COMELEC 7 Holds Special Satellite Voter’s Registration in 3 Cities

The Commission on Election (Comelec) in Region 7 on Wednesday held a special satellite registration for women voters in the cities of Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu-Lapu, an official said.

Cebu Provincial Election Supervisor Lionel Castillano said the “Special Satellite Registration for Women and Girls” from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday was in observance of the National Women’s Month celebration.

The one-day event was held at Robinsons Cybergate at Fuente Osmena in Cebu City, Mandaue City Sports Complex in Mandaue City and at the Gaisano Grand Mall in Lapu-Lapu City.

Castillano said male voters can also register during the event, but the women as well as senior citizens and persons with disabilities will be given priority.

He said the activity was also in support of the Magna Carta for Women as well as the Gender and Development program of the Comelec.

Castillano said the special registration catered to voters aged 15 and up, including those who will vote in the Sangguniang Kabataan elections.

He noted that the Zonta International, a global organization of professionals that seeks to empower women worldwide through service and advocacy, is assisting them in the special registrations.

Castillano also reminded the public that the deadline for voter’s registration is on April 29.

He said their office is open for registration from Mondays to Saturdays during office hours and even on holidays, except on Holy Thursday and Good Friday.

But he said they will end their off-site registration in the barangays and schools on April 15. (PNA)LAP/BS/EB