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PHL EMBASSY IN SEOUL CONDUCTS FIRST ONLINE OVERSEAS VOTING


13 May 2025, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul with the Attached Agencies conducted the first-ever Philippine Online Overseas Voting for the national elections from 13 April to 12 May 2025 in the Republic of Korea and Mongolia. The Embassy likewise undertook 8 field pre-enrollment and voting outreach missions in Gwangju, Geoje, Busan, Incheon, Goyang, Hyehwadong, and Daegu throughout the voting period, as well as online assistance sessions to various Filipino community organizations. Counting and canvassing of votes took place at the Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Embassy after the close of voting on 12 May 2025. 

In accordance with the guidelines of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), the Certificates of Canvass (COCs) and Election Returns (ERs) for both Korea and Mongolia have been posted in the lobby of the Philippine Embassy building for the information of the public. The public may likewise visit the website of the COMELEC at 2025electionresults.comelec.gov.ph/ to view the said results and for other election-related updates. END

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