The Commission on Elections has suspended satellite registration in Negros Occidental and Bacolod City, along with the rest of the country, starting Monday, March 22, Acting Provincial Elections Supervisor Ma. Fatima Aspan said.
This is in compliance with Memorandum 85 issued by the Office of the President on March 19, amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases, she said.
Applications for registration will be accepted from Mondays to Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at all town and city Comelec offices, Aspan said.
There will be no public transactions on Fridays, that has been designated as disinfection day, she said.
Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez reminded applicants that minimum health standard protocols are strictly being implemented in local poll body offices to ensure the safety of everyone.
“The public is reminded that health and safety protocols will continue to be strictly implemented in all Comelec offices. Wearing of face mask and face shield is mandatory,” he said.
To minimize physical contact, Jimenez encouraged applicants to register via online at irehistro.comelec.gov.ph.
“Those who have prior appointments on days where voter registration is no longer conducted are advised to contact their OEO for instructions on rebooking,” he said.
The nationwide voter registration for the May 2022 elections will end on September 30.*with a report from PNA