How Filipinos in Australia can register to become overseas voters for the Philippine elections

It is a right for every Filipino aged 18 and over to vote and choose the future leaders of their home country, the Philippines. Even if you're overseas, like Australia, you can still register. Know the process.

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Key Points

• Filipinos in Australia have until September 30, 2024 to register to be an overseas Filipino voter.
• In Australia, the Philippine Embassy in Canberra, and the Philippine Consulate in Sydney and Melbourne are the only three designated centres for overseas Filipino voter registration.
• For any Filipino wanting to register, have your Philippine passport or proof of dual Filipino citizenship ready before personally appearing at the designation registration centres.

The overseas voter registration is open until September 30, 2024 so you can vote in the upcoming Philippine National Elections in May 2025.

Communication and Records Officer of the Philippine Consulate in Sydney and VRM Operator Amado Uayan Jr shares the processes to register and become a voter for the upcoming Philippine elections.