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.@COMELEC Spokesperson James Jimenez says they expect 4 million new voter registrants. He adds they are closing in on 3 million registrations now

@COMELEC Comelec: Matagal nang hinihintay ang pagbukas ng registrations sa NCR, pero kahit temporarily nagsara hindi naman tumitigil sa ibang lugar

https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines/status/1394056871044997120

@COMELEC Comelec: Pwedeng pumunta sa Comelec office kahit walang appointment for registration na walk-in. Kaya lang baka mahaba ang pila

Comelec adds that an appointment is preferred because it would be more convenient

@COMELEC Comelec says those who will be 18 years old and above on Election Day are qualified to register

https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines/status/1394166540208001026

@COMELEC Comelec says those who want to register need to bring a valid ID containing a valid address

Comelec adds that if a person does not have a valid ID, they can bring someone who lives in the same address and can vouch for them when they register

@COMELEC Comelec says voter registration requires personal appearance

@COMELEC Comelec says senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and pregnant women applying to become a registered voter will be prioritized

@COMELEC Comelec says they expect over a million of deactivated voters to re-register

@COMELEC Comelec says proof of billing can be used to support a valid ID when registering

@COMELEC Comelec asks voters not to vote for political candidates who take part in advance campaigning

@COMELEC Comelec says they hope to release new measures for voting soon

@COMELEC Comelec says they are considering absentee voting as an option for PWDs and senior citizens