Even before they officially become adults, Filipino teens can already make their voices heard.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is urging teenagers as young as 14 to register as voters for the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections set on November 2, 2026.
Comelec Chairman George Garcia said those who are 14 now can register as long as they turn 15 on or before the youth polls. Speaking at a Voters Education Program in Davao del Norte on Thursday.
“Those who are 14 years old now will turn 15 next year; therefore, they can already cast their votes in the SK elections,” he said.
Garcia highlighted the significance of youth participation in elections.
“It brings a different feeling, especially for the youth. It means you are now really part of society. Indeed, you are now a true Filipino since each of you now has a voice,” he said.
Under Comelec Resolution No. 11177, SK voter registration is open to those aged 15 to 30 who have lived in their barangay for at least six months on or before the elections.
From October 20 to December 14, a total of 223,282 applications were received: 218,801 were new registrants, 918 were transfers from other cities or municipalities, 279 were transfers within the same city or municipality, and 3,284 were corrections of entries.
The voter registration period will close on May 18, 2026.
