Philippines May 9 polls off to a bad start as overseas voting system described “chaotic and disorganised”


Supporters of Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo, a presidential candidate for the 2022 election, cheer during a campaign rally in San Fernando City, Pampanga Province, Philippines, April 9, 2022. - Reuters

MANILA, April 11 (Philippines Daily Inquirer/ANN): Absentee voting for Filipinos overseas was off to a bad start, described as “chaotic and disorganised” on the first day on Sunday in Hong Kong and delayed in North America as the ballots and other election paraphernalia from Manila got stalled in transit in Alaska.

A record 1,697,215 registered overseas absentee voters began voting for national candidates on April 10 until Election Day on May 9. Overseas voters may only vote for president, vice president, 12 senators, and a party list group.

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