GUIDE: Register to vote so we won’t be stuck with dumbasses

If you’re reaction to almost every news nowadays is ‘WTF’ or ‘P*tang-inang yan’, then welcome to the club. But the silver lining in these crappy situations is that we can actually do something about it without exerting too much effort.

No, we’re not talking about futile rants on Twitter or lowkey developing high blood pressure in your 20s. we’re talking about voting for competent candidates in the upcoming 2022 elections.

Voter’s registration is now ongoing nationwide since September 1, except in areas under ECQ or MECQ. If you’re not in said areas, then congrats, you can start doing your part in changing things for the better.

#VoterReg begins today! #MagparehistroKa na!

Got questions? #AskCOMELEC here: https://t.co/q20femikYN pic.twitter.com/fwbVGzo0GX

— COMELEC (@COMELEC) September 1, 2020

 

You can download the forms in advance

Yes, nobody likes forms, but we all have to make certain ‘sacrifices’. You’ll need three when you register: the registration form itself, the supplementary data form (Annex B), and the Coronavirus Self Declaration form.

And while the forms are available for free at the COMELEC offices, you can download and fill out these in advance to hasten the process. You can get all three via the COMELEC website.

Alternatively, if the site somehow doesn’t work, you can dl the registration and supplementary data forms on the personal site of COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez.

Important side note: Do not sign the forms. Only do so at the office in front of an election officer.

Things to remember:

1. Print the form on long bond copy paper (8.5″x13″).

2. The PDF file has 6 pages, equals 3 sets of application form.

3. Print the form back-to-back, such that 1 set is only 1 page.

4. Fill this out before going to the COMELEC office but don't sign it yet.

— COMELEC (@COMELEC) September 3, 2020

 

What to bring

Aside from the above forms, you’ll need proof that you’re actually the person that you say you are.

You’ll need to bring at least one valid ID when you register. The COMELEC has a doozy of a list, but the ones you’ll probably have easy access to are your Student IDs, Passport, or National ID.

Oh, and since COVID-19 is still around, you’ll need to wear a face mask & shield, as well as fill out the Coronavirus Self Declaration form that we mentioned earlier.

Bring your own ballpen and only remove your mask & shield when you’re asked for your biometrics.

ICYMI: Narito ang mga dokumento na kailangan dalhin kapag magpapa-rehistro, at mga bagay na kailangan gawin at sundin…

Posted by COMELEC on Monday, August 31, 2020

 

Where to register

Now that you have all the necessary docs with you, it’s time to look for the COMELEC office nearest to you.

The agency has a list of offices per city or district in the NCR, along with their contact details. You can drop-in Tuesday to Saturday, from 8 AM – 3 PM, but it will be easier if you book your appointments in advance.

Posted by COMELEC on Wednesday, September 2, 2020

 

And that’s it! Hopefully, you found this guide useful. Take note that Millennials and Gen Z’s were the second-highest demographic in last year’s elections, so our votes do matter in making the change that we want to see.

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