Halalan 2025 Frequently Asked Questions
| Internet Voting | |
| Is internet voting secure? | Internet voting is secure and free from tampering. Verification system in place that allows voters to verify whether their vote has been recorded correctly and remains unchanged. This system provides transparency and reassurance that votes have not been tampered with or lost. The system employs three layers of authentication to verify the identity of voters. This multi-factor authentication process helps prevent unauthorized access and ensures that only eligible voters can cast their votes. |
| How is voter privacy maintained in internet voting? | The system is designed with audit trail capability that can track and verify the integrity of the voting process without compromising voter anonymity. Multi-factor authentication ensures that only eligible voters can access the voting platform, preventing unauthorized individuals from casting votes. Votes are encrypted during transmission to protect them from interception and unauthorized access. |
| How will you ensure that the person voting is the actual registered voter? What measures will be in place to verify this? | There will be matching with overseas voters' database. During pre-voting enrollment, voters will create an account and receive a one-time-password via email or SMS. |
| Registration | |
| How can I register? | Please note that registration has ended on 30 September 2024. If your name is not listed in the Registry of Overseas Voters (under any Philippine foreign service post abroad), you cannot vote in the May 2025 national elections. |
| How to know if I’m registered? | Please refer to the National Registry of Overseas Voters (NROV) and the Certified List of Overseas Voters (CLOV) for the 12 May 2025 Philippine National Elections |
| What if I’m registered in the Philippines? | Voters registered in the Philippines are not allowed to participate in the overseas voting. Certified List of Voters for Doha can be viewed at this link. |
| What if I’m registered in another country? | Voters registered in another country may still avail of the online voting. Choose the appropriate embassy/consulate where the voter is registered on the pre-voting enrollment form. |
| I am registered but cannot find my name in the registry | You may send an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or directly contact COMELEC at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Pre-Voting Enrollment | |
| What is pre-voting enrollment? | Registered Overseas Voters falling under the jurisdiction of Internet Voting Posts (77 Posts) must still undergo pre-voting enrollment into the system for purposes of verification of his/her identity and status of registration before he/she can vote during the overseas voting period. |
| Who may enroll for online voting? | To enroll, one must be a registered overseas voter. *Refer to the Certified List of Voter’s (CLOV) |
| When is the Pre-Voting Enrollment period? | The Pre-Voting Enrollment period begins on 20 March 2025 (Monday) and ends on 07 May 2025 (Wednesday). |
| What happens if the registered overseas voter fails to do the pre-voting enrollment step? | The registered Overseas Voter may contact the Post where he/she registered or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to avail the virtual enrollment also the Overseas Voters may personally appear at Post where he/she registered on or before 7pm of 12 May 2025. |
| How to enroll for online voting? | A registered voter may
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| Where to enroll for online voting? | A registered voter may enroll:
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| What if my passport is expired? What if have no valid ID? |
An expired ID is acceptable, provided it is included in the list of IDs mentioned above. |
| Can I enroll using more than one (1) device? | A registered voter can enroll in only one (1) account. However, while in the process of enrolling, if the voter is unsuccessful using a device, he/she may switch to another device. Once enrolled, he/she can access his/her account on any device. |
| What if the information in the voter’s registration does not match during the pre-enrollment stage? | This application will be marked as "for further verification" or will be outright denied, depending on the number of similar fields between what is in the registration record, and what was provided in the pre-voting enrollment form. The enrollee will receive a notice and/or prompt of the status of his/her enrollment. Voters may proceed to the Embassy with their original identification for further assessment. |
| Can multiple overseas voters register using only one email address and/or mobile number? | No. The system will not allow for one email address or one mobile number to be associated with multiple overseas voters. In case of overseas voters who do not have email addresses and/or mobile numbers, it is suggested that an email address be created for him/her so that they will be able to receive the OTP. If all else fails, going to the Post to vote using the voting kiosk is also an option for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and/or pregnant women. |
| What if the email and/or mobile number of the overseas voter in his/her registration record differs from what he uses for pre-voting enrollment? | None. However, the overseas voter will receive his/her OTP and further instructions related to online voting through the email and/or mobile number he/she inputs in the pre-voting enrollment step. |
| What if there is an electricity and/or internet connection interruption during the pre-voting enrollment phase? | As long as the pre-voting enrollment form has not been submitted, the overseas voter will just have to repeat the process to ensure that his application has been properly filed. In any case, as earlier stated, the whole pre-voting enrollment phase can be done in only a few minutes. |
| Online Voting | |
| Who may vote online? | Two requisites to vote online:
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| Where to vote? | A registered voter may vote online:
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| When is the online Overseas Voting period? | The online Overseas Voting period begins on 13 April 2025 (Sunday) 8:00 a.m. Qatar time and ends on 12 May 2025 (Monday) 7:00 p.m. Philippine time.
*Overseas voting period is for 30 continuous calendar days, inclusive of all established holidays in the Philippines and the host country. **Online voting will automatically close on 12 May 2025 at 7:00 p.m., Philippine time. Voters can no longer enter the voting portal. |
| What happens if the voter is already logged on to the OVCS, and has not yet cast his/her vote upon the closing of polls i.e. 7:00 PM of 12 May 2025, PST? | The voter who is already logged in to the online voting portal at the close of voting may still cast their votes within fifteen (15) minutes. If the voter still did not cast the vote, he/she will then be automatically logged out of the portal. |
| What if a registered overseas voter who successfully enrolled for internet voting, suddenly returns to the Philippines during the overseas voting period, can he still vote? | Yes, with internet voting, the registered overseas voter may vote wherever in the world using any internet-capable device. |
| Can a Filipino who acquired foreign citizenship be allowed to vote? | To be qualified to vote, said individual must first reacquire Filipino citizenship by taking an oath of allegiance to the Philippines. An individual who loses Filipino citizenship and still votes in the elections may be held liable under Philippine law. |
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For Home Voters: What if I am already inside the voting portal when the clock hits 7:00PM (PH time)? |
There is a 15-minute grace period for the voter to finish voting. At exactly 7:15 p.m. (PH time), the said voter shall be automatically logged out of the portal. |
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For Kiosk Voters: What if some voters are still in line at the Philippine Embassy kiosk by 7:00PM (PH time)? |
Voters in line may still vote at the voting kiosk.
*The voting kiosk will be manually closed by the SBEI once there are no more voters within the 30-meter vicinity of the polling center. |
For further questions, you may refer to this COMELEC page.
