A comprehensive guide on voter registration

The three months Commission on Election (COMELEC) has set for registration period for the May 2019 national and local mid-term election is almost culminating. Exactly ending on Sep. 29, we are encouraging the new blood, those who are vocal and discerning about today’s national issues, to register and exercise their right to vote.

If you don’t know where to start, here’s a guide to help you start your trip to COMELEC field offices. But before rushing there, make sure you’re qualified to register first. The following are the qualifications according to the poll body:

Filipino
At least 18 years old
Resident of the Philippines for at least one year
A resident in the place, for at least six months, immediately preceding the election, where they propose to vote
Not disqualified by law

Here are the disqualifications:

A person who has been sentenced imprisonment for not less than one year, which is not removed by plenary pardon or amnesty;
Any person who has been found guilty of rebellion, insurrection, violation of the firearms laws, or any crime against national security; and
Insane or incompetent person as declared by competent authority

If you fit the provisions, proceed to the nearest COMELEC field office—you need to appear personally to file your application—with the following requirements:

2 valid IDs with the applicant’s photograph, address, and name
Accepted IDs:
- Current employee’s ID with the signature of the employer or authorized representative;
- Postal ID;
- Student’s ID or library card, signed by the school authority;
- Senior Citizen’s ID;
- Driver’s license;
- NBI/PNP clearance;
- Passport;
- SSS/GSIS ID;
- Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID;
- License issued by the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) and;
- Any other ID which fits the criteria
3 filled out copies of the Revised Form for Voter Registration (Revised CEF-1). Download a copy here.

After submitting the documents, your biometrics will be taken—photograph, digital signature, and fingerprints.

COMELEC accepts registrants from Monday to Saturday including holidays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The poll body has announced satellites around Metro Manila where applicants could easily register. Check out the list and schedules here:

Manila City

First District, Barangay 20
When: September 7 to 8
Where: Old Barangay Hall
First District, Barangays 1 to 146
When: September 24 and 29
Where: Tondo Sports Complex
Fourth District, Barangay 585
When: September 8
Where: Barangay Hall
Fourth District, Barangay 438
When: September 21 to 22
Where: Barangay Hall
Fourth District, Barangay 566
When: September 15
Where: Barangay Hall
All Barangays of the Fourth District
When: September 22
Where: Mendiola Circle
All Barangays of the Fifth District
When: September 13
Where: De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde
When: September 14
Where: De La Salle University

Makati City

First Districts of Barangay Bangkal and Barangay Kasilawan
When: September 8
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay Palanan
When: September 14
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay Magallanes
When: September 15
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay Bel-Air
When: September 6
Where: Barangay Hall
Second District of Barangay Guadalupe Nuevo
When: September 7
Where: Barangay Hall
Second District of Barangay P.P. Southside
When: September 8
Where: Barangay Hall
Second District of Barangay Pitogo
When: September 14
Where: Barangay Hall
Second District of Barangay South Cembo
When: September 15
Where: Barangay Hall
Second District of Barangay Cembo
When: September 13
Where: Barangay Hall

Caloocan City

The First Districts of Barangays 156 to 160
When: September 8
Where: Barangay 156 Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay 169
When: September 14
Where: Barangay Hall
First District, Barangay 144
When: September 15
Where: Barangay Hall
Second District of Barangays 12
When: September 8
Where: Barangay Hall

Pasig City

First District, Barangay Buting
When: September 8
Where: Barangay Hall
First District, Barangay Caniogan
When: September 14 to 15
Where: Barangay Hall
First District, Barangay San Jose
When: September 22
Where: Barangay Hall
Second District, Barangay Rosario
When: September 15
Where: Barangay Hall

Las Piñas City

Barangay Pilar
When: September 8
Where: Barangay Hall

Malabon City

Barangay Tinajeros
When: September 8
Where: Barangay Hall
Barangay Baritan
When: September 22
Where: Barangay Hall
Barangay Longos
When: September 14 to 15
Where: Barangay Hall
Barangay Portero
When: September 7 and 23
Where: Barangay Hall

Mandaluyong City

Barangay Plainview
When: September 6
Where: Barangay Hall
Barangay Namayan
When: September 7
Where: Barangay Hall
Barangay New Zaniga
When: September 8
Where: Barangay Hall
Barangay Poblacion
When: September 13
Where: Barangay Hall
Barangay Pleasant Hills
When: September 14
Where: Barangay Hall
Barangay Mauway
When: September 15 and 22
Where: Barangay Hall
Barangay Addition Hills
When: September 20 to 21
Where: Barangay Hall

Marikina City

First District of Barangay Malanday
When: September 1, 8, and 15
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay Industrial Valley
When: September 22
Where: Barangay Hall
Second District of Barangay Concepcion Dos
When: September 8
Where: Barangay Hall
Second District of Barangay Parang
When: September 22
Where: Barangay Hall
Second District of Barangay Marikina Heights
When: September 15
Where: Barangay Hall

Muntinlupa City

Barangay Ayala Alabang
When: September 8
Where: Barangay Hall
Barangay Cupang
When: September 15
Where: Barangay Hall

Navotas City

Barangay Dagat-Dagatan
When: September 8
Where: Barangay Hall
Barangay Tangos South
When: September 15
Where: Barangay Hall

Parañaque City

First District of Barangay San Dionisio
When: September 8
Where: Old San Dionisio Gym
Second District of Barangay San Martin de Porres
When: September 8
Where: Barangay Hall

Pasay City

Second Districts of Barangays 162 to 165, 167 to 168, 175 to 177
When: September 8
Where: Malibay Plaza
Second Districts of Barangays 178 to 182, 184 to 186
When: September 14 to 15
Where: Barangay Hall

Pateros City

Barangay San Roque
When: September 9
Where: Barangay Hall
Barangay Sto. Rosario Silangan
When: September 15
Where: Lexington Village Clubhouse

Quezon City

First District of Barangay Bahay Toro
When: September 8
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay Sto. Cristo
When: September 14
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay Bagong Pag-asa
When: September 15
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay Paang Bundok
When: September 22
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay Pag-ibig sa Nayon
When: September 27
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay San Antonio
When: September 5 to 6
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay Veterans Village
When: September 7
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay Siena
When: September 10
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay Paltok
When: September 11
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay St. Peter
When: September 12 to 13
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay Talayan
When: September 17
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay Del Monte
When: September 18
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay Sto. Domingo
When: September 19
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay Sta. Teresita
When: September 20
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay Alicia
When: September 24 to 25
Where: Barangay Hall
Second District, Barangay Commonwealth
When: September 13 to 15
Where: Barangay Hall
Second District of Barangay Bagong Silangan
When: September 6 to 8
Where: Barangay Hall
Second District of Barangay Holy Spirit
When: September 21 to 22
Where: Barangay Hall
Third District of Barangay Pansol
When: September 6
Where: Barangay Hall
Third District of Barangay Socorro
When: September 13
Where: Barangay Hall
All Barangays of the Third District
When: September 14
Where: SM Cubao Activity Center
Third District of Barangay Bagumbahay
When: September 20
Where: Barangay Hall
Fourth District of Barangay Dona Imelda
When: September 7 to 8
Where: Barangay Hall
Fourth District of Barangay San Martin de Porres
When: September 14 to 15
Where: Barangay Hall
Fourth District of Barangay Obrero
When: September 12 to 13
Where: Barangay Hall
Fourth District of Barangay Central
When: September 10 to 11
Where: Barangay Hall
All Barangays of the Fourth District
When: September 18
Where: University of the Philippines, Palma Hall
Fifth District of Barangay Sta. Lucia
When: September 6 to 7
Where: Barangay Hall
Fifth District of Barangay San Bartolome
When: September 13 to 14
Where: Barangay Hall
Fifth District of Barangay San Agustin
When: September 20 to 21
Where: Barangay Hall
Fifth District of Barangay Capri
When: September 15 to 16
Where: Barangay Hall
Fifth District of Barangay Novaliches Proper
When: September 27 to 28
Where: Barangay Hall
Sixth District of Barangay Balong Bato
When: September 8
Where: Barangay Hall
Sixth District of Barangay Sangandaan
When: September 15
Where: Barangay Hall
Sixth District of Barangay Central
When: September 27 to 29
Where: Quezon City Hall, Lobby
Sixth District of Barangay Tandang Sora
When: September 15
Where: Crossroad Mall
Sixth District of Barangay Culiat
When: September 22
Where: Barangay Hall
All Barangays of the Sixth District
When: September 6
Where: New Era University

San Juan City

Barangay Batis
When: September 7
Where: Barangay Hall
Barangay Greenhills
When: September 8 and 20
Where: Barangay Hall

Taguig City

Barangay South Signal
When: September 8
Where: Covered Court
Barangays San Miguel, Wawa, and Bambang
When: September 13
Where: Barangay Wawa Covered Court
Barangays Tanyag and North Daang Hari
When: September 14 to 15
Where: Barangay Tanyag Covered Court
Barangays Ligid Tipas and Palingon
When: September 21
Where: Barangay Ligid Tipas Covered Court

Valenzuela City

First District of Barangay Pasolo
When: September 6
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay Bisig
When: September 10
Where: Barangay Hall
First District of Barangay Bignay, Disiplina Village
When: September 7 to 8, and 14 to 15
Where: HRO Annex 3S Center
Second District of Barangay Karuhatan
When: September 7 to 8
Where: Barangay Hall

Featured image courtesy of Edwin Bacasmas for Philippine Daily Inquirer

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Here’s a list of the barangays with voting registration satellite centers