Highlights
- Overseas Absentee Voting has started since 10th of April and will end on 9th of May, the date Philippines will cast their votes.
- There are 21,316 registered Overseas Absentee Voters in Australia with 6,396 in Philippine Embassy in Canberra, 2,625 in Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne and 12,295 in Philippine Consulate General in Sydney.
- 10 candidates vie for the top post includes Ernie Abella, Leody De Guzman, Norberto Gonzales, Panfilo Lacson, Faisal Mangondato, Bongbong Marcos, Jose Montemayor Junior, Isko Moreno, Manny Pacquiao and Leni Robredo.
Filipinos in Australia continue to gather and campaign for the candidates as the Philippine election approaches.
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One of the groups organised by Liz Quimora who supported President Rodrigo Duterte last 2016 elections gave their bet to former Sen. Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos, Jr.
Supporters of Presidential Aspirant Bongbong Marcos gathered. Source: Liz Quimora
The group led by Arlan Fajardo supports the candidacy of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno.
Supporters of Presidential Aspirant Isko Moreno gathered. Source: Arlan Fajardo
Vice President Leni Robredo also got supporters from the group organised by Melba Marginson.
Supporters of Presidential Aspirant Leni Robredo gathered. Source: Melba Marginson
These groups may have different views but are united in telling Filipino overseas to care about the country's future.
