Comelec: Voter registration resumes February 12

MANILA, Philippines — With the resumption of the voter registration on Feb. 12, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday warned voters against multiple registrations.

Comelec Chairman George Garcia said the poll body would not hesitate to file criminal charges against those who will register more than once.

The Comelec will launch the Register Anywhere Program (RAP) simultaneously with the resumption of the voter registration to allow more people to sign up for the 2025 midterm elections, according to Garcia.

He said voter applicants must undergo an identification system that will enable the Comelec to easily detect multiple registrants.

“If you are a registered voter already, do not attempt to register again. Otherwise you will be charged with an election offense,” he said.

Garcia advised voters who have previously registered to check with the local Comelec offices if their registration is still active.

“Those who failed to vote in the past two elections need not register again. They just have to request for activation of their registration,” he said.

The Comelec will launch RAP in 166 malls nationwide.

Garcia said registrants may also apply for a national ID at the Comelec satellite offices.