The Commission on Elections in Bicol (Comelec-5) has exceeded its voter registration quota within just 10 days, receiving over 207,000 registrants from August 1 to 10, surpassing the anticipated 120,000.
Comelec-Bicol Director Maria Juana Valeza expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support and cooperation from various sectors, stating, “We are very ecstatic and thankful for the overwhelming cooperation, patience, enthusiasm, and understanding from everyone — the youth, senior citizens, persons with disabilities, local government units, mall owners, the police, media, parents, and all Comelec personnel.”
According to the report, Camarines Sur had the highest turnout with 61,226 registrants, followed by Albay with 54,034, Masbate with 35,352, Sorsogon with 28,823, Camarines Norte with 16,888, and Catanduanes with 28,823.
Among the registrants, a significant number were new registrations, with 147,051 for Sangguniang Kabataan and 46,163 for regular applications. The remainder consisted of corrections of entries, reactivations, and changes or corrections in voters’ records.
Valeza extended her apologies to those who were unable to register due to the cut-off or other reasons, stating, “We have recorded their names and contact details and will inform them of our actions based on guidance from Comelec Manila. Additionally, if they are not accommodated this time, they will be given priority when voter registration resumes in October 2025.”
To enhance accessibility, satellite registrations will be conducted in barangays and schools.