President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to help shape the nation’s future by voting online in the “Halalan 2025,” noting they can now vote anytime, anywhere—no lines, no travel needed.

In a video message addressed to Filipinos abroad, President Marcos assured OFWs that the online voting would be convenient and accessible and that their votes would be counted securely and efficiently.

“Tuloy-tuloy po ang overseas voting para sa Halalan 2025. Ito po ang inyong pagkakataon na makilahok sa kinabukasan ng ating bayan,” the President said.

Highlighting the benefits of digital innovation in the electoral process, President Marcos encouraged overseas Filipinos to use online voting for the upcoming elections.

“Ngayon mas madali na ang pagboto kahit nasaan kayo sa mundo. Hindi na kailangan pumila o bumiyahe,” President Marcos added. “Sa pamamagitan ng online voting, maipapahayag ninyo ang inyong boses nang mabilis, ligtas, at maayos.”

The President called on voters to select leaders with integrity, competence, and compassion.

“Gamitin natin ang karapatang ito. Piliin natin ang kandidatong may malasakit, kakayahan, at may paninindigan. Sa tamang pagpili, sama-sama natin bubuuin ang Bagong Pilipinas,” the President noted.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced that pre-enrollment for online voting via the COMELEC Voting Portal began on March 20.

The official overseas voting period runs from April 13, 2025, to May 12, 2025. Voting closes at 7:00 PM (Philippine Standard Time) on May 12.

Through Proclamation No. 878, President Marcos has declared May 12 a special non-working holiday to allow registered voters to participate in the national and local elections. | PND