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Went to post a document to the UK Using Philpost express. The girl behind the counter said it normally takes 2 weeks but because of the pandemic it will take 2 to 3 months. @ 1,800 pesos.

 

I think that if I was in your shoes I would use either of these options
a. International Express Mail through Philpost, so skip the US embassy in the Philippines. Cost is Php 1,460 up to 250 grams.
(should get to destination in the US plenty in time). Should work for all of the USA except Guam and Hawaii



b. or send by DHL directly to the recipient in the USA (should work for all of the US) Cost Php 1,881.60 up to 250 grams

Seems to me the difference in cost isn't worth the hassle of sending stuff to the embassy first and then rely on them to get things organized in the US.

 

Using the US embassy, they get your ballots to the US and mail it out to your state officials for you but you must provide addresses and postage. The website says you have to place your ballot in a postage paid envelope or a stamped envelope with enough postage to get it to your state election officials. I suppose you can purchase US stamps at the embassy or Cebu consulate but how would somebody gets US stamps in DGTE? They must assume we have US stamps. But we were able to email to NC officials so not an issue for us.


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