Comelec on Mar. 8, 2025 demonstrates the “trusted build” of the online voting and counting system for the May midterm elections. Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday encouraged overseas Filipinos to participate in the midterm elections through online voting.

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“Naka boto na ba kayo? Tuloy-tuloy po ang overseas voting para sa Halalan 2025. Ito po ang inyong pagkakataon na makilahok sa kinabukasan ng ating bayan,” he said in a video message.

(Have you voted? Overseas voting for Halalan 2025 is ongoing. This is your chance to participate in charting our country's future)

The President also assured the public that the votes cast online are secure.

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“Ngayon mas madali na ang pagboto, kahit nasaan kayo sa mundo hindi na kailangan pumila o bumyahe. Sa pamamagitan ng online voting, maipapahayag ninyo ang inyong boses nang mabilis, ligtas at maayos,” he added.

(Now, it is easier to vote anywhere you are in the world. You no longer need to line up or travel. You can vote quickly, safely, and in an orderly manner) 

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Marcos also urged voters to choose their candidates wisely as he batted for bets who have compassion, competence and conviction.

“Sa tamang pagpili, sama-sama nating bubuuin ang bagong Pilipinas,” he said, referring to his administration's branding.

(By making the right choices, together, we will build the new Philippines)

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Earlier, the Commission on Elections extended the deadline of enrollment for the Online Voting and Counting System to May 10 to encourage more overseas Filipinos to cast their ballots.

For more news and features on Philippine elections, visit the ABS-CBN News' Halalan 2025 page.

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