move follows guidelines from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) allowing qualified overseas registered voters to vote in other posts.

How to qualify for voting in Dubai if you are a registered Overseas Filipino voter in other countries

1. The voter’s name must appear in the Certified List of Overseas Voters for National Elections in 2022 in the embassy or consulate where the voter registered. 2. The voter must accomplish the Manifestation of Intent to Vote in Another Post (MIVAP) Form. Download here: https://tinyurl.com/MIVAPDubaiPCG 3. Submit MIVAP together with a clear copy of valid Passport or any competent proof of identity (example: Emirates ID, passport or any Philippine government-issued ID) 3. E-mail above documents to ovs@pcgdubai.ae with the subject “Manifestation of Intent to Vote” on or before April 30, 2022. All requests received will be endorsed to COMELEC and will require approval before the applicant is allowed to vote. Those with active registration will be issued an authority to vote while those who are not registered or have deactivated registration will not be allowed to vote. Applicants will be notified of the approval or disapproval of their application via e-mail. The month-long overseas voting for the 2022 Philippine elections runs until May 9. Polls in the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi are open daily from 8am until 9pm, except on May 9, when polls are open from 8am until 3pm only. Overseas Filipinos will vote for national positions: president, vice president, senators, and party-list groups. ICA/PIA/Expat Media ALSO READ: 1,391 Filipinos vote in Dubai on first day of Overseas Voting

Overseas voting in UAE: How to vote

1. Check if your name is in the registered voters list, which is on the website of the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai (for voters in Dubai and northern Emirates), or the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi (for voters in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain). 2. Visit the Philippine Embassy or Philippine Consulate from 8am to 9pm daily until May 9, or from 8am to 3pm on May 9. 3. There is no need to book an appointment.

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