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How to Register as First Time Voter

Voting is one of the most important responsibilities of citizens in a democracy. In the Philippines, you have to register in order to vote. This is how you do it.

Steps:

1. Present yourself to the Election Officer of the place where you intend to vote, and inform him of your desire to apply for registration;

2. Fill out the appropriate application form;

3. Present yourself for the capturing of your biometric information, i.e., your digital image, your fingerprint, and your electronically recorded signature;

4. Receive your Acknowledgment Receipt;

5. Wait for the Notice of Hearing on your application. This will be issued by the Election Registration Board;

6. Attend the Hearing if one is called since a Hearing means that someone has challenged your right to be registered as a voter. If no Hearing has been called, simply wait for confirmation that your application has been approved.

Tips:

* Register early to avoid the rush. People usually wait until the very last day to register, and usually end up not being able to register at all.

* Do not lose the acknowledgment receipt. That’s your proof that you applied for registration

Warnings:

* To be eligible to vote in the 2010 National and Local Elections, you must meet the following qualifications:

* You must be a Filipino citizen, who is:

o At least eighteen (18) years of age;

o Has resided in the Philippines for at least one (1) year and in the place wherein he proposes to vote for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the election;

o Not otherwise disqualified by law, such as: Any person who has been sentenced by final judgement to suffer imprisonment of not less than one (1) year; Any person who committed crimes such as rebellion, sedition, violation of the firearms law and against national security; or an Insane or incompetent person

from: http://www.wikihow.com/Register-As-a-First-Time-Voter-in-the-Philippines

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