sentences:  However, after being slammed by the overseas Filipinos on their disenfranchisement, the commission reinstated the 238,557 overseas absentee voters; they also extended the deadline for the period of filing of the manifestation of intent to vote until election day itself.Overseas absentee voting started on April 13, and continued until election day.Depending on the diplomatic mission, a voter may vote personally or via the mail, and via manually or via the automated system.