Comelec extends suspension of voter registration for 2022 polls to end-April

March 28, 2020

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Friday announced the extension of the suspension of voter registration for the May 2022 national and local polls up to the end of April.

In a statement, Comelec Spokesman James Jimenez announced that the Commission has decided to prolong the suspension in voter registration from the original end date of March 31.

"Considering the prevailing Enhanced Community Quarantine over the entire Luzon in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Commission on Elections has resolved to reschedule the lifting of the nationwide suspension of voter registration from March 31 to April 30, 2020," said Jimenez.

He said the directive covers all voter registration activities held in Comelec offices in cities and municipalities, as well as satellite registration activities.

Jimenez said the issuance of voter’s certification in their main and field Offices will remain suspended until further notice.

Since March 10, all voter registration activities of the Comelec have been suspended nationwide. DMS