Comelec gives in: Voter registration to be extended until October 31

MANILA, Philippines (Updated 1:58 p.m.) — Giving in to pressure from Congress, the Commission on Elections will be extending voter registration by a month until October 31.

Rep. Francisco Matugas (Surigao del Norte), speaking on behalf of the Comelec, confirmed this during the House of Representatives' deliberation on the proposed 2022 budget of the poll body.

Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez earlier said that it is "likely" that the en banc wil extend registration beyond the September 30 deadline.

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