(Posted on 12 May 2016) The Philippine Embassy in Berlin’s Special Board of Canvassers (SBOC) released the following results for the position of President and Vice President, based on the election returns submitted by the four Special Board of Election Inspectors of the Post: Presidential Candidate Total Votes Received Duterte, Rodrigo 1206 Roxas, Manuel III 281 Defensor-Santiago, Miriam 176 Poe-Llamanzares, Mary Grace 174 Binay, ... Read more
President Aquino on the terror activities of the Abu Sayyaf
Statement of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III President of the Philippines On the terror activities of the Abu Sayyaf [Released on April 27, 2016] Yesterday, I sent a letter to the family of John Ridsdel expressing our condolences. We are so appalled by this murder. Mr. Ridsdel was a person against whom no one had any grievance—a person who was powerless against his captors. This murder was meant to terrorize our whole population. The Abu Sayyaf thought they could instill fear in us; ... Read more
ANNOUNCEMENT HOLIDAYS IN MAY
The Embassy will be closed on the following days: Thursday, 5 May 2016 (Ascension - Holiday) Monday, 9 May 2016 (Philippine Elections) Tuesday, 10 May 2016 (Counting and Canvassing of Votes) Monday, 16 May 2016 (Pentecost Monday - Holiday) All consular applicants are advised to review their travel calendar in light of this announcement. For emergency cases, please call the Embassy at the following mobile number: 0173 521 ... Read more
Filipino Voter Turnout Surpasses 1,000th Mark in Germany
The Special Ballot Reception and Custody Group (SBRCG) of the Philippine Embassy in Berlin reported to the DFA-Overseas Voting Secretariat that it has received more than 1,000 ballot envelopes for the 2016 Philippine Presidential Elections during the first week of the month-long overseas voting period. From April 9, 2016 to May 9, 2016, a total of 4,971 certified Filipino overseas absentee voters (not counting seafarers) in Germany are given the opportunity to cast their vote by mail at the ... Read more
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