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Cayetano backs Senate proposal to expand voting access for overseas Filipinos

                ****                            In a bid to strengthen the democratic rights of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Filipinos abroad, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano expressed support for expanding voting access through new modes such as electronic and postal voting. Cayetano’s support followed the submission of Senate Committee Report No. 369 prepared by Senate Committees on Electoral Reforms;…

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In a bid to strengthen the democratic rights of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Filipinos abroad, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano expressed support for expanding voting access through new modes such as electronic and postal voting.

Cayetano’s support followed the submission of Senate Committee Report No. 369 prepared by Senate Committees on Electoral Reforms; and Finance, and sponsored by Senator Imee R. Marcos, on November 27, 2024, which proposes amendments to the Overseas Absentee Voting Act to address challenges faced by overseas voters and prevent their disenfranchisement.

“Our OFWs and overseas Filipinos sacrifice so much to contribute to our national economy. We owe it to them to ensure they have a voice in choosing leaders who will recognize and enhance their role in our economy, wherever they may be in the world,” Cayetano said.

He cited the immense contributions of OFWs whose remittances injected $33.5 billion into the Philippine economy in 2023 – equivalent to 8.5% of the country’s GDP.

A proponent of inclusive governance, Cayetano also said the Committee Report aligns with Article II, Section 5 of the Philippine Constitution which mandates the creation of a secure system for absentee voting for Filipinos abroad.

The proposal introduces electronic voting through secure online platforms and postal voting options for those with limited internet access. Additionally, it establishes a system specifically for seafarers, allowing them to cast their ballots electronically without needing to go ashore.

To ensure these new modes are both secure and accessible, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is tasked with setting guidelines to protect voter data and ensure ease of use for overseas Filipinos.

Cayetano expressed optimism that the proposal, which has broad Senate support, will provide millions of Filipinos abroad with an enhanced opportunity to participate in the Philippines’ democratic process, especially in the upcoming 2025 elections.

“Our OFWs are critical to our economy and society. It’s time we ensure they have a voice in shaping our nation’s future,” he said.

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