18 March 2019, Dubai, U.A.E. – The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and Northern Emirates hosted the On-Site Regional Overseas Voting Training on Automated Election System (AES) on 15-17 March 2019 at the Millennium Hotel, Dubai, UAE.

The Commission on Elections delegation, headed by Commissioner Ma. Rowena Amelia Guanzon, conducted the three (3) day training for the officers and staff of the Philippine Embassies in Beirut and Muscat and Dubai PCG. Mr. Albert Mariño of Department of Science and Technology (DOST) administered the written and technical examinations.

The training included general provisions in the conduct of Overseas Voting, operation of the Vote Counting Machine (VCM) which will be used during the elections.

In her opening remarks, Commissioner Ma. Rowena Amelia Guanzon underscored the important role of the Foreign Service Personnel in the upcoming elections as they give Overseas Filipinos a chance to participate in the national elections and exercise their right to vote.

Consul General Paul Raymund P. Cortes echoed this message and encouraged the personnel who will be deputized to serve in special boards to prepare well for the challenge and duty they will undertake in the coming months. He also assured COMELEC that Dubai PCG will exert every effort to have a high voter turnout in the 2019 Overseas Voting.

Registered voters may cast their ballots 13 April 2019, 8:00 am (local time) until 13 May 2019 2:00 pm (local time).END