Malacañang called on overseas Filipino voters to exercise their right to vote responsibly and with integrity as online voting for the 2025 midterm elections began on April 13.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro made the appeal during a Malacañang briefing.
“Ang ating mensahe po mula po sa Palasyo ay gampanan niyo po ang inyong tungkulin bilang isang Pilipino. Bumoto po kayo nang nararapat. Bumoto po mula sa puso,” said Castro.
Castro urged voters not to be influenced by money or pressure. Instead, she encouraged them to choose leaders who are patriotic, trustworthy, and committed to serving the country.
“Huwag pong bumoto dahil lamang sa bulong o dahil kayo ay nabayaran kundi iboto niyo po ang mga taong nararapat. Iyong maaasahan po natin. Mga lider na hindi ibebenta ang bansa kahit sa anumang paraan at mga lider na makabayan,” according to her.
She also expressed hope for a smooth and efficient online voting process. “Sana po mas maging maayos po ito at dahil po ito ay mas mapapabilis po ang pamamaraan ng pagboto ng ating mga kababayan.”
Overseas voting runs from April 13 to May 12 at 7 p.m.IMT
