Kyle Jennermann votes in PH for the first time: 'I was really impressed'
Kyle "Kulas" Jennermann, known for his vlog BecomingFilipino, shared his experience as a first-time voter in the 2025 polls.
On Facebook, Kyle shared he was "really impressed" after he cast his vote in a precinct in Taguig City.
"People were chilled and friendly with one and other... even though I am certain everyone has different voting preferences. I saw lots of smiles at the precinct and on the road outside. In a tense political climate, this was something very refreshing," he wrote.
The content creator, who became a naturalized Filipino citizen in 2023, went on to say how big polling signs, attentive staff, and more helped make his voting experience seamless.
"Literally no one could vote as me. You not only have to find your image and name, but give your fingerprint. The fact you have to register in advance with Comelec, and then they have this... very professional and safe," he added.
He also liked how the automated counting machine would dispense a receipt to double-check your votes.
According to him, his voting process lasted 45 minutes despite the crowd.
He also noted how the Philippines and Canada do elections differently.
"There isn't a 'hidden cubicle' structure. It would make it a bit easier for someone to possibly see who you are voting for. And with a long sheet for voting, I found it would be quite difficult to actually hide all my selections... because I didn't want to fold or crinkle the voter's sheet. Just felt a bit harder to be 'secretive' with your ballot," he wrote.
Kyle also expressed his dismay with people outside the precinct who offered him sample ballots before entering the venue. Distributing such materials is prohibited as the campaign period ended on May 11.
Despite these, he's happy with his experience as a first-timer, noting he's confident in "everything to do with [his] votes being counted."
Kyle officially became a Filipino citizen in September 2023 after the Senate affirmed House Bill 7185, granting his citizenship. He first visited the Philippines in 2013 while still employed in Hong Kong and later decided to move to Cagayan de Oro in 2015.
He then started his YouTube channel "BecomingFilipino" where he travels to rural parts of the country, immersing himself in a variety of local cultures and exploring their heritage.
He tied the knot with his Filipino wife, Therine Diquit, in 2024.
