The registration of voters for Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) for the 9 May 2016 Presidential Elections will commence on 6 May 2014 and end on 31 October 2015.
New registrants and registered voters may visit the Consulate General to register or update their registration records. An OAV registration desk at the Consulate General’s Consular Section will serve the applicants Mondays thru Fridays during consular hours (08.30 am – 5.00 pm).
Applicants are advised to bring the original and photocopy of their valid Philippine passports. In the absence of a passport, they can present an authenticated copy of their birth certificate from NSO. Applicants are likewise requested to bring the original and copy of any other valid Philippine Government issued ID such as driver’s license, GSIS ID, PRC registration, or SSS ID during the registration.
Those qualified to register for OAV are Filipino citizens, who on the day of the election, are:
1. Abroad;
2. Will be abroad;
3. At least eighteen (18) years of age;
4. Not otherwise disqualified by law to vote (e.g. those who have lost their Filipino citizenship, renounced their Filipino citizenship, convicted by final judgment of an offense punishable by not less than one year imprisonment, including those found guilty of disloyalty, rebellion, insurrection, violation of firearms law, and crimes against national security, and those declared by a competent authority as insane or incompetent);
5. Dual citizens (those who have reacquired or retained their Philippine citizenship under the “Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act” of 2003 (RA No. 9225)); and
6. Immigrant or permanent resident of the country in which the Consulate General or Consulate where he/she will cast his/her vote on election day is located.
The Presidential Elections will be on 9 May 2016.
APPLICATION FORMS FOR OAV REGISTRATION MAY BE DOWNLOADED FROM THIS LINK
Copies may also be requested and filled out at the Consulate General.
For more information about OAV please visit www.dfa-oavs.gov.ph or www.comelec.gov.ph. FOR INQUIRIES ON OAV REGISTRATION, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON OAV AND OAV FORM 1
MGA KARAGDAGANG IMPORMASYON UKOL SA OAV AT OAV FORM 1
Applicants are requested to provide the details required in the OAV Form No. 1. (The form may be downloaded from here).
Lahat ng aplikante ang pinapakiusapang ilagay lahat ng detalyeng hinihingi sa OAV Form No. 1. (Ang form ay mada-download dito)
1. Why is the Consulate General again conducting an OAV registration?
The Consulate General is conducting an OAV registration again this year to allow those who have yet to register as an Overseas Absentee Voter to do so and enable them to vote in the next elections.
Bakit and Konsulado ay nagkakaroong muli ng pagpapatala para sa OAV?
Ang Konsulado ay nagsasagawang muli ng pagpapatala para bigyan ng pagkakataon ang mga hindi pa nakapagpatala bilang Overseas Absentee Voter na magpatala at makaboto sa darating na elekyon.
2. How will I know if I am a registered voter or not?
To find out if you are a registered voter, please visit: http://www.comelec.gov.ph/oavlist/toc_lists.html
Paano ko malalaman kung ako ay rehistrado na Overseas Absentee Voter?
Maaring malaman o makita kung ikaw ay rehistrado bilang Overseas Absentee Voter mula sa website na ito:http://www.comelec.gov.ph/oavlist/toc_lists.html.
3. When is the voting period for OAV?
The voting period for OAV will be from 13 April 2013 until 3:00 p.m., Philippine time, of 13 May 2013. Further details on the exact time will be announced later.
Kailan ang botohan para sa OAV?
Ang botohan para sa OAV ay magsisimula ika-13 ng Abril 2013 hanggang alas tres ng hapon ng ika-13 ng Mayo 2013. Magpapalabas ang Konsulado ng mga karagdang impormasyon tungkol sa oras ng pagboto sa mga susunod na araw.
4. I am qualified to register. What kind of application for OAV should I apply for?
You can application for either registration or certification for OAV.
Your application is for registration if you are:
a. At least eighteen (18) years of age or will turn eighteen (18) years of age on the day of the election;
b. Of legal age but is a first time voter of the Philippines;
c. An applicant whose name does not appear in the voter’s list, and will need to register again.
Your application is for certification if you are:
a. A listed voter in the Philippines but will be abroad and will vote abroad on the day of the election; and
b. An absentee voter who will vote at the Consulate General located in the country where is he residing/will reside on the day of the election;
Kwalipikado ang magtala. Anong klase ng aplikasyon ang dapat kong gawin?
Ikaw ay pwedeng mag-apply ng alin sa dalawang klase ng aplikasyon: pagpapatala (Registration) o pagpapatunay (Certification).
Ang aplikasyon mo ay pagpapatala kung ikaw ay:
a. Labing walong (18) taong gulang o maglalabing walong (18) taong gulang sa araw ng eleksyon;
b. Nasa legal na edad at unang beses pa lang siyang boboto;
c. Aplikante na wala ang pangalan sa listahan ng mga botante at dahil dito ay kinakailangan mong magpatala muli.
Ang apliksyon mo ay pagpapatunay kung ikaw ay:
a. Botante na sa Pilipinas ngunit nasa ibang bansa at doon siya boboto sa araw ng eleksyon;
b. Isang nang absentee voter na boboto sa Konsulado kung saang bansya sya nanduruong naninirahan o titirahan sa araw ng eleksyon.
5. What application number should I write on the OAV Form 1?
The Consulate General will supply your application number depending on whether the application is Registration or Certification.
Anong numero ng aplikasyon and isusulat ko sa OAV Form 1?
Ibibigay ng Konsulado ang ng numero ng inyong aplikasyo depende kung ito ay aplikasyon ng pagpapatala o pagpapatunay.
On Part I – Personal Information
6. Can I check the box for Married even if I am only living-in with my partner?
No. Only those whose marriage has been recognized by Philippine laws can say their civil status is married.
Maaari ko bang lagyan ng “check” ang kahon na “Married” kahit na ang kasama ko sa buhay/bahay ay ka live-in partner ko lamang?
Hindi. Tanging iyong mga may kasal na kinikilala ng Pilipinas lamang ang maaaring maglagay ng “check” sa kahon ng “Married.”
7. Do I have to present proof that I am a widow/er?
Yes. Please bring the original and copy of your spouse’s death certificate.
Kailagan bang magpakita ng dokumento na ako ay biyudo/biyuda?
Oo. Pakidala ang orihinal at kopya ng dokumento na nagpapatunay na ikaw ay biyudo/biyuda.
8. If I cannot remember the Place and/or Date of Birth of my mother, can I leave it blank?
Do not leave any information blank. Ask other members of your family for details such as place and date of birth of your parents, including your mother’s maiden name.
Kung hindi ko maalaala ang lugar at petsa ng kapanganakan ng aking ina, maaari ko bang iwan ito na walang sagot?
Huwag hayaang blanko ang mga impormasyon. Magtanong sa mga myembro ng pamilya ng mga detalye tulad ng lugar at araw ng kapanganakan ng iyong mga magulang, kasama na ang apelido ng iyong ina nung sya ay dalaga pa.
9. Why is it necessary for me to fill-up the portion on “Authorized Representative in the Philippines”?
It is important to fill-up the portion on “Authorized Representative in the Philippines” as this will serve as COMELEC’s way of communicating with you, especially when COMELEC’s letter to you is returned to them due to wrong/insufficient information or any other reasons.
Kailangan bang sulatan ko ang parteng “Authorized Representative in the Philippines”?
Kailangang lagyan mo ng detalye ang parte ng “Authorized Representative in the Philippines” dahil duon makikipag-ugnayan ang COMELEC, lalo na kung bumalik sa COMELEC ang sulat nila para sa iyo dahil sa kakulangan ng impormasyon o iba pang kadahilanan.
On Part II – Oath and Application to Vote in Absentia
10. What is PART II for?
Under this portion, the applicant acknowledges under oath that: 1) all information he/she has written in the form are true and correct; 2) he/she possesses all qualifications and none of the disqualifications of an absentee voter;
3) is not yet an overseas absentee voter; and 4) is applying to vote in absentia and is requesting COMELEC for the inclusion of his/her name in the Certified List of Overseas Absentee Voters (CLOAV).
Para saan ang PART II?
Sa bahaging ito, ang aplikante ay nagpapatunay na: 1) lahat ng impormasyon na isinulat nya sa form ay totoo at tama; 2) ang aplikante ay kwalipikado at hindi diskwalipikadong bumoto sa labas ng bansa; 3) kahit kalian ay hindi pa sya nakapagpatala bilang overseas absentee voter; at 4) sya ay naghahangad bumoto “in absentia” at mapabilang ang kanyang pangalan sa Sertipikadong Talaan ng Overseas Absentee Voters.
11. What is PART III for?
This portion is only for immigrants or permanent residents of another country. Immigrants or permanent residents must fill-up this portion to acknowledge their intent to return to the Philippines under Section 5(d) of Republic Act No. 9189 of 2003 or the Overseas Absentee Voting Act (To view a copy of the law, please visit: http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2003/ra_9189_2003.html.)
Para saan ang Part III?
Ang Part III ng form ay para lamang sa mga imigrante o permanent residents ng ibang bansa. Nararapat nilang lagdaan ang parteng ito na nagsasabing sila ay nagbabalak umuwi ng Pilipinas ayon sa Seksyon 5(d) ng Republic Act No. 9189 ng 2003 o ang Overseas Absentee Voting Act. (Ang kopya ay maaaring makita sa http://www.lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2003/ra_9189_2003.html).
12. What is the ACKNOWLEDGMENT RECEIPT for?
The Acknowledgement Receipt serves as your proof that your application has been received and is subject to the approval of the Resident Election Registration Board of COMELEC.
Para saan ang “ACKNOWLEDGMENT RECEIPT”?
Ang “acknowledgment receipt” ay nagpapatunay na ang iyong aplikasyon ay tinanggap at pag-aaralan para maaprubahan ng Resident Election Registration Board ng COMELEC.
For more information on elections and OAV:
Kindly visit the COMELEC website: http://www.comelec.gov.ph and click on Overseas Absentee Voting in the Content section on the left side of the screen.
Forms may be downloaded from the COMELEC website:http://www.comelec.gov.ph/oav/downloadables/forms/registration.html
Para sa karagdagang kaalaman tungkol sa eleksyon at OAV:
Mangyaring bisitahin ang website na ito: http://www.comelec.gov.ph at puntahan ang Overseas Absentee Voting sa “Content” sa kaliwang bahagi ng iyong “screen.”
Ang mga forms ay maaari ding i-“download” mula sa COMELEC website:http://www.comelec.gov.ph/oav/downloadables/forms/registration.html.
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FAQ ON OVERSEAS ABSENTEE VOTING (OAV) REGISTRATION
MGA MADALAS NA KATANUNGAN UKOL SA OAV REGISTRATION
1. What is the Overseas Absentee Voting or OAV?
The Overseas Absentee Voting is a mechanism set into place by the Philippine Government to enable overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to exercise their right of suffrage even though abroad. Through this mechanism, OFWs, after complying with the registration requirement for Overseas Absentee Voters, can vote in Philippine national elections at the nearest Philippine Consulate General or Consulate on the day of the election.
Ano ba ang Overseas Absentee Voting?
Ang Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) ay isang mekanismo na pinairal ng Pamahalaan ng Republika ng Pilipinas upang makaboto sa Philippine national elections ang mga Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) kahit sila ay nasa ibang bansa. Sa pamamagitan ng mekanismo na ito, maaaring bumoto ang isang OFW sa pinakamalapit na Philippine Consulate General o Consulate matapos niyang mag-parehistro bilang isang Overseas Absentee Voter.
2. What and when is the next national election in the Philippines?
The next national elections in the Philippines will be the senatorial elections and Party-List Representatives that will be held on 13 May 2013.
Ano at kailan ba ang susunod na Pambansang eleksyon sa Pilipinas?
Ang susunod na Pambansang eleksyon sa Pilipinas ay ang halalan para sa mga Senador at Part-List Representatives na gaganapin sa ika-13 ng Mayo 2013.
3. Are there now candidates for the said elections?
There are still no candidates for the said national elections to be held on 13 May 2013. The candidates’ names will be announced by COMELEC sometime before the elections.
May mga kandidato na ba sa darating na eleksyon?
Wala pang mga kandidato para sa susunod na eleksyon na gaganapin sa ika-13 ng Mayo 2013. Ang mga pangalan nila ay ihahanag ng COMELEC bago mag-eleksyon.
4. Do I need to register? Who are qualified to register for OAV?
All those qualified to register for OAV are encouraged to do so.
You are qualified to register for OAV if you are a Filipino citizen who, on the day of the election, is:
a. Abroad?b. Will be abroad?c. At least eighteen (18) years of age?d. Not otherwise disqualified by law to vote?e. Dual citizens (those who have reacquired or retained their Philippine citizenship under the “Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act of 2003 (RA No. 9225))?f. Immigrant or permanent resident of the country in which the Consulate General or Consulate where he/she will cast his/her vote on election day is located.
Seafarers may also file their application personally at any Post or at any designated registration centers in the Philippines.
Kailangan ko bang magpatala? Sinu-sino ba ang pwedeng magpatala para sa OAV?
Ang mga kwalipikado para sa OAV ay hinihikayat na magpatala.
Pwede kang magpatala kung ikaw ay isang mamamayan ng Pilipinas na sa araw ng eleksyon ay:
a. Nasa ibang bansa?b. Mangingibang-bansa?c. Labing-walong taong (18) gulang?d. Hindi binabawalan ng batas na bumoto?e. “Dual citizen”?f. Imigrante o “permanent resident” ng bansa na kinaroroonan ng Konsulado o Konsulado kung saan siya boboto.
Ang mga “seafarers” ay maaari ring pumunta ng personal sa alinmang Konsulado o Konsulado ng Pilipinas o lugar na pwede kung saan pwede silang magpatala.
5. Who are not qualified to register?
Those who:
a. Lost their Filipino Citizenship in accordance with Philippine laws?b. Expressly renounced their Philippine Citizenship and pledge allegiance to a foreign country;?c. Convicted by final judgment of a court or tribunal of an offense punishable by imprisonment of not less than one (1) year, including those found guilty of disloyalty, including?o Rebellion?o Insurrection?o Violation of the firearms laws?o Any crime against national security?unless such disability has been removed by plenary pardon or amnesty?d. Declared insane or incompetent by a competent authority either in the Philippines or abroad unless such competent authority subsequently certifies that such person is no longer insane or incompetent
Sinu-sino ang hindi maaaring magpatala sa OAV?
Sila ay yung mga:? ?a. Hindi na mamamayan o citizen ng Pilipinas ayon sa batas ng Pilipinas;?b. Itinakwil ang pagiging Filipino at nanumpa bilang mamamayan ng ibang bansa;?c. Nahatulan ng korte dahil sa isang krimen na ang parusa ay hindi bababa ng isang (1) taong pagkakulong, kasama na dito ang pagtataksil sa bansa tulad ng:?o Rebelyon?o Insureksyon?o Paglabag sa batas tungkol sa armas?o At iba pang krimen na nauukol sa katiwasayan ng bansa maliban kung ang mga ito ay nagawaran na ng kapatawaran o amnestiya?d. Napatunayang may pagkukulang sa kaisipan o walang kakayanang mag-isip ayon sa mga awtoridad sa Pilipinas o sa ibang bansa maliban kung sila ay se-sertipikuhan ng mga awtoridad na sila ay wala ng kapansanan sa pag-iisip.
5. When can I file my application for OAV?
The application for OAV will start on 2 November 2011 up to 31 October 2012.
There will be no registration during Philippine holidays, unless otherwise announced by the Consulate General.
Kailan ako pwedeng magpatala para sa OAV?
Ang pagpapatala/pagpapatunay bilang Overseas Absentee Voter ay magsisimula na sa ika-2 ng Nobyembre 2011 hanggang ika-31 ng Oktubre 2012.
Walang pagpapatala sa mga araw ng pahinga maliban kung mag-hayag mismo ng pagpapatala ang Konsulado.
6. Where can I file my application for OAV?
An OAV registration desk will be set up at the Consulate General’s Consular Section to serve applicants. It will be open from Mondays to Fridays from 8.30 am – 5.00 pm.
Field/mobile registrations, as well as registrations during Thai holidays, if any, will also be announced as necessary.
Saan ako pwedeng magpatala para sa OAV?
Ang Konsulado ay maglalagay ng OAV “registration desk” sa Consular Section para sa pagpapatala. Ito ay bukas Lunes hanggang Biernes, mula 8:30 ng umaga hanggang 5:30 ng hapon.
Ang Konsulado ay mag-aabiso kung magkakaroon din ng pagpapatala sa labas ng Konsulado.
7. What requirements should I bring for OAV registration/certification?
Following are the requirements to apply for registration/certification as OAV:
a. Accomplished OAV Form No. 1. (Form may be downloaded from the COMELEC Website: ? http://www.comelec.gov.ph/oav/downloadables/forms/registration.html ?b. Valid Philippine passport ?c. In the absence of a Philippine passport, an authenticated copy of your birth certificate from NSO. Please also bring any valid identification cards issued by the Philippine Government such as SSS, Pag-Ibig, PRC registration, or
Driver’s License.
Applicants must bring the original and a photocopy of the passport and/or other documents.
The following are additional requirements for:
Dual Citizens:
a. Order of Approval to retain or reacquire Filipino citizenship ?b. Oath of Allegiance?o Original; or?o Certified True Copy, issued by the Post; or?o Certified True Copy, issued by the Bureau of Immigration
Applicants must bring the original (or a certified true copy in the case of Oath of Allegiance) and a photocopy of the document/s.
Seafarers:
a. Photocopy of Seaman’s Book, or?b. Any other document to prove he is a seafarer.
Applicants must bring the original and a photocopy of the passport and/or IDs.
Anu-ano ang mga kailangang dokumento na dapat dalhin para makapagpatala bilang Overseas Absentee Voter?
Kailangang i-presenta ang mga sumusunod na dokumento para sa pagpapatala bilang OAV:
a. OAV Form No. 1. (Maaaring ma-download ang “form” na ito sa COMELEC Website: ? http://www.comelec.gov.ph/oav/downloadables/forms/registration.html ?b. Pasaporte ng Pilipinas (hindi pa paso),?c. Kung walang pasaporte, magdala ng kopya ng inyong awtentikadong birth certificate galing NSO. Mangyaring magdala rin ng kahit anong valid Philippine-government issued na dokumento katulad ng SSS card, Pag-Ibig, PRC registration, o Driver’s License.
Lahat ng aplikante ay pinapayuhang magdala ng orihinal at kopya ng mga nasabing dokumento.
Ang mga sumusunod ay karagdagang dokumento para sa:
Dual Citizens:
c. Utos o Order of Approval to retain or reacquire Filipino citizenship ?d. Panunumpa ng Katapatan?o Orihinal; o?o Tunay na kopya (certified true copy) galing sa Konsulado o Konsulado; or?o Tunay na kopya (certified true copy) galing sa Bureau of Immigration
Lahat ng aplikante ay pinapayuhang magdala ng orihinal at kopya ng mga nasabing dokumento.
Seafarers:
c. Kopya ng Seaman’s Book, o?d. Anumang dokumento na nagpapatunay na sila ay seaman o “seafarer”
Lahat ng aplikante ay pinapayuhang dalhin ang orihinal at kopya ng mga nasabing dokumento.
8. What will happen after I have applied for OAV?
After applying for OAV, the Consulate General will transmit your application to the COMELEC, which in turn will process, then approve or disapprove all applications for OAV, and prepare a Certified List of Overseas Absentee Voters.
Post will post the Certified List of Absentee Voters (CLOAV) within 10 days upon its receipt of the list. COMELEC is expected to come up with the list by 13 January 2013.
Ano ang mangyayari pagkatapos kong magpatala para sa OAV?
Ipapadala ng Konsulado sa COMELEC ang mga aplikasyon para sa OAV. Pagkatanggap ng COMELEC ng mga aplikasyon, pag-aaralan ito at dedesiyunan kung aprobado o hindi, at maghahanda ng Sertipikadong Talaan ng Overseas Absentee Voters.
Ihahayag ng Konsulado ang Certified List of Absentee Voters (CLOAV) sa loob ng sampung (10) araw mula sa pagkakatanggap nito ng nasabing listahan mula sa COMELEC. Inaasahan na mabubuo ng COMELEC ang nasabing listahan sa, o bago mag, ika-13 ng Enero 2013.
9. During elections, when and where can I vote?
Elections in Geneva may be done personally at the Consulate General or by mail. Further details on this will be announced later.
Ano ang paraan ng pagboto sa Geneva?
Sa Geneva, maaring ihulog ng personal ang boto sa Konsulado o di kaya’y ipadala ito Konsulado sa pamamagitan ng koreo. Magpapalabas ang Konsulado ng mga karagdang impormasyon tungkol dito sa mga susunod na araw.