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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1707402790355.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/>The Commission on Elections sets up a limited-time voter registration site within the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) office in Pasay City on January 10, 2023, as part of its Register Anywhere Project ahead of the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News</div>MANILA — More malls will participate in the <a data-cke-saved-href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/10/23/register-anywhere-project-for-filipino-voters-launched" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/10/23/register-anywhere-project-for-filipino-voters-launched">Register Anywhere</a> Program of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) under a deal signed on Thursday.The poll body signed a memorandum of Agreement SM Supermalls, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, and Robinsons Malls for the program. It signed a similar agreement with Festival Mall on Wednesday. This brings to 170 the number of malls that Comelec partnered with for the &quot;register anywhere&quot; push. Under the program, Filipinos can register as new voters, reactivate their account, transfer registration, and correction or update their voter information in partner establishments such as malls, schools, private companies, and government offices. “We are more than willing to partner with the Comelec for this endeavor, making things easier for our mall-goers to participate in government activities,” Rene Arnobit, Vice President and Head of Megaworld Lifestyle Malls said during the event. <div><a data-cke-saved-href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/25/24/comelec-eyes-1m-more-registered-overseas-voters-through-internet-voting" href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/25/24/comelec-eyes-1m-more-registered-overseas-voters-through-internet-voting">Comelec eyes 1 million more registered overseas voters through internet voting</a></div>Voter registration in the country is from February 12 to September 30. Comelec Chairman George Garcia said this would not be extended. “Therefore, po samantalahin habang maaga na andiyan ang mga malls. Convenience po ang maga-guarantee namin sa bawat isa,” Garcia said. He also warned the public against committing double or multiple registrations. “Kaya po naming malaman kung kayo ay double o multiple registrant. And therefore kapag nalaman po namin ‘yan, mahaharap po kayo sa kaso ng election offense na may kulong na isa hanggang tatlong taon,” Garcia said. “Wala man kayong bad faith, ‘di niyo man sinadya, nakaligtaan niyo lang, pero good faith po kasi is not a defense, hindi puwedeng gawing depensa sa election offense,” he added.   COMELEC TAPS YOUTH IN FIGHT VS DISINFORMATIONMeanwhile, Comelec signed a memorandum of understanding with several groups, hoping to tap the youth in fighting misinformation and disinformation about the 2025 elections that could spread through Artificial Intelligence (AI).   “Nakakatakot ‘yung use of AI na ngayon pala, meron palang bagong program na pupuwedeng ipakita na kunyari siya ‘yung nag-e-endorse pero in reality wala naman, hindi naman pala totoo ‘yun,” Garcia said.   The poll body’s chief also expressed concern about AI being used to damage the reputation of a particular candidate.   “Di ba that is a danger to our democracy?” Garcia stated.   “Sana despite the absence of a law regulating social media in the Philippines, we must be able to actively campaign against ‘yung mga irregularities na ito,” he added.   Various youth groups will also be tapped to help in information campaign regarding the other aspects of elections such as encouraging the youth to register as voters.   Partner organizations under the MOU include the Youth Leadership for Democracy (YouthLed), Young Public Servants, and the Asia Foundation.   “(In) equipping voters, we transform voters from being passive participants to active stakeholders in their own future and the future of their community,” Natalie Jorge, Chief of Party of YouthLed said.<div> </div><div> </div>

More malls will participate in the Register Anywhere Program of the Commission on Elections under a deal signed on Thursday.

More malls will participate in the Register Anywhere Program of the Commission on Elections under a deal signed on Thursday.

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Published Feb 08, 2024 01:18 PM PHT

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Updated Feb 08, 2024 10:33 PM PHT

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