Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday warned the public against multiple applications for voter registration. "You must only register once. This registration is permanent. Registering more than once is an election offense and is punishable by law," the poll body said in a social media post.

According to Philippines News Agency, Comelec also reminded Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) voters, or those who will be reaching 18 years old, that they do not need to register anew as regular voters. "If you have previously registered for the SK, there is no need to register again," said the Comelec.

Additionally, for those who have been deactivated for failing to vote in two successive poll exercises, Comelec noted that they don't need to register again. "If your registration record is deactivated due to reasons stated in the law, you must apply for reactivation of registration records," added the Comelec.

Comelec data showed that 4,740,551 applications for voter registration have already been received nationwide from Oct. 20 to May 9. The voter registration period started in October 2025 and will run until May 18, in connection with the holding of the Barangay and SK Elections in November.