By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA – Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Garcia announced on Wednesday (August 7, 2024) that voter registration will end on September 30 with no extensions.
“Sana nga ‘yung 5.2 million magpa-reactivate ng kanilang registration. Sana makahabol hanggang September 30,” Garcia said.
Currently, there are over 65.9 million registered voters. Comelec aims to reach 70 million by the end of September.
“Normal sa mga Pilipino ‘yung ningas kugon, ‘yung ‘bukas na lang, bukas na lang mahaba pa naman.’ Asahan niyo, isang linggo bago ang September 30, ang dami na namang pipila, pupunta sa mga registration sites natin,” he added.
Garcia also warned, “Ito po ang isang babala natin sa lahat, wala po tayong extension, hanggang September 30 lang po ang ating registration.”
To boost registration numbers, Comelec has been visiting various locations and promoting its Register Anywhere Program. The Commission has also partnered with different malls to facilitate the ‘register anywhere’ initiative.
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