WITH less than four months until the online voting period for Filipino migrants begins, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has acknowledged that the system is still facing technical challenges. Comelec Chairman George Erwin M. Garcia confirmed that Sequent Tech Inc.
WITH less than four months until the online voting period for Filipino migrants begins, the Commission on Elections has acknowledged that the system is still facing technical challenges.
The poll chief outlined several concerns, including issues with the registration process of overseas Filipino voters. “We need to address these issues immediately so that our Filipino migrants will not be discouraged from voting,” Garcia emphasized. “It’s frustrating if they have to try three or four times just to register. They might lose interest and give up on the process. A good system ensures they’re registered on the first try,” he added.
In the event of technical difficulties, voters will have the option to visit their nearest Philippine embassy or consulate to cast their votes via the OVCS kiosks provided at those locations.
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