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GMA Network
26-05-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
House inquiry on over 1,000 alleged election-related anomalies sought
An inquiry on 1,593 alleged election-related anomalies during the conduct of the May 12, 2025 midterm polls has been sought in the House of Representatives. Makabayan bloc lawmakers House Deputy Minority Leader France Castro, House Assistant Minority Leader Arlene Brosas and Kabataan party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel made the call under House Resolution 2291. They said the supposed anomalies were documented by several election watchdogs such as Kontra Daya, VoteReportPH, National Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) and the Computer Professionals Union. The alleged anomalies include 798 cases involving issues with the Automated Counting Machines (ACMs), 200 cases of illegal campaigning, 144 cases of voter disenfranchisement, and 451 other significant election violations including non-compliance by Board of Election Inspectors, red-tagging, election-related violence and harassment, vote-buying and -selling, tampering of ballots, disinformation, among others. Likewise, the lawmakers said that the Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS) used for overseas voting lacked a Voter Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT), potentially violating Section 6(e) of the Automated Election System law, and disenfranchising voters who could not verify their votes resulting in historically low voter turnout in some overseas regions. 'Beyond technical issues and voter disenfranchisement on election day itself, there have been other election-related issues before, during, and after the elections that have marred the integrity and credibility of the election results,' the resolution read. In addition, the lawmakers also called out the software version certified by Pro V&V, Inc. v3.4.0 version which was different from the v3.5.0 version installed on ACMs on election day, as well as the initial five million duplicate votes that affected 15,000 precincts and rankings of more than 7,600 candidates later corrected by Comelecby manually providing corrected files hours after transmission started. 'We believe that an investigation should be pursued, and that all persons or agencies that are proven to be complicit must be held accountable for disenfranchising and invalidating the votes and democratic aspirations of millions of Filipino voters,' Kabataan party-list added in a separate statement. In response, Commission on Elections spokesperson Rex Laudiangco said the poll body stands ready to defend the successful conduct of the 2025 elections. "Comelec is ready to appear before Congress if and when called upon to lay down facts and showcase the milestones of the most successful, fastest-ever in counting, and transmission of votes, canvassing and proclamations, most peaceful electoral exercise, highest-ever voter turn-out national and local elections in numbers," he said in a statement. —AOL, GMA Integrated News For more Eleksyon 2025 related content and updates, visit GMA News Online's Eleksyon 2025 microsite.
Filipino Times
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Filipino Times
Two days left: Overseas pre-voting enrollment ends soon
Filipino registered voters in the UAE are urged to complete their pre-enrollment for the May 2025 midterm elections as the deadline approaches in two days. The pre-voting enrollment period, initially set to end on May 7, has been extended to May 10, 2025, 7:59 PM UAE time. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) granted a three-day extension to accommodate more Filipino voters abroad, following numerous requests from various Filipino communities overseas. According to Minute Resolution No. 25-0544, the extension aims to increase the number of enrollees under the Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS). The enrollment, which started on March 20, is necessary for voters to participate in the online voting process. As of May 3, the Comelec reported that 134,474 overseas voters have already pre-enrolled. However, this only represents 11.01% of the total registered overseas voters under OVCS posts, which amounts to 1,220,942. Philippine missions are also encouraging registered voters to pre-enroll to ensure their participation. The voting period itself will conclude on May 12, 2025. The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai remain open to the public for onsite assistance regarding online voting. Filipino voters in the UAE are encouraged to visit the official Comelec website at for enrollment.
Filipino Times
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Filipino Times
Online voting system in UAE now sealed and ready
The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate-General in Dubai have officially sealed the online voting system for the 2025 Philippine midterm elections. The Final Lockdown and Sealing (FLS) confirms that the system is now secure, tamper-free, and ready for use. FLS status report. The Consulate-General in Dubai completed the sealing on Friday, April 11, while the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi followed on Saturday, April 12. Both confirmed that the Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS) contains zero votes at the time of sealing. Metrics for test voting. This year marks the first time Filipinos abroad will cast their votes online. Voting will be done through mobile phones, tablets, or computers with internet access and a camera, removing the need to queue at the consulate or embassy. Only senior citizens, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, and those who cannot read or write will be physically assisted at the Philippine missions, but even for them, voting will still be done online through kiosks. 'I always keep saying, hinihingi ito ng mga Pilipino since 2003 when the law was passed. And we've tried to improve along the way para maka-increase na ng participation. And ito na siguro yung one of the most effective ways; it's online voting. Diba kasi nga lahat tayo dito, we're very attuned to using our cellphones, we're very attuned to the online and internet world,' said Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Alfonso Ver. Online voting for Filipinos overseas begins on April 13 (8 a.m.) and ends on May 12 (3 p.m.), while the official voting day in the Philippines is on May 12, 2025. The Philippines has set up online voting in 77 embassies and consulates around the world, including Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Khaleej Times
11-04-2025
- Politics
- Khaleej Times
Philippine elections: Online voting system to go live April 13; Dubai mission conducts final checks
It's all systems go for the upcoming Philippine midterm elections. The Philippine Consulate-General in Dubai conducted on Friday the Final Lockdown and Sealing (FLS) of the Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS) equipment that will be used for the Philippine overseas voting that will start on April 13. The FLS is intended to present the system and ensure that the OVCS is ready for the actual operation for the duration of the 2025 Philippine midterm elections. This will be the first time that internet voting will be conducted — which means no more queues at the Philippine missions to cast ballots. Registered Filipino voters in the UAE are required to pre-enroll on the Philippine Commission on Elections' (Comelec) voting portal until May 7, before they can participate to elect 12 senators and a party-list representative. Watch a video of the final checks, here: The official election day is May 12, 2025, but for overseas Filipino expats — including those in the UAE — online voting will run for 30 days from April 13 to May 12. Voting can be done on mobile phones, tablets, laptops, or desktop computers with built-in cameras, or ones that can be plugged with a camera and are capable of connecting to the internet running on any web browser. In case of any issues, however, voting can still be cast physically at the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate-General in Dubai. To participate in Internet voting, eligible citizens must be registered as overseas voters and enlisted under the 77 Philippine posts (embassies and consulates) that will facilitate Internet voting. The Philippine missions in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are among the foreign posts in the Middle East that will facilitate online voting.
Filipino Times
23-03-2025
- Politics
- Filipino Times
Comelec opens pre-enrollment for online overseas voting
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has officially opened the link for pre-voting enrollment for online overseas voting. In a social media post, the Office for Overseas Voting announced that the link is now available for those who will be using the Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS) in the May 12 midterm elections. The official enrollment link can be accessed at The enrollment period will run until May 7, 2025. Only registered overseas voters are eligible to pre-enroll. 'Only registered overseas voters at Philippine Embassies and Consulates adopting internet voting can enroll. Local voters will be blocked from enrollment,' the office wrote on Facebook. Comelec also warned the public against unverified links and urged voters to rely only on official websites. 'Beware of fraudulent links! Only use the official website to enroll. Do NOT share personal details on unverified sites,' the Comelec wrote. The official link is available only on the Comelec and Department of Foreign Affairs websites, as well as the official social media accounts of Philippine Embassies and Consulates.
