The Philippine Consulate General in Chicago would like to inform the public that as per Resolution of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) issued on 26 November 2008, the Consulate has started the registration of Filipino overseas absentee voters in the Midwest, which has been rescheduled from 01 December 2008 to 01 February 2009. The registration period will end on 31 August 2009.

         All citizens of the Philippines abroad (especially Filipino residents in the Midwest), not otherwise disqualified by law, at least eighteen (18) years of age on 10 May 2010 or the day of the election and who wish to vote for President, Vice-President, Senators and Party List Representatives for purposes of the 10 May 2010 Philippine National Elections must file applications for registration/certification as overseas absentee voters from 01 February to 31 August 2009. The voting period will be from 10 April 2010 until 3:00 P.M. Philippine time on 10 May 2010.

         The following websites may also be visited by concerned parties:

Department of Foreign Affairs (Manila)                                      Commission on Elections (Manila)