<P> Every citizen 18 years old or above on Election Day who has been a resident of the Philippines for at least a year and for at least six months in the place he is registering , and is not otherwise disqualified by law , may vote . In order to actually vote , a citizen has to register . The COMELEC has a registration period for several months prior to the election . Those who are not registered will not appear on the voters ' list and are ineligible to vote despite being qualified to do so . </P>
who has the right to vote in philippines
Every citizen 18 years old or above on Election Day who has been a resident of the Philippines for at least a year and for at least six months in the place he is registering , and is not otherwise disqualified by law