Comelec to hold voter registration in malls

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will hold voter registration in malls to encourage more people to register for the May 2022 general elections.

James Jimenez, spokesman for the Comelec, said the poll body would sign a memorandum of agreement with Robinsons Land Corp. on July 12 for the setting up of voter registration booths in selected Robinsons malls nationwide.

“Our aim is to give the public an accessible and efficient registration experience and provide alternative satellite registration sites in malls,” Jimenez said.

The voter registration will end on Sept. 30.

“Once the malls have been identified and schedules finalized, applicants will be able to submit their forms and documentary requirements and have their biometrics data taken in the comfort of mall spaces,” Jimenez said.

In consideration of mall hours, Jimenez said satellite registration sites would accept a limited number of applicants daily.

He said only applications from residents of the locality or from those intending to transfer their registration record to the locality will be accommodated.