Philippine officials have announced that biometric voter enrollment will be mandatory in order to vote in the upcoming 2016 elections.
Officials are encouraging citizens who are 18 years old and above to register at Commission on Elections (COMELEC) offices throughout the country. According to COMELEC, registrants must bring identification cards issued by either the government, schools or employers to prove their identity.
Sixto S. Brillantes Jr., COMELEC Chairman, has reminded voters in a previous statement that “those whose biometrics have not yet been captured should submit themselves for validation before their local COMELEC office in order to vote in the 2016 polls.” COMELEC will register voters for the May 9, 2016 national and local elections from May 6, 2014 to October 31, 2015.
Officials are encouraging citizens who are 18 years old and above to register at Commission on Elections (COMELEC) offices throughout the country. According to COMELEC, registrants must bring identification cards issued by either the government, schools or employers to prove their identity.
Sixto S. Brillantes Jr., COMELEC Chairman, has reminded voters in a previous statement that “those whose biometrics have not yet been captured should submit themselves for validation before their local COMELEC office in order to vote in the 2016 polls.” COMELEC will register voters for the May 9, 2016 national and local elections from May 6, 2014 to October 31, 2015.
