PUBLIC ADVISORY NO. 2024-15
DIGITAL OVERSEAS VOTER’S ID NOW AVAILABLE
The Philippine Embassy in Nairobi has received from COMELEC the Digital Overseas Voter’s IDs of active registered voters in Kenya, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda as of 31 March 2024.
You may refer to the Certified List of Overseas Voters to check if you are a registered overseas voter under the Philippine Embassy.
To request a copy of your digital overseas voter’s ID, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the following details:
- Subject: Request for Digital OV ID
- Body: Include your full name, and a copy of your Philippine passport
The Embassy will send a copy of your Digital Voter ID via your registered email. If your name is not on the list, it means that your registration record is NOT ACTIVE or has been deactivated.
No printed copies will be made available. Voters who need physical copies will have to download and print their own file.
World Health Organisation declares Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
Further to Public Advisory 2024-11 dated 31 July 2024, Filipino communities in East Africa are advised of the latest pronouncements on Mpox:
- The World Health Organisation (WHO) declares Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on 14 August 2024[1]
- The Africa Centres for Disease Control (Africa CDC) declares Mpox a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS)[2]
Africa CDC Director General Dr. Jean Kaseya clarified that there will be no interruption of movements of people and goods.
According to the WHO, Mpox can affect anyone and spreads through direct contact with infected individuals, animals, contaminated objects, or respiratory droplets.
The Embassy urges the Filipino community to stay informed and follow preventive guidelines rigorously - avoid physical contact with individuals displaying symptoms or touching their personal belongings, and practice diligent handwashing with soap and clean water. Let us adhere to the prescribed public health advisories and response measures to prevent local and international spread of the disease.
[1] https://www.who.int/news/item/14-08-2024-who-director-general-declares-mpox-outbreak-a-public-health-emergency-of-international-concern
[2] https://africacdc.org/news-item/africa-cdc-declares-mpox-a-public-health-emergency-of-continental-security-mobilizing- resources-across-the-continent/
LIST OF OVERSEAS VOTERS WITH DEACTIVATED REGISTRATION RECORDS
In preparation for the May 2025 National Elections, the Philippine Embassy in Kenya is inviting kababayans in the Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda to check the List of Deactivated Registration Records due to Failure to Vote in Two Consecutive Elections (2019 and 2022 National Elections Overseas), accessible online through the link:
https://comelec.gov.ph/?r=OverseasVoting/Notices/DeactivatedDueToF2V.
If your name is included in the list and you plan on casting your vote overseas in May 2025, kindly visit the Embassy to reactivate your voter registration.
The Embassy is open for overseas voting registration from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays. Registration is free and appointment is not required.
The deadline for overseas voting registration is 30 September 2024.
To stay updated on the latest news on overseas voting, please follow the Embassy’s website https://nairobipe.dfa.gov.ph/ and its Facebook account https://www.facebook.com/PHLinKenya/.
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Observance of Philippine Public Holiday
The Embassy will be CLOSED to the public on:
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Holiday/s |
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Monday, 26 August 2024 |
National Heroes Day |
In case of emergency, please call the following mobile numbers:
Duty Officer Hotline : (+254) 734 450 001
Consular Hotline : (+254) 736 310 048
Assistance-to-Nationals : (+254) 736 310 049
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