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Urge issued to overseas Filipinos to participate in online voting trial by Comelec

Voters can enroll for tests till 8 am (Manila time) on Friday, 12th February, as per the Election Commission's announcement

Voters can still register for testing purposes up until 8 am (Manila time) this Friday, February...
Voters can still register for testing purposes up until 8 am (Manila time) this Friday, February 12, according to the Commission on Elections.

Overseas Filipinos, Get Ready for a Virtual Voting Test 🔥

Urge issued to overseas Filipinos to participate in online voting trial by Comelec

In an exciting development, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is inviting all overseas Filipino voters to join an internet voting test. This grand exploration could pave the way for future elections! 📱🗳️

Here's how you can participate:

🔂 QUALIFY FOR THE TEST 🔂

To qualify for the internet voting test, you'll need:

  • an active and complete voter registration record. This implies you haven't missed voting in two consecutive elections and have complete biometrics data, including a photograph, fingerprints, and signature.
  • a smart device that can run Android or iOS apps, a laptop or personal computer, or any mobile device with internet access.

🔃 SIGN UP 🔃

You can register for the test until 8 am (Manila time) on Friday, February 12. Simply follow this link to sign up: [Link] 👈

Be aware that this test isn't specifically for the 2022 elections. The Comelec has undertaken this dry run to explore new forms of voting and make overseas voting more accessible. According to Comelec Spokesperson, James Jimenez, the outcomes will be presented to Congress to decide whether internet voting is viable for overseas voting.

Remember, this is a lengthy process, so targeting the 2022 elections might be an unattainable goal at this point.

In compliance with the Comelec's data privacy policy, interested participants must email their signed consent form, along with a copy of their passport or seafarer's book, to official email address.

So, if you're eager to take part in this historic shift in Philippine voting, don't miss out on this chance! 🌐🗳️

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Sources:1 - Enrichment Data: How to Qualify for the Comelec's Internet Voting System2 - Enrichment Data: Extension of the Pre-enrollment Period for Internet Voting

This development in the policy-and-legislation sphere, the Comelec's internet voting test for overseas Filipinos, could significantly impact politics and general news. The outcomes of this test might be presented to Congress to decide whether internet voting is a viable option for overseas voting, signifying a potential shift in the voting process.

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