Joint Statement of the Model SK Network and the Center for Youth Advocacy and Networking (CYAN) On the Resumption of Voter Registration and the Launch of the Register Anywhere Program

The Model SK Network and the Center for Youth Advocacy and Networking (CYAN) strongly welcome the Commission on Elections’ (COMELEC) move to resume voter registration from August 1 to 10, in preparation for the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections.

We also commend the introduction of the Register Anywhere Program (RAP) in the National Capital Region from August 1 to 7, a vital step in making the electoral process more youth-inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the needs of a mobile population. This innovation lowers long-standing barriers to registration and empowers more young people to claim their place in shaping the future of their communities.

As networks committed to strengthening youth participation and good governance, Model SK and CYAN call on all qualified youth—especially first-time voters—to take this opportunity to register and ensure their voices are heard at the ballot box.

We believe that the foundation of a stronger democracy lies in inclusive and participatory youth engagement. Let us continue to build a society where the power of the vote is exercised, respected, and protected.

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