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Press Release

PRESS RELEASE NO. 36-2025


PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN CHICAGO CONCLUDES OVERSEAS VOTING FOR THE 2025 PHILIPPINE NATIONAL ELECTIONS

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12 May 2025, Chicago, Illinois - Pursuant to COMELEC Resolution No. 11061, the Consulate General in Chicago conducted the close of voting in the U.S. Midwest on 12 May 2025 at 6:16 AM Central Time or 7:16 PM Philippine Standard Time.

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The Electoral Board of Chicago PCG, with Consul General Atty. Melanie Rita B. Diano (standing fourth from the left), pose during the close of voting of the 2025 Philippine National Elections (Photo courtesy of Chicago PCG)

Covering 12 Midwestern states which are Illinois, Indiana, lowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, 929 registered overseas voters, or 4.68% of 19,842, cast their ballots via internet voting.

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Special Board of Election Inspector and Consul Ma. Theresa M. Alders (standing left) with Poll Clerk Francis C. Galang (seated middle), and Third Member and Consul Melvin C. Almonguera (seated right) generating and transmitting the Electoral Returns to the Special Board of Canvassers at the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC (Photo courtesy of Chicago PCG)

During the conclusion of the 2025 Overseas Voting, the Electoral Board of Chicago PCG generated then successfully transmitted the Election Returns to the Special Board of Canvassers at the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC at 7:26 AM Central Time or 8:26 PM Philippine Standard Time.

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SBEI Third Member and Consul Melvin C. Almonguera (standing middle) poses during the turnover of election paraphernalia to Special Ballot Reception and Custody Group (SBRCG) Chairperson Rocylyn T. De Leon (standing second from right) (Photo courtesy of Chicago PCG)

For updates on the Consulate General’s activities, Filipino and Filipino-American communities in the Midwest are invited to visit Chicago PCG’s official website (www.chicagopcg.com) and its Facebook page (@PHinCHICAGO).END