The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Philippines will reopen voter registration nationwide in November in preparation for the 2028 national and local elections. Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia announced the resumption of local registration is anticipated to begin during the second week of November. This move aims to provide citizens with the opportunity to register and update their voter information. Simultaneously, Comelec is focusing on boosting the number of registered overseas voters, with a goal of reaching 1 million. The initiative seeks to ensure broad participation in the upcoming elections both within the Philippines and among its citizens abroad. Further details regarding the registration process will be announced by Comelec as the November reopening approaches.