The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi has observed a continued rise in both voter pre-enrolment and actual participation in the 2025 national elections, following the launch of the official online voting period on April 13, 2025.
“The figures for both sustain an upward trend throughout, albeit a momentary halt during the peak of the Holy Week season,” Philippine Ambassador to the UAE Alfonso A. Ver said in a statement sent to the media.
According to Ambassador Ver reported technical issues, such as unstable internet connections, difficulties with older devices, or problems receiving one-time passwords, were addressed through on-site assistance and round-the-clock support provided by COMELEC’s Help Desk.
“While public sentiments over online voting and the overall voting system remained diverse, all technical questions and case-specific concerns were all properly addressed in official channels — over the counter, phone call, e-mail, or WhatsApp,” he said.
The Embassy reaffirmed its commitment to raising civic awareness and making consular services more accessible, especially in areas with many Filipino residents. Together with the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, it continues to hold outreach programs to bring services closer to Filipinos living far from the capital.
Registered overseas voters are encouraged to complete their pre-enrolment by May 7 to ensure eligibility to vote. The overseas voting period will conclude on May 12, 2025.
