Voters Registration

After dropping off Kiel from school, I went to the post office to claim a package I bought at Lazada. Surprisingly, it was a quick and smooth transaction. I was impressed! Anyway, I wanted to kill some time and still have 2 hours to spend before picking up Kiel from school. So there, I went to the C.O.M.E.L.E.C. (Commission on Elections) Office to ask for requirements on how I can apply for the reactivation of my name from the roster of active voters. In the past elections, I was not able to exercise my right to vote. It’s not that I don’t want to, but because I was working back then and unfortunately have work even on holidays. Well, enough about that. So there I went to the office. Posters are all over the place so read first before you ask (LOL!).

Here’s the COMELEC Registration Procedure:

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Step 1: Interview

You’ll be asked for one valid ID (and supporting document if needed). Proper form will be given for you to fill-up. Complete list of valid IDs here.

Note: Proof of billing is required for some IDs. I saw this poster right outside the room:

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Complete registration requirements here.

Step 2: Filling up of Forms

Forms are FREE and must be accomplished in three (3) copies.

You may download the forms at the COMELEC website too. I’ve copied the link here.

Step 3: Recording

Your forms will be checked and proper precinct will be assigned.

Step 4: Biometrics

On this step your photo will be captured as well as your signature and fingerprints.

Step 5. Releasing

Acknowledgment receipt will be given to you. It's a piece of paper originally from your application and will be handed to you at the last step.

If you’re already a registered voter, please make sure that you also have your biometrics registered. If not (or unsure), check with the nearest COMELEC office. You may also use the "Precinct Finder" from the COMELEC's website to verify your biometrics status. Click here. 

For Filipinos working abroad, please check this link on how you can register:

I encourage every Filipino citizen to register and vote. It is both our right and our duty to our country. And please let’s vote wisely. Let’s do a lot of research and know our candidates religiously. I personally regret not voting for the past elections so for the coming elections in 2016, I'll surely do!

Voter Registration is until October 31, 2015. 

For more information about voter registration, you may visit COMELEC’s FAQs.

Online Resource:

http://www.comelec.gov.ph