Manila:The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced a three-day work-from-home (WFH) arrangement for all its offices in Metro Manila during the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.

According to Philippines News Agency, this arrangement will be in effect from November 16 to November 18 and applies to the Comelec Main Office in Intramuros, Manila, the Office of the Regional Election Director - National Capital Region (NCR), the Office of the Regional Election Director - Mimaropa, and all Offices of the Election Officer in the NCR.

The decision follows the declaration by the Office of the President, through Proclamation 1447, designating these dates as Special Non-Working Days in the NCR due to the ASEAN Summit. During this period, voter registration services and the issuance of voter certifications, both local and overseas, will be temporarily unavailable at the specified Comelec offices.

However, Comelec offices outside the National Capital Region will remain open from Tuesdays to Fridays, including Saturdays and holidays when voter registration is scheduled. These offices will continue to accept applications for voter registration and issue voter certifications. The voter registration period, which began on November 10, will continue until July 30, 2027, in preparation for the May 2028 National and Local Elections.