2025 national and local elections: How to vote right
Have you already chosen the candidates you will support in the 2025 national and local elections? It’s important to know exactly how many candidates you can vote for in each position to make your vote count.
National Positions to Vote For
For the national level, you can vote for a maximum of 12 senators. Additionally, you are allowed to select only one party-list group.
Local Positions to Vote For
When voting locally, you may choose one member of the House of Representatives, one provincial governor, and one provincial vice-governor. You will also vote for members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan. Furthermore, you can select one mayor, one vice mayor, and members of the Sangguniang Panlungsod o Bayan.
Step-by-Step Guide to Casting Your Votes
To make the voting process smoother, here’s a simple guide you can follow on election day:
- Approach the electoral board (EB) and provide your name, precinct number, and sequence number.
- The EB will then check your name on the Election Day Computerized Voters List (EDCVL) and look for an indelible ink mark on your fingernail.
- If there’s no ink mark, the EB will verify your identity and ask you to sign the EDCVL.
- After verification, you will receive your ballot, a secrecy folder, and a marking pen. Proceed to the voting area.
- Use the pen to shade the circle next to your chosen candidate’s name carefully.
- Once done, insert your ballot into the automated counting machine (ACM). Wait for your voter receipt and check the ballot image on the screen to confirm your choices.
- Review the receipt, then drop it into the designated box. Don’t forget to return the secrecy folder and pen.
- Finally, have your right index finger marked with indelible ink to indicate you have voted.
Voting Schedule and Voter Demographics
Regular voting hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. However, persons with disabilities, senior citizens and their companions, as well as pregnant women, may begin voting as early as 5 a.m. This accommodation helps ensure that everyone can participate comfortably.
As of January 23, 2025, over 69 million Filipinos are registered to vote. Interestingly, the largest group of voters falls within the 18 to 44 age bracket, making up 34.15% of the voting-age population.
Make sure to visit the official Eleksyon 2025 microsite for more updates and related content to stay informed as the election day approaches.