(10 Apr 2022) – A significant number of Filipinos went to the Philippine Embassy today to cast their ballots for the 2022 Philippine National elections. The Filipinos were very enthusiastic to exercise their right to suffrage and show their continuing support for the Philippines' thriving democracy and institutions. Voting went through smoothly and orderly for the first day of the overseas voting period.

Today April 10, 2022 is the start of the month-long (30 days) period for Overseas Voting. Filipinos in Medan were also able to vote during the Field Voting event conducted by the Embassy.

Registered overseas voters may vote at the Embassy at no. 8 Jalan Imam Bonjol, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta at any day up to May 9, 2022, including on weekends and holidays, from 8am to 4pm. The Embassy will also conduct Field voting at Semarang (16 Apr), Bali (23 Apr), Batam (30 Apr), and Surabaya (07 May).

For details, please visit the Embassy's website https://jakartape.dfa.gov.ph/ XXX