Absentee Voting

Now voting is not anymore limited to residents living in our country. Through absentee voting, we now have the chance to exercise our privilege in choosing the right leader for the country. Voting is one of the most essential roles a citizen can play. As the number of Overseas Filipino Workers increase so does the number of absentee voters. The May 10, 2010 election will be the first national computerized election in the history of the Philippines.


The other day, i received my overseas absentee voting forms. I have to vote wisely and exercise properly my democratic right. The coming election coincide with my birthday, so its going to be a national party, everybody is invited... to vote.

Postal voting is allowed here in Germany. According to Republic Act No. 9189: Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003, section 17, Voting by mail may be allowed in countries that satisfy the following conditions:
Where the mailing system is fairly well-developed and secure to prevent the occasion of fraud;
Where there exists a technically established identification system that would preclude multiple or proxy voting; and,
Where the system of reception and custody of mailed ballots in the embassies, consulates and other foreign service establishments concerned are adequate and well-secured.
Thereafter, voting by mail in any country shall be allowed only upon review and approval of the Joint Congressional Oversight Committee.