Press Release

CONSULATE GENERAL’S RESIDENT ELECTION AND REGISTRATION BOARD APPROVES 350 OVERSEAS VOTING APPLICATIONS DURING SECOND RERB HEARING

21 July 2026 - The Resident Election and Registration Board (RERB), led by Chairperson Ma. Theresa M. Alders, together with members, Atty. Eunika Lesli R. Leyva-Tiongco and Mr. Dennis V. Marnilego, heard and approved three hundred fifty (350) overseas voting applications for registration, certification, correction of entries, and transfers filed with the Consulate General from 01 April 2026 to 30 June 2026.

The Resident Election and Registration Board, led by RERB Chairperson and

Consul Ma. Theresa M. Alders, convenes for the Second RERB Hearing

Resumption of Overseas Voting Registration for the 2028 Philippine National Elections continues until 30 September 2027. All eligible Filipino citizens, who are not otherwise disqualified by law and at least 18 years of age on 08 May 2028, may register as overseas voters. For the current cycle, registration is no longer limited to the Foreign Service Post which covers the address of the applicant. Qualified Filipino citizens who intend to vote overseas for the 2028 Philippine National Elections, even outside this Post’s jurisdiction, may now apply at the Consulate General.

Registration at the Consulate General is from Monday to Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., except holidays. For announcements on OV Field Registration, eligible registrants may visit the Consulate’s official website (www.chicagopcg.com) and its Facebook and Instagram accounts (@PHinCHICAGO). END