Suspendido muna pansamantala ang pagdaraos ng Overseas Voter Registration sa mga bansang Israel at Iran, kasunod na rin ng lumalalang tensiyon sa pagitan ng mga naturang bansa.
Sa abisong inilabas ng Commission on Elections (Comelec) nitong Miyerkules, Marso 4, nabatid na suspendido ang Overseas Voter Registration sa Israel hanggang sa Marso 7, 2026 habang suspendido naman "until further notice" ang Overseas Voter Registration sa Iran.
Ayon kay Comelec Spokesperson Atty. John Rex Laudiangco, epektibo ang suspensiyon ng Overseas Voter Registration sa Israel at Iran simula nitong Marso 4 bunsod ng safety at security reasons.
“As of today, 4 March 2026 (Wednesday), following Israeli Government Policies, consular services of foreign posts in-country, including the Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, are suspended for safety and security reasons until March 7, 2026. Hence, Voter Registration for Overseas Filipinos in Israel is similarly suspended until March 7, 2026,” ani Laudiangco.
“Likewise, per advice of the Philippine Embassy in Tehran, Iran, Voter Registration for Overseas Filipinos therein is suspended until further notice,” aniya pa.
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Kaugnay nito, tiniyak naman ni Laudiangco na tuluy-tuloy pa rin ang pagrerehistro nila ng mga botante sa iba pang bansa sa Middle East, sa kabila nang nagaganap na tensiyon sa rehiyon.
“Consular Services and Voter Registration in other countries in the Middle East continue to be available for Filipinos,” dagdag pa niya.
Samantala, mahigpit rin namang nagpaalala si Laudiangco sa mga kababayan natin sa Gitnang Silangan na patuloy na maging vigilante at alerto upang matiyak ang kanilang kaligtasan.
“The Commission on Elections once again strongly advises our fellow Filipinos in the Middle East to remain vigilant and stay informed about the situation in their respective regions. Be cautious of false or misleading information and rely only on credible sources. Pay close attention to the notices and advisories issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), as well as the Philippine Embassy of Consulate, and do not hesitate to contact help lines if in distress,” aniya pa.
