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What expat Filipinos want from their leaders ahead of May 13 elections

Last updated: April 10, 2019 | 17:00

Jay Hilotin, Senior Assistant Editor

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Filipino expats in the UAE. Overseas Filipinos will be allowed to vote in the Philippines general elections for one month, from April 13, 2019 to May 13, 2019.

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Expatriate Filipinos here highlighted these concerns as they ponder on the upcoming general elections due in May.

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While resident Filipinos will vote on May 13, 2019 (Monday), overseas Filipinos will get vote for one month from April 13 to May 13, 2019.

Here's what they had to say.

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