With the 2025 Philippine national elections fast approaching, overseas voters can cast their ballots online for the first time ever—but only if they complete their mandatory pre-enrollment by May 7. Registered voters can now cast their ballots online for the upcoming 2025 Philippine national elections—no need for paper ballots or in-person visits.
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has officially opened the Online Voting and Counting System (OVCS) for registered overseas voters, including those under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Consulate General in New York. This historic shift means qualified voters can conveniently vote for senators and party-list representatives using their phones, tablets, or computers from anywhere in the U.S.
But before overseas Filipinos can cast their votes, all voters must complete their pre-voting enrollment no later than May 7, 2025. This essential step verifies a voter’s identity and grants access to the online system during the official voting period, which runs from April 13 to May 12, 2025.
Key Deadlines to Remember:
- April 12, 2025: Last day to use the test voting feature and familiarize yourself with the online system.
- May 7, 2025: Final deadline to complete online pre-enrollment at https://ov.comelec.gov.ph/
enroll (Note: The site is geo-blocked in the Philippines.) - April 13–May 12, 2025: Official overseas absentee voting period.
COMELEC has also released the following lists to confirm voter eligibility:
- National Registry of Overseas Voters (NROV)
- Certified List of Overseas Voters (CLOV) for those registered under the Philippine Consulate General in New York
- CLOV (Seafarer)
Eligible voters are encouraged to check their status and spread the word within their communities to ensure every voice is counted in this crucial election year.
As part of its commitment to ensuring a smooth and inclusive electoral process, the Philippine Consulate General in New York is undertaking a mass enrollment and information campaign within its jurisdiction to assist kababayans in understanding and accessing the OVCS. Visit the Philippine Consulate’s overseas voting webpage for the latest updates: tinyurl.com/nypcgovs.
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