THE Commission on Elections (Comelec) said 68.62 million Filipinos voters have registered to participate in the May 2025 midterm elections.
Of the 68.62 million, 33.69 million were male, while 34.93 million were female, based on data shared by Comelec Chairman George Erwin M. Garcia with reporters.
The Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon) region tallied the most voters with over 9.7 million electors.
This is followed by Central Luzon with over 7.70 balloters, while the National Capital Region has more than 7.57 million.
The Philippines will hold midterm elections next year. Filipinos will elect their congressmen, mayors, vice-mayors and members of city councils on May 12, 2025.
Twelve of the 24-member Senate will also be replaced. — Chloe Marie A. Hufana