Media Accreditation For The 2007 Overseas Absentee Voting in Hong Kong SAR

04 March 2007

In connection with the 2007 Overseas Absentee Voting (OAV) in Hong Kong SAR on 14 April - 14 May 2007, members of the media who wish to cover the election should apply for accreditation at the Philippine Consulate General in Hong Kong SAR. Application will be received from 19 March - 14 April 2007.

For accreditation requirements, please contact the OAV Secretariat and ask for Ms. Carmela P. Panes at

OAV Secretariat

Philippine Consulate General

14th Floor, United Centre

95 Queensway, Admiralty

Hong Kong SAR

Tel. (852) 2823 8500; 2823 8550; 2823 8559

Fax (852) 2866 9885; 28668559; 2866 8261

MEDIA ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENTS

• LOCAL MEDIA AND FILIPINO HONG KONG-BASED MEDIA:

1. Duly accomplished information sheet (downloadable form);

2. Two (2) ID photos;

3. Endorsement of applicant's direct employer

• FOREIGN MEDIA:

1. Duly accomplished information sheet (downloadable form);

2. Two (2) ID photos;

3. Photocopies of their International Press Center (IPC) Card for the year 2007 (front and back). The original of the IPC press card must, however, be presented for verification.

• MANILA-BASED FOREIGN MEDIA:

Accreditation from COMELEC