The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has finalized the calendar for the 2019 midterm elections on May 13.
Comelec Resolution No. 10429 details the whole election calendar as follows:
– October 11 to 12 and October 15 to 17 – filing of certificates of candidacy (COC) and nominations for party-list representatives
– February 12 to May 11 – campaign period for candidates for the Senate and party-list groups (except on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday)
– March 30 to May 11 – campaign period for candidates for the House of Representatives and local positions
– April 13 to May 13 – casting of votes of overseas voters, including OFWs in the UAE
– May 13 – election day in the Philippines
For the full calendar, voters may check the resolution here.
Overseas voter registration has ended on September 30, During the election period, OFWs will elect 12 senators and one partylist representative.
PHOTO FROM: Davao Today
