National Elections 2025
Overseas Voting
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who can vote?
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All citizens of the Philippines based abroad not otherwise disqualified by law
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At least 18 years old on 12 May 2025
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Registered at the Philippine Embassy in Egypt by 30 September 2024
2. How do I check if I am registered?
3. When is the National Elections 2025?
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The voting period for overseas voters for the 2025 national elections will run from 13 April to 12 May 2025 (a total of 30 days). Registered overseas voters are highly encouraged to vote early to avoid inconvenience.
4. How will overseas voting be conducted for countries under the Philippine Embassy in Egypt (voters in Egypt, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan)?
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Voting will be conducted online. There will not be any pen and paper based voting.
5. Do I need to pre-enroll for online voting?
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Yes, pre-enrollment is required. You can pre-enroll at OV.COMELEC.GOV.PH/ENROLL
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Pre-enrollment allows you to create a verified account for voting.
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Deadline for enrollment is on 07 May 2025. Do not wait, do it as soon as possible.
Important Dates to Remember:
20 March 2025 to 07 May 2025 - Pre-enrollment of registered voters
20 March 2025 to 12 April 2025 - Test voting (votes will NOT be counted)
13 April 2025, 8:00a.m. Cairo Time - Start of General Elections (votes will be COUNTED)
12 May 2025, 7:00p.m. Philippine Time - End of General Elections