EXPLAINER: What happens after voter registration

Long queues were observed at several registration sites as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday, the last day of voter registration for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).

The Comelec said voter registration is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but people were already waiting even before it started in Taguig City, according to Ivan Mayrina’s report on “Unang Balita.”

Those registering underwent the following: Interview, filling out forms, checking of forms, logbook entry and precinct assignment, biometrics capture, and issuance of proof of registration stub.

In a social media post, Comelec said there will be no Special Register Anywhere Program (SRAP) and Register Anywhere Program (RAP) after the deadline.

After submitting the application, this will be reviewed by the Election Registration Board for approval or disapproval. For this year, the hearings are scheduled on April 20, 2026 and June 1, 2026.

The public may inquire with Comelec about their application two to three weeks after the ERB hearing.

The Comelec has said that it is 90% to 95% ready for 2026 BSKE, which is scheduled on November 2, 2026.

“Kami sa Comelec, 90% to 95% na kaming handa para sa BSKE,” Comelec Chairperson George Garcia told Super Radyo dzBB. “Naimprenta na ang mga balota at kaunting gamit na lang ang hinihintay na ma-procure.”

(The Comelec is 90% to 95% ready for the BSKE. The ballot has been printed, and we have a few pieces of equipment waiting to be procured.)

While some lawmakers have pushed for another postponement of the BSKE, Garcia said the BSKE should continue so the public can determine who they want in the position.

“Para po sa akin, maganda na maituloy na sapagkat ang election dapat regular na nagkakaroon. Maaring gusto niyo ang barangay officials, maganda na magkaroon tayo ng pag-affirm na gusto niyo. Kung ayaw niyo na, magandang pagkakataon na inyong mapalitan yung mga namamahala sa atin,” Garcia said.

(For me, it is good to push through with the elections since they should be held regularly. If you like your barangay officials, it is good to have an affirmation that you support them. If you don’t want them anymore, it is a good opportunity to replace them.) — BAP, GMA News