Voter registrants breach 4.5M mark

MORE Filipinos are looking to become registered voters in time for the May 2025 national and local polls as there are now over 4.5 million that have filed their applications with the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

Latest data from the Comelec showed 4,565,405 individuals have applied to become registered voters between February 12 to July 13.

The Comelec has previously projected that about three million will apply to become registered voters during the seven-month voter registration period. The poll body met the three million target back in May.

Still having the most number of applicants is Calabarzon with 768,899; followed by the National Capital Region with 634,881; and Central Luzon with 534,782.