00:00Supporters agreed to amend the Overseas Absentee Voting Act
00:05so that more Filipinos abroad can vote in the election.
00:09Under the amendment, electronic voting will be allowed
00:13through secured online platforms and postal voting options
00:18for those with limited internet connection.
00:20A special system will also be created exclusively for seafarers
00:25where they can vote during their vacation.
00:29The Commission on Elections passed guidelines
00:32to protect the vote data
00:35so that it can be used by Filipinos abroad.
00:38According to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano,
00:41in the face of the huge contribution of OFWs to the country's economy,
00:46the government should ensure that they can use their right
00:50to choose the leaders of the country.
