SALIENT POINTS ON COMELEC RESOLUTION NO. 10725, S.

2021

Who can be voted for in Local Absentee Voting? – NATIONAL POSITIONS ONLY

WHO CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF LOCAL ABSENTEE VOTING?

1. GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES, including those who will be
assigned abroad to perform election duties
2. Members of the PNP
3. Members of the AFP
4. Members of the MEDIA AND THEIR TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF, including but
not limited to the ff:
o Print journalists
o Television journalists
o Photo journalists
o Online journalists
o Documentary makers
o Television/radio production
o Bloggers
o Freelance journalists

HOW CAN THEY APPLY FOR LOCAL ABSENTEE VOTING?

 For government officials and members of the PNP and AFP:
o Their heads of offices, supervisors, commanders, or officers next-in-rank – to
whom they will submit the application form – may administer the oath for
them.
o The heads of offices shall then prepare a Sworn Certified List of Applicants.