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In the midst of all the election buzz, we’re sure some of you might be thinking the following: (1) How can I register for Halalan 2022? (2) If I registered to vote for the past elections, do I have to register again?
Fret not, because you still have a good amount of time. Registration for the 2022 National and Local Elections resumed on 1 Sep 2020 nationwide, and will run until 30 Sep 2021. For areas under ECQ or MECQ, registration is suspended until quarantine measures are downgraded to GCQ or MGCQ, or are totally lifted.
UPDATE as of 29 Sep 2021: Registration for local voters has been extended and will take place between 11 to 30 Oct 2021, from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. As an exception, registration services will also be open on Saturday, 30 Oct.
On the other hand, overseas voters may register from 1 to 14 Oct 2021.
Before we delve into the nitty-gritty, here are a few things to note about registering for the 2022 elections:
Depending on where you live, you may choose from one of two options:
As of 23 Nov 2020, the Commission on Elections has made online registration possible via their new platform, iRehistro. On 15 Jun 2021, they also launched the COMELEC Mobile App.
Take note, however, that these online facilities will only allow you to virtually submit your application form. The COMELEC emphasises that this does not mean your application will be automatically approved, nor will it instantly make you a registered voter.
After filling up the forms on iRehistro or the mobile app, registrants are still required to make a personal appearance before their local COMELEC office, together with printed online applications forms (3 copies) for QR scanning and biometrics.
For more information on iRehistro, click here.
To be a registered voter, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Note from the COMELEC: “Any person who has not reached the required voting age or period of residence on the day of registration but will possess such qualifications on or before the 9 May 2022 National and Local Elections, may register as a voter. However, the reception of their applications shall commence only on 10 May 2021 (at least one year prior to election day).”
No. If you are a registered and active voter, you will not need to register again. However, if you registered several elections ago and have not been exercising your right to vote, it would be a good idea to double check whether your registration record is still active.
For more information, visit the Republic of the Philippines Commission on Elections’ official website and Facebook page.
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