Manila: Filipinos overseas who would like to register as voters may start accomplishing applications digitally, as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has opened its iRehistro program.

According to Philippines News Agency, the poll body advised that those who want to be registered voters may visit and complete their overseas voter's form 1 or OVF1. It emphasized that iRehistro is not an online registration system but a tool to fill out and generate the OVF1 form with a QR (quick response) code.

Applicants must save a copy of the system-generated PDF file containing the accomplished OVF1 form on their device and print it on folio-sized (8.5 x 13 inches) paper. This printout will serve as their OVF1 form, which needs to be personally submitted at the nearest overseas voter registration site for application processing.

The overseas voter's registration resumed on December 1 and will continue until September 30, 2027. Eligible applicants include Filipino citizens at least 18 years old who will be abroad during the May 2028 polls, such as overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), immigrants, and dual citizens. They are required to present their valid Philippine passport, Seafarer's Record Book (for seafarers), or Certificate of Approval for Retention/Reacquisition (for dual citizens) to register.

Applications can be filed at the nearest Philippine post abroad, such as an embassy, consulate, cultural office, or at the Office for Overseas Voting (extension office) in Intramuros, Manila. The May 2025 polls had approximately 1.24 million registered overseas voters.