Governor Hochul Celebrates More Than $400 Million Investment in the State’s Capital City

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Announces Nationally Recognized Planning Firm MIG To Develop Roadmap for $200 Million Downtown Albany Investment

Includes up to $150 Million To Revitalize NYS Museum and Other Cultural Experiences, up to $40 Million To Advance Redevelopment of I-787 and $1.5 Million To Support Local Public Safety Efforts

Governor’s Investment in Capital City Represents Comprehensive Approach by New York State To Revitalize Albany That Addresses City’s Needs and Unlocks its Potential

Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, May 21, celebrated the FY26 Enacted Budget investments in Albany’s downtown by launching the Championing Albany’s Potential (CAP) Initiative, a more than $400 million, collaborative, State-led effort to revitalize Albany’s downtown core. This includes $200 million in funding to plan and implement projects that reinvigorate commercial corridors, strengthen small businesses, promote housing growth, and revitalize underutilized real estate and open spaces. The CAP initiative also includes up to $150 million to transform cultural experiences in and around Albany’s Downtown such as the State Museum, up to $40 million to advance plans to reconnect communities divided by Interstate 787 and $1.5 million for public safety enhancements. 

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“Albany is not only our great state’s capital city, it's also a place I call home. This investment isn't just about dollars and cents, it's about jobs, innovation and a brighter future for our community,” Governor Hochul said. “We are building on Albany’s rich legacy of progress and positioning this city as a hub for opportunity in the 21st Century.” 

As part of the CAP Initiative, Empire State Development has selected MIG to lead a collaborative planning effort to revitalize the downtown core of Albany. MIG, a nationally recognized planning and economic development firm, will lead a team of experts in urban strategy, public space design, community engagement, and development feasibility. MIG will work with ESD and local stakeholders to develop a roadmap focused on catalytic projects, bundled investments, and a long-term growth strategy for Downtown Albany. The strategy will prioritize projects that are ready to go, supported by the community, and capable of attracting housing, business, and new activity. It will ensure that Albany’s revitalization is not only inclusive, but enduring. 

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Engagement will begin with local and neighborhood stakeholder briefings. Broader public engagement will be held throughout the summer, beginning in June, alongside digital tools and direct outreach to ensure broad participation. The public may sign up to receive more information on the CAP Initiative page when it becomes available.

Additionally, in cooperation with Empire State Development, Capitalize Albany will launch a Request for Proposals for the redevelopment of Liberty Park on May 28. The Liberty Park site spans approximately eight acres and represents the single largest development site in downtown Albany. Capitalize Albany is in the process of seeking transformational development opportunities for the site’s revitalization, which will complement the State's $200 million investment in Downtown Albany. For more information visit the official Liberty Park Site Redevelopment website.

The comprehensive approach to the CAP Initiative also includes up to $150 million to transform cultural experiences in and around Albany’s Downtown, such as renovating the New York State Museum and upgrading the exhibits to be more inviting to Albany families and tourists alike. It also includes funding to invest in improvements at the Empire State Plaza to strengthen connections with the surrounding                                 community and make the space a vibrant and inviting part of the fabric of downtown Albany. 

Additionally, Governor Hochul has committed up to $40 million to advance plans to reimagine I-787 which would include reconnecting Albany and surrounding communities and enhancing access to the Hudson River waterfront. This summer, the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) will release a Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) study on potential ways to reimagine I-787, a travel corridor in the Capital Region that provides high speed access to the City of Albany and other communities along the river, including Green Island, Watervliet and Menands. Building upon the work completed under the PEL study, up to $40 million will be utilized by NYSDOT to begin an Environmental Impact Statement, which will lay the groundwork for a future project along the I-787 corridor. The environmental review will examine ways to enhance waterfront access along the Hudson River for all users of the road, connect neighborhoods and key destinations in communities along the corridor, and address the infrastructure of I-787, the South Mall Expressway, the Dunn Memorial Bridge, and additional infrastructure along the study area. 

Governor Hochul previously announced $19.5 million in State investments to improve public safety in Albany, which included a $1 million commitment to the City of Albany Police Department and $500,000 for the Albany County Sheriff’s Office. These investments reflect a record level of State funding for public safety in the City of Albany and Capital Region. These resources are delivered through a series of nation-leading programs supported by the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), including the Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE) initiative, the Capital Region Crime Analysis Center, the SNUG Street Outreach and Social Work Program and Project RISE (Respond, Invest, Sustain and Empower). Working together, these efforts have helped reduce violence and improve community safety.

Informed by input from local stakeholders and the community, the CAP Initiative will unfold through a comprehensive public engagement process to identify key opportunities to promote business development, bolster public safety, encourage housing, attract visitors and enhance affordability. 

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New York PCG Brings Consular Services to Kababayan in Maine and Massachusetts

Consulate personnel with officers and volunteers of National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) New England, whose coordination and support were instrumental to the success of the outreach mission in Attleboro. (Photo by Joey Magoso)

BRUNSWICK, MAINE / ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS – The Philippine Consulate General in New York successfully conducted back-to-back consular outreach missions in Brunswick, Maine on 3 May 2025 and Attleboro, Massachusetts on 10 May 2025, extending vital services to Filipinos in the US Northeast who reside far from the Consulate.

Kababayan in Brunswick, Maine (left) and Attleboro, Massachusetts (right) receive consular services during the Philippine Consulate General in New York’s outreach missions held on 3 and 10 May 2025, respectively. The back-to-back missions brought passport, dual citizenship, civil registry, notarization, and overseas voting services closer to Filipino communities in the US Northeast. (Photos by Lito Aguinaldo and Joey Magoso)

A total of 124 consular services were rendered across the two missions, including passport renewal, dual citizenship applications, civil registry, notarization, and pre-enrollment and voting assistance services for the 2025 Philippine National Elections. These outreach missions marked the third and fourth consular outreach activities conducted by the Philippine Consulate in 2025, following the successful back-to-back missions held in New Jersey and Pennsylvania in April.

Officers of the Filipino American Samahan of Maine with Consulate representatives following the successful conduct of the Brunswick outreach mission. (Photo by Lito Aguinaldo)

The outreach in Brunswick processed 24 successful applications and was held at the American Legion Post 20 in partnership with the Filipino American Samahan of Maine. The following week, the outreach in Attleboro, hosted at Our Lady of La Salette, rendered a total of 100 consular services and was made possible through the support of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) New England.

Filipino community members in Brunswick, Maine, attend a Town Hall Meeting on Overseas Voting, which provides essential information on the overseas voting process for the 2025 Philippine National Elections. (Photo by Lito Aguinaldo)

On behalf of the Philippine Consulate, Vice Consul Cathe Ryne Denice S. Aguilar, who led both missions, expressed gratitude to the local Filipino organizations for their invaluable assistance in mobilizing the community and providing logistical support. “The outreach initiative reflects our continuing commitment to serve kababayan in areas beyond New York and to make consular services more accessible,” she said.

The Philippine Consulate General in New York regularly organizes consular outreach activities throughout its jurisdiction to ensure that services remain within reach for all Filipinos in the US Northeast.

For more information on upcoming outreach missions, follow the Consulate’s official website and social media channels.

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Opinion: Has 'Woke Politics' Started to Emerge in the Philippines, as Evidenced by Certain Election Winners and Losers? By Manuel Caballero

ON MY WATCH

By MANUEL L. CABALLERO 

HAS "WOKE POLITICS"* STARTED TO EMERGE IN THE PH AS EVIDENCED BY CERTAIN ELECTION WINNERS AND LOSERS?

**(In political discourse, "woke" refers to any awareness of and a stance against social inequalities. It often implies a commitment to social justice and activism). Google

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Opinions/Observations On Recently-Held Elections in the Native Country:

1. The victory of former Vice President Leni Robredo as mayor of Naga City in Camarines Sur is a victory for the people of Naga City because the winning mayor is people-centered and has promised to revive and implement the proven "good governance" program of her late husband, the late Naga City Mayor and Local Government Sec. Jesse Robredo.

2. The election of ex-pres. Rodrigo Duterte as mayor of Davao City will not affect, in any way, the ICC process that has begun against the detained former president. The Hague, where Mr. Duterte is detained, is 7,000 miles away from Davao City. He is not even allowed connections to the Internet. 

His  communications to outside of his cell is controlled and limited. How can he be mayor with his situation? He should have ended his candidacy the moment he was arrested by ICC for the sake of the citizens of Davao City.

3. The victory in the polls by progressive individuals, like Robredo, Aquino, Pangilinan, De Lima and Diokno, and the defeat of certain celebrities and "trapo" politicians, especially in the race for the Senate, are encouraging indicators that "woke politics" has begun in the country.

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I won't be truthful if I don't say that I'm disappointed by the non-election of Filipino Cardinal Tagle as Pope. It does not mean, however, that I'm disappointed by the election of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost.

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NYC Officials Host Joint Roundtable to Provide Essential Information to Immigrant Communities on Housing Rights and Protections

New York City Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce Adolfo Carrión, Jr. (Photo by Lambert Parong)

NEW YORK — New York City Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce Adolfo Carrión, Jr., the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), the Mayor’s Office on Immigrant Affairs (MOIA), the Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU), and the New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) on Tuesday, May 20, hosted an ethnic media roundtable and Q&A session to inform immigrant New Yorkers about their rights and protections for housing under New York City’s laws. 

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The event provided key information on what constitutes housing discrimination, how to assert housing rights, and what resources are available to New Yorkers, regardless of immigration status. City officials also highlighted new multilingual resources — flyers, guides, how-to videos, and visual aides, among others — created to assist immigrant New Yorkers in navigating housing laws and ensure that language is never a barrier to accessing important information about housing rights.

 

Adrienne Lever, Adolfo Carrión Jr., Manuel Castro,Ahmed Tigani, Kajori Chaudhuri. (Photo by Lambert Parong)

New multilingual outreach materials are now available online in various languages, including Arabic, Bengali, Simplified Chinese, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish, and Urdu to ensure accessibility for New York City’s diverse population.

 

Adolfo Carrión, Jr. (Photo by Lambert Parong)

“Having served this city as a planner, community board manager, council member and borough president, representing largely immigrant communities, I know the host of housing issues that immigrants face—whether that is discrimination in securing housing opportunities or ensuring that people live in safe, quality housing” said Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce Adolfo Carrión Jr. “I look forward to today’s roundtable discussion and am grateful for the interagency partnership working to ensure that immigrants in our city are empowered with clear information on their housing rights and the ability to make the best choices for themselves and their families.”

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"New Yorkers need to know when one of our inspectors arrive at their home, the thing that matters first to HPD is to uphold everyone's right to a safe and dignified home,” said HPD Acting Commissioner Ahmed Tigani. “Through our dedicated enforcement unit—and in coordination with other city agencies—we hold property owners accountable to the city's housing regulations. Tenants are encouraged to report violations without fear, regardless of their immigration status.”

 

Manuel Castro (Photo by Lambert Parong)

"Interagency partnerships with our colleagues at HPD, CCHR, and PEU, allows us to highlight the vital public services community members can utilize to maintain the quality of life that they deserve. From the inclusion of tenant rights in our Know Your Rights outreach to providing issue-specific language access in services related to housing, we continue to serve as a key foundation for our Newest New Yorkers and long-time residents,” said MOIA Commissioner Manuel Castro. “As Commissioner, I am proud to continue the work to ensure that our immigrant New Yorkers have the crucial information and resources to live in our city, free of fear and confusion.”

 

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“Every New Yorker deserves to live in a safe, stable home—no matter where they were born or what their immigration status is,” said PEU Executive Director Adrienne Lever. “We’re proud to stand with our agency partners to ensure immigrant communities understand their tenant rights and know how to access help. With multilingual specialists, a dedicated Tenant Helpline, and a deep commitment to meeting people where they are, PEU works every day to ensure fear isn’t a barrier to housing stability.”

 

Kajori Chaudhuri (Photo by Lambert Parong)

“Immigrants are an essential part of the fabric of New York City, and the New York City Human Rights Law guarantees that they cannot be denied housing because of their citizenship status or national origin,” said CCHR Deputy Commissioner Kajori Chaudhuri. “The Commission on Human Rights is dedicated to working with our partners across the City to educating and empowering all New Yorkers about their rights and responsibilities, ensuring no one is excluded or mistreated because of who they are.”

Ahmed Tigani (Photo by Lambert Parong)

HPD is committed to protecting the rights of all tenants, regardless of immigration status, and helping educate tenants and owners alike on their responsibilities, and offers the following resources:

 

• If you are a tenant who is experiencing any maintenance issues, call 311.
• If you believe you are being harassed by your landlord, you can contact HPD’s Anti-Harassment Unit by calling 311 or online.
• HPD’s website also has information on tenants' rights and responsibilities, including new tenant protection laws like Good Cause Eviction, which went into effect last year.
• The ABCs of Housing is HPD's guide to housing rules and regulations for owners and tenants and contains helpful information on a variety of topics.
• You can research your building and landlord on HPD Online.
• If you’re looking for housing, consider exploring NYC Housing Connect, a citywide lottery for affordable apartments and homes.
• You can also receive rental and down payment assistance if you qualify for the HomeFirst, SCRIE/DRIE, or Section 8 programs.
• In addition, HPD’s Homeowner Help Desk helps thousands of small homeowners facing challenges and Partners in Preservation is helping tenants across the city work with organizers to learn and uphold their rights to a safe and secure home.

 

Manuel Castro (Photo by Lambert Parong)

Throughout the summer, PEU will be reaching out proactively to tenants to raise awareness about their housing rights and the resources that are available to support them - regardless of immigration status. As part of this effort, PEU’s Tenant Support Unit will be on the ground today for a Day of Action distributing the City’s new multilingual materials and connecting directly with New Yorkers in high traffic areas across the five boroughs.

 

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In addition to these efforts, CCHR is responsible for enforcing the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) and educating New Yorkers on the rights enshrined in that law. The NYCHRL is one of the most comprehensive civil rights laws in the nation and CCHR works to promote equality and combat discrimination in New York City through law enforcement, community relations, and public education.

 

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Opinion I Mandate Betrayed: The Legal and Constitutional Duty to Uphold Mayor Duterte's Right to Oath and Office By Atty. Arnedo S. Valera

MANDATE BETRAYED: THE LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY TO UPHOLD MAYOR DUTERTE’S RIGHT TO OATH AND OFFICE

A Legal Analysis on the Oath of Office of Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte: Upholding Sovereignty, Rule of Law, and the Will of the People of Davao City 

By: Atty. Arnedo S. Valera

The overwhelming electoral victory of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte as Mayor of Davao City in the 2025 midterm elections is a resounding reaffirmation of his deep mandate and legitimacy from the people of Davao. Yet, his continued unlawful detention by the International Criminal Court (ICC)—through the extraconstitutional and unauthorized surrender by the Philippine government—poses a direct challenge not only to his right to assume office but to the very sovereignty and constitutional order of the Republic of the Philippines.

This article asserts, through Philippine constitutional doctrine, jurisprudence, and applicable international principles, that Mayor Duterte must be allowed to take his Oath of Office. The Philippine government has the legal duty to make diplomatic arrangements to facilitate this, including utilizing the Philippine Embassy in The Hague as the venue for the administration of the oath. Denying this would violate the most fundamental principles of constitutional democracy, including the presumption of innocence, the ministerial character of oath-taking, and the sovereignty of the Filipino electorate.

I. Ministerial Nature of Oath-Taking and the Constitutional Duty to Facilitate It

Article XI, Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution provides that “[p]ublic office is a public trust.” As such, before a public officer may enter into the execution of official duties, Section 41 of the Revised Administrative Code and Article VII, Section 5 of the Constitution require the taking of an Oath of Office. This requirement is not ceremonial but foundational.

In Benito v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 134913 (Jan. 19, 2000), the Supreme Court held that a duly proclaimed candidate may assume office upon taking the oath, even if challenged by a pending election protest. The Court affirmed that proclamation entitles a candidate to assume office, and the oath cements that entitlement. Similarly, De la Cruz v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 129437 (July 19, 2000), held that the administration of the oath to a proclaimed winner is a ministerial function and cannot be arbitrarily withheld.

Hence, any duly authorized official—particularly the Vice President of the Philippines—has the legal duty to administer the oath to Mayor Duterte. That duty cannot be frustrated by administrative hesitation or political interference.

II. Diplomatic Arrangement for Oath-Taking: Philippine Embassy as Sovereign Ground

Under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961), diplomatic missions enjoy the privilege of inviolability and are treated as extensions of the sending state’s sovereign authority. The Philippine Embassy in The Hague thus qualifies as Philippine territory for official purposes.

It is both legal and practical for Mayor Duterte’s oath-taking to be held at this Embassy, especially if he is granted temporary release by Philippine authorities under the principle of comity and respect for international obligations. The precedent set by Pimentel III v. Office of the President, G.R. No. 158088 (July 6, 2005), reinforces the validity of acts done by Philippine officials beyond national territory if done under constitutional and lawful authority.

Furthermore, COMELEC Resolution No. 8453 and related issuances governing Overseas Absentee Voting recognize and affirm the authority of Philippine embassies to perform electoral acts—including oaths, registration, and canvassing. These are recognized venues for official duties of the Philippine state.

III. The People’s Sovereignty and the Presumption of Innocence

Mayor Duterte’s election victory is not subject to speculation. He has been proclaimed and no credible contest exists to question the outcome. The Supreme Court, in Limbona v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 205103 (March 25, 2015), affirmed that the will of the electorate must be upheld unless nullified by a final judgment.

Further, the presumption of innocence enshrined in Section 14(2), Article III of the 1987 Constitution, protects every accused—including those under investigation or even indictment. In People v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 96028 (July 16, 1991), the High Court reiterated that the presumption of innocence continues even through trial, and certainly applies to pretrial detention.

Mayor Duterte has not been convicted of any offense by any court of law—domestic or international. His continued detention by the ICC, in the absence of a final and binding judgment and without an enabling law giving effect to ICC jurisdiction post-withdrawal, is constitutionally infirm. To deny his oath-taking is to render a judgment of guilt where the law provides none.

IV. The Unconstitutional Surrender to the ICC and Breach of Sovereignty

In Executive Secretary v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 220598 (Apr. 17, 2018), the Supreme Court upheld the executive power to withdraw from international treaties without Senate concurrence. The Philippine government’s withdrawal from the Rome Statute became effective on March 17, 2019. Thereafter, the Philippines ceased to be a State Party to the Rome Statute, and the ICC ceased to have jurisdiction over new cases, unless falling under the temporal jurisdiction prior to withdrawal.

However, even assuming arguendo the continuation of jurisdiction for acts prior to withdrawal, the doctrine of complementarity—the cornerstone of the Rome Statute—mandates that the ICC can only exercise jurisdiction when national courts are unwilling or unable to genuinely carry out investigations or prosecutions.

The Philippine judicial system remains operational and capable. No finding has been made by any competent tribunal that the Philippines is unable or unwilling to prosecute. Therefore, the surrender of Mayor Duterte to the ICC, absent judicial authorization or a law reinstating Philippine ICC obligations, is a blatant breach of sovereignty.

As the Supreme Court emphasized in Bayan v. Zamora, G.R. No. 138570 (Oct. 10, 2000), “sovereignty resides in the Filipino people and all government authority emanates from them.” The surrender of a Filipino citizen to a foreign tribunal, without legal basis and against the manifest will of the people, constitutes a betrayal of this sovereignty.

V. Legal Duty of the Philippine Government to Facilitate the Oath-Taking

The Philippine government, under the Administrative Code and COMELEC rules, has the affirmative duty to ensure that a duly elected official is able to assume office. This includes ensuring that the Oath of Office is administered in a timely and legal manner.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Justice, in coordination with the Office of the President and the COMELEC, must initiate and facilitate diplomatic arrangements for Mayor Duterte’s oath-taking. Failure to do so may constitute grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction, as prohibited under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court.

Conclusion: For Law, for People, for Nation

Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte is not merely a candidate. He is the elected Mayor of Davao City. His right to take his Oath of Office is not negotiable—it is a constitutional entitlement and a duty owed by the Republic to one of its citizens.

To allow foreign pressure or flawed international processes to override the Philippine Constitution is to renounce the very essence of our sovereignty.

This is not just a matter of individual rights. It is a test of our national integrity, our fidelity to law, and our commitment to the democratic will of the people.

Let the oath be administered. Let the will of the people be fulfilled. Let the Republic of the Philippines stand sovereign, proud, and free.

About the Author:

Atty. Arnedo S. Valera is the executive director of the Global Migrant Heritage Foundation and managing attorney at Valera & Associates, a US immigration and anti-discrimination law firm for over 32 years. He holds a master’s degree in International Affairs and International Law and Human Rights from Columbia University and was trained at the International Institute of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws from Ateneo de Manila University. He is a professor at San Beda Graduate School of Law (LLM Program), teaching International Security and Alliances. Rev. Valera is also an ordained evangelical minister, non-denominational.

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Philippine Embassy Concludes Historic First Online Voting for Overseas Filipinos in the US and the Caribbean

The Special Board of Election Inspectors print election returns for its clustered precinct.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC has officially concluded the first-ever online voting for overseas voters in the United States and the Caribbean, marking a historic step towards expanding electoral access for Filipinos abroad.

Members of the Special Board of Canvassers check the transmission status of the eight Philippine Foreign Services Posts in the United States.

Since the implementation of overseas voting in 2004, the mode of voting has steadily evolved, from in-person voting at the Embassy in the early years, to postal voting adopted in 2019, and now, in 2025, to online voting for the midterm elections. For the first time, registered overseas voters in the United States and the Caribbean were able to securely vote for their senators and party-list representatives online.

“This is a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to bring not only our government services—but also the democratic process—closer to Filipinos wherever they are in the world,” said Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez. “Online voting addresses long-standing challenges faced by our kababayan such as distance, accessibility, and postal delays.”

The Special Board of Election Inspectors inspect the election results for the Caribbean. A total of 375 Filipinos based in the Caribbean voted during the 2025 National Elections.

At the close of the 30-day voting period, the Embassy’s two Special Boards of Election Inspectors (SBEIs) convened to count the votes cast under their respective precincts. A total of 2,016 Filipinos voted online, representing approximately 6 percent of the 31,000 registered overseas voters under the Embassy’s jurisdiction.

Simultaneously, the Embassy’s Special Board of Canvassers (SBOC) canvassed and consolidated the results from all eight Philippine Foreign Services Posts in the United States. Out of the 188,519 voters registered across these Posts—from Guam to Washington DC—a total of 9,806 Filipinos cast their digital ballots, reflecting an overall turnout of 5.2 percent. Watchers and election observers were also present during the counting and canvassing of votes, ensuring the transparency and accountability of the process

Members of the Special Board of Canvassers sign the Certificate of Canvas after consolidating the election results of all 30 clustered precincts in the United States.

“Historically, midterm polls see lower turnout compared to presidential elections,” Ambassador Romualdez added. “But we at the Embassy see this as the beginning of a more accessible, secure, and inclusive way of making sure that the voices of overseas Filipinos are heard. I thank our kababayan who participated and helped us implement this system with integrity and trust.”

Throughout the 30-day voting period, the Embassy provided multiple channels for voter assistance, including technical support and step-by-step guidance for those accessing the system.

The full election results are posted on the Embassy’s premises and can be accessed at https://2025electionresults.comelec.gov.ph/. 

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