COMELEC (Commission on Elections) is the constitutional commission overseeing PHL elections at all levels (national, local, barangay).
Public services:
- Voter registration
- Election day administration
- Election results canvassing
- Candidate filings + qualifications
- Voter ID issuance
For voters:
- Register at local COMELEC office
- Voter ID is acceptable government ID for many transactions
- Update registration after address changes
Career relevance:
- COMELEC employees are CSC-eligible career civil servants
- Election volunteer work (BEI - Board of Election Inspectors) for teachers + civil servants during election cycles
- Provides supplementary income during election periods