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Over 1,500 Filipinos register to vote as Comelec reopens 2028 rolls
The Commission on Elections reopened nationwide voter registration on Tuesday, processing more than 1,500 applications across the Negros Island Region alone. Negros Occidental led the registrations, signaling strong public interest ahead of the 2028 national and local elections.
LSN Philippines ·
BACOLOD CITY — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) officially resumed voter registration operations on Tuesday, Nov. 10, for the 2028 national and local elections, with the Negros Island Region recording 1,544 applications on the opening day.
Negros Occidental dominated the initial wave of registrations, processing 856 of the region's applications. The high turnout on the first day reflects growing voter interest in upcoming polls, as Filipinos prepare to participate in the electoral process set for 2028.
The reopening of voter registration marks a significant step in the Comelec's electoral preparations, allowing citizens across the country to update their registration details or apply as new voters. The commission aims to ensure an accurate and comprehensive voter roll before the scheduled national and local elections.
The Comelec Negros Island Region office did not immediately provide a breakdown of applications from other provinces in the region. Officials are expected to continue processing registrations in the coming weeks as part of routine pre-election preparations.