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Voter Registration November 2026: Starts November 10
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Comelec voter registration November 2026 starts on November 10, for the 2028 national and local elections. The Comelec chairman said on October 28, 2026 that registration resumes nationwide on November 10 and runs until July 30, 2027, as reported by the Daily Tribune. The official basis is Comelec Minute Resolution No. 26-0842, which says registration continues from the second week of November 2026.
Comelec en banc approved Minute Resolution No. 26-0842 on September 25, 2026. We read the signed resolution on the Comelec website. It says registration for the 2028 elections continues "starting on the second week of November 2026." The exact day of November 10 and the closing date of July 30, 2027 are not in that resolution. Both come from the chairman's statements, as reported by the Daily Tribune and earlier by SunStar. Check the Comelec website for its official notice before you go. Requirements and steps are in our voter registration guide.
Why does voter registration reopen in November 2026?
The last period ended on May 18, 2026. SunStar reported 5,470,889 applications in that period. It closed early because of the barangay and SK elections set for November 2, 2026.
Those elections will not happen this year. Republic Act No. 12326, approved on September 24, 2026, moved them to the second Monday of November 2028. One day later, Comelec stopped all work on the 2026 vote. The same resolution told Comelec to continue registration for the 2028 national and local elections from the second week of November 2026.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Last registration period ended |
| September 24, 2026 | RA 12326 moved the barangay and SK elections to November 2028 |
| September 25, 2026 | Comelec approved Minute Resolution No. 26-0842 |
| October 28, 2026 | The Comelec chairman announced the November 10 start, as reported |
| November 10, 2026 | Local registration resumes nationwide, as reported (the resolution says the second week of November) |
| July 30, 2027 | Local registration ends, as reported from the Comelec chairman |
| September 30, 2027 | Overseas registration ends |
Voter registration dates for the 2028 elections, sources: https://www.comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2026BSKE/Resolutions/MR_26_0842.pdf, https://tribune.net.ph/2026/10/28/comelec-to-resume-nationwide-voter-registration-10-november and https://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/voter-registration-resumes-in-november-says-comelec
Who can register, transfer or reactivate?
As reported by the Daily Tribune, the Comelec chairman said the new period covers new registration, reactivation, transfer of registration and updates of personal data. Comelec will set the full rules in its own notice.
Under Republic Act No. 8189, you can register if you are a Filipino citizen and at least 18 years old. You must also have lived in the Philippines for at least 1 year and in your city or town for at least 6 months before the election.
- New voters. You register in the city or town where you live.
- Moved to a new address. File a transfer at the Comelec office of your new city or town.
- Deactivated voters. Your record becomes inactive if you did not vote in two regular elections in a row. SK elections do not count. File a sworn application for reactivation with the Election Officer.
Where do I register, and what do I bring?
Go to the Office of the Election Officer (OEO) in the city or town where you live. Bring a valid ID with your photo and signature. Comelec staff take your photo, fingerprints and signature, and you keep the acknowledgment receipt. The full list of steps, plus common problems, is in our voter registration guide.
If you have no ID with your photo yet, our National ID registration guide explains how to get one. Ask your OEO which IDs it accepts. Other Comelec topics are on our Comelec page.
How long is the registration period?
As reported, local registration runs for about eight and a half months, from November 10, 2026 to July 30, 2027. The law also sets a hard stop. Republic Act No. 8189 says no registration can take place in the 120 days before a regular election. Reactivation follows the same cutoff.
SunStar reported that Comelec expects a high number of applications. Filing in the first months gives you time to fix any problem with your papers before the cutoff. You can track other dates for this year on our 2026 deadlines page.
Can Filipinos abroad register for the 2028 elections?
Yes, on a separate track that is already open. Overseas registration runs from December 1, 2025 to September 30, 2027, under Comelec Resolution No. 11171. A notice from the Philippine Consulate General in Vancouver lists where to apply: any Philippine embassy, consulate, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office or another designated post abroad. Designated registration centers in the Philippines also accept these applications.
Only Filipinos who are not yet registered as overseas voters can file for registration. Check the website of your embassy or consulate for its hours and booking rules. Our embassy appointment guide explains how booking works at most posts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exact first day of voter registration in November 2026?
November 10, 2026. The Comelec chairman announced this date on October 28, 2026, as reported by the Daily Tribune. Comelec Minute Resolution No. 26-0842, the signed document we read, says registration continues starting on the second week of November 2026, and November 10 falls in that week. Before you go, check the voter registration page on comelec.gov.ph or call the Office of the Election Officer in your city or town.
When does voter registration for the 2028 elections end?
As reported by the Daily Tribune, SunStar and the Inquirer, the Comelec chairman said local registration runs until July 30, 2027. This date is not written in Minute Resolution No. 26-0842, so watch for the Comelec resolution that sets the full calendar. Overseas registration is a separate track that ends on September 30, 2027.
Can I reactivate my voter registration in November 2026?
Yes. As reported by the Daily Tribune, the Comelec chairman said the period covers new registration, reactivation, transfer and updates of personal data. Under Republic Act No. 8189, you lose active status if you did not vote in two regular elections in a row. SK elections do not count. To reactivate, file a sworn application with the Election Officer in your city or town.
Is there a barangay and SK election in November 2026?
No. Republic Act No. 12326, approved on September 24, 2026, moved the barangay and SK elections from November 2, 2026 to the second Monday of November 2028. Comelec then stopped all activities for the 2026 vote in Minute Resolution No. 26-0842. The registration that resumes in November 2026 is for the 2028 national and local elections.
Can OFWs register at the embassy instead of waiting for November?
Yes. Overseas voter registration is already open and runs from December 1, 2025 to September 30, 2027, under Comelec Resolution No. 11171. You can apply at a Philippine embassy, consulate, the Manila Economic and Cultural Office or another designated post abroad. Only Filipinos who are not yet registered as overseas voters can file for registration.
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