Philippine Embassy in Kuwait urges overseas Filipinos to vote Online in 2025 elections
Registered overseas voters must complete pre-voting enrollment before they can cast their votes online. Voters are advised to have their passports ready, as they will need to take a photo of it during the enrollment process. The deadline for completing enrollment is Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
The Philippine Embassy in Kuwait is encouraging all registered Filipino overseas voters to participate in the 2025 Philippine National Elections, according to a media release issued Monday.
Filipino voters in Kuwait will cast their ballots online rather than through traditional paper voting. As of December 31, 2024, records show there are about 223,482 Filipinos residing in Kuwait, with 36,046 registered to vote. Online voting began on April 13 and will continue until 2:00 pm on May 12, 2025.
Pre-Voting Enrollment Deadline: May 7
Registered overseas voters must complete pre-voting enrollment before they can cast their votes online. Voters are advised to have their passports ready, as they will need to take a photo of it during the enrollment process. The deadline for completing enrollment is Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
To assist voters, the Embassy’s Enrollment and Voting Assistance Desk is open daily—including Fridays and Saturdays—from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm throughout the voting period.
Extended Assistance Hours
From Thursday, May 1 to Tuesday, May 6, the Enrollment and Voting Assistance Desk will extend its hours, remaining open until 8:00 PM. On the final day of enrollment, Wednesday, May 7, the desk will be open until 2:00 pm.
For additional support, voters may contact the Embassy’s overseas voter helplines at 6043 9909, 6043 9085, and 6043 9668.
Ambassador Highlights the Benefits of Online Voting
His Excellency Jose A. Cabrera III, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to Kuwait, emphasized the convenience of online voting, particularly for Filipinos with demanding work schedules or those living far from the Embassy or consular offices.
“Voters can enroll and cast their ballots anytime, day or night, using a smartphone or laptop with internet access,” Ambassador Cabrera said. “If they encounter any difficulties during enrollment or voting, they are encouraged to call or visit the Embassy for assistance.”
The Ambassador reminded voters that while the voting period ends on May 12, the enrollment process closes earlier, on May 7.
“I urge all registered Filipino overseas voters in Kuwait to exercise their right to vote and take part in shaping the future of our country,” he stated.
Sharing his personal experience, Ambassador Cabrera added, “I used my mobile phone to vote, and I feel privileged to have experienced firsthand the innovation, convenience, and ease that online voting offers.”
