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Overseas voting for Philippine elections to remain open over Easter week

Wednesday, 17 April 2019 13:19

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Filipinos in the UAE will now be able to cast their ballots over Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.

Due to strong demand, the Philippines Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has instructed all foreign service posts to be open for overseas voting every day, including Easter week.

The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai are currently accepting voters for the upcoming General Election until 2:00 PM on May 13

Public Advisory No. 05-2019 : On the conduct of Overseas Voting during Maundy Thursday (April 18) and Good Friday (April 19)

Posted by Philippine Embassy in UAE on Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Due to the demand of some of our fellow Filipinos, the COMELEC has instructed all foreign service posts to open the...

Posted by Ambassador Paul Raymund Cortes on Saturday, April 13, 2019

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