All applications for registration and other voter-related applications are not automatically approved. These applications have to be approved or disapproved by the Election Registration Board (ERB) in every applicable district, city and municipality.
The ERB is mandated by RA 8189 to hear registration applications every quarter of every year for the registration period.
Pursuant to Section 2 of COMELEC Resolution No. 10392, starting from the previous schedule up to the remaining part of this registration period until 29 September 2018, the ERB is set hear all applications in the following schedules:
May 13, 2019 National and Local Elections:
| Period to file applications | Last day to post Notice of Hearing with Lists of Applicants | Last day to file opposition to applications | Hearing and Approval/ Disapproval of Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2018 to September 29, 2018 | October 1, 2018 | October 8, 2018 | October 15, 2018 |
