Stars boost call for overseas voting
AS the 2016 Philippine national elections opened April 9, more and more stars are supporting the call for overseas Filipinos to take part in choosing the country’s next leader with their votes.
ABS-CBN Network’s The Filipino Channel ( TFC) has in fact launched a campaign, dubbed “#Vote4ASelfieWorthyPH,” where the station’s talents ac against a backdrop or scenario, which they hope to change in the country.
has seen the likes of comedienne Marietta “Pokwang” Subong,” actress and TFC Connect host Dimples Romana; The Voice Finalist Morissette; Doris “Yaya Tart” Carlos of Ang Probinsyano; Pangako Sa `Yos DJ Jai Ho; indie Magic artist Inah Estrada posting causes they are passionate about on their social networking sites.
- wang shared that she hopes to see a greener, healthier environment in the Philippines. She posted: “Luntian at maaliwalas na kapaligiran. May ganito ring tanawin sa ating bansang sinilangan… At upang mapanatili ang ganda ng lupang pinagkukunan ng biyaya, bumoto tayo ng tama…
Romana said, “For a brighter future for families, our kids and their kids, vote
Beyond reporting the latest updates on overseas voting, TV Patrol anchor and Sagip Kapamilya advocate Bernadette Sembrano, as and respected broadcast journalist and overseas Filipino advocate Jing Castañeda, also joined the adovocacy with and Bohol respectively.
Sembrano posted her picture against a backdrop of the wide sea of Bohol. “If only the whole world could see how beautiful our country is…” she said. By mid- week, DZMM Teleradyo’s Tina Marasigan’s post captured “# Vote4ASelfieWorthyPH’s message best when she said of minority votes, “Their votes are gold. THEY…WE are to keep these smiles pure and full of hope for a bright future,” Marasigan said.
Part of TFC’s advocacy to promote overseas voting, “#Vote4A - ed by Department of Foreign Af
over 1.23 million registered Filipino voters overseas. They can vote now all through May 9 (Manila Time) in the nearest Philippine Embassy, Consulate General, Mission or Manila Economic and Cultural office
Meantime, deadline of requests for mailing of ballots is on April 22.
To vote, overseas Filipinos need to bring their valid passport and ID. wisely,