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Register as a Voter

Registration Requirements
      There are certain requirements from applicants who want to file an application for registration as a voter. These requirements are embodied in Section 9 of Republic Act No. 8189, and stated by the Commission in Section 5 of COMELEC Resolution No. 10549.

Qualifications to Register

        Any Filipino citizen who is not yet a registered voter, may apply for registration, provided he/she possesses the following qualifications for May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections:

  1. At least eighteen (18) years of age on or before May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections;
  2. A resident of the Philippines for at least one (1) year and in the place wherein he/she proposes to vote, for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections; and
  3. Not otherwise disqualified by law.

      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 May 9, 2022 National and Local Elections, may register as a voter. However, the reception of their applications shall commence only on May 10, 2021 (at least one year prior to election day).


Disqualifications to Register

The following are disqualified from filing applications for registration:

  1. Any person who has been sentenced by final judgment to suffer imprisonment for not less than one (1) year, such disability not having been removed by plenary pardon or amnesty;
  2. Any person who has been adjudged by final judgment by a competent court or tribunal of having committed any crime involving disloyalty to the duly-constituted government, such as, rebellion, insurrection, violation of the firearms laws, or any crime against national security unless restored to his/her full civil and political rights in accordance with law; and
  3. Insane or incompetent person as declared by competent authority unless subsequently declared by proper authority that such person is no longer insane or incompetent.

Any person disqualified to register under paragraphs (a) and (b) above shall automatically reacquire the right to register and vote after the expiration of five (5) year service of sentence.


Documentary Requirements

A person has to establish his (or her) identity upon filing his (or her) application. The following are valid identification documents:

  1. Employee's identification card (ID), with the signature of the employer or authorized representative;
  2. Postal ID ;
  3. PWD Discount ID;
  4. Student's ID or library card, signed by the school authority;
  5. Senior Citizen's ID;
  6. Driver's license;
  7. NBI clearance;
  8. Passport;
  9. SSS/GSIS ID;
  10. Integrated Bar of the Philippine (IBP) ID;
  11. License issued by the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC);
  12. Certificate of Confirmation issued by the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) in case of members of ICCs or IPs; and
  13. Any other valid ID.

       In the absence of any of the above-mentioned identification documents, the applicant may be identified under oath by any registered voter of the precinct where he/ she intends to be registered, or by any of his/her relatives within the fourth civil degree of consanguinity or affinity. No registered voter or relative shall be allowed to identify more than three (3) applicants.

       Community Tax Certificates (cedula) and PNP clearance shall not be honored as valid identification documents for purposes of registration.

       If the applicant fails to establish his/her identity by any of the aforementioned methods/documents, he/she shall not be issued an application form, nor shall his/her pre-accomplished application form be accepted.


Registration Schedule

Pursuant to COMELEC Resolution No. 10674:

  1. The resumption of the system of continuing registration of voters shall commence on September 1, 2020, except in areas declared under ECQ or MECQ;
    1. If an area is under ECQ or MECQ, but later on transitioned to GCQ/MGCQ, or "no community quarantine status", registration of voters shall resume, without need of further authority from the Commission, on the day of the effectivity, and for the duration of the GCQ or MGCQ status;
    2. If an area under GCQ/MGCQ or "no quarantine status" transitioned to ECQ or MECQ status, registration of voters shall be suspended, without need of further authority from the Commission, on the day of the effectivity, and for the duration of the ECQ or MECQ status;
    3. In both instances, the Election Officer (EO) shall within twenty - four (24) hours, from the effectivity of the new quarantine status mentioned in Item 1.1. and 1.2 of this Resolution, submit a report to the Provincial Election Supervisor (PES) on the change of quarantine status;

      Within twenty - four (24) hours from receipt of the EO's report, the PES shall transmit the report to the Regional Election Director (RED). Within twenty - four (24) hours, from receipt of the PES's report, the RED shall submit the same to the Election Barangay Affairs Department (EBAD) via email; and
    4. The EO shall post a notice of resumption of registration or suspension of registration, as the case may be, at the bulletin boards of the OEO, city/municipal hall and other conspicuous places.
  2. As per Press Release entitled: "COMELEC Extends Voter Registration Hours", all Offices of the Election Officer (OEOs) nationwide will be open to receive applications for voter registration from Tuesdays to Saturdays, including holidays, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. The new schedule will be implemented beginning February 15, 2021.

COMELEC Office Tangub City

 

Contact
Atty. Milber G. Alinas
Election Officer
OEO, Sinanduloy Activity Center, Migcanaway, Tangub City, Misamis Occidental
Tel:
E-mail Address: misocc.tangubcity@comelec.gov.ph