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NAGPAHAYAG nang pagkabahala si KABAYAN Partylist Representative Ron P. Salo sa ulat mula sa hanay ng Overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) na nakapuna ng mga kamalian matapos ang kanilang online voting para sa 2025 national elections.
“This is deeply alarming. If these reports are true, they raise serious questions about the integrity and reliability of the overseas voting system. Our OFWs deserve better,” mariing sabi pa ni Salo.
Kaya naman hiniling ng ranking House official sa Commission on Elections (Comelec) na aksyunan at resolbahin ang mga reklamo sa online voting para sa OFWs sa iba’t-ibang bahagi ng mundo.
“COMELEC must get to the bottom of this. Even a single compromised vote can erode confidence in the integrity of the election process,” paggigiit ni Salo.
Kabilang sa inilatag na isyu ng OFWs ang pagkakaiba sa kanilang aktuwal na ibinoto sa nakatala sa final ballot.
“Reports from OFWs highlight issues such as difficulties in the enrollment process, unresponsive systems, and concerns over vote confirmation. Some workers also reported discrepancies between their selections and the final ballot, with some even finding their votes altered after submission,” ayon sa KABAYAN party-list lawmaker.
“These challenges have raised significant apprehension among the Filipino diaspora, which already faces obstacles in accessing and participating in the voting process. It is also alleged that the online system does not allow seafarers who are registered voters and are currently in the Philippines to cast their vote,” dagdaga pa niya.
“We maintain our trust in the electoral system, and incidents like this must not be ignored. They must be addressed immediately to dispel any doubt or mistrust they may cause among our voters overseas,” pagbibigay-diin naman ni Salo. (ROMEO ALLAN BUTUYAN II)
