Comelec says National ID not required to vote

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has clarified that a National ID is not a requirement for Filipinos to be able to vote in the upcoming May 12 midterm elections.

Comelec debunked a viral Facebook post that falsely claimed voters without a National ID would be prohibited from casting their ballots.

The poll body stated that no 'No National ID, No Vote' advisory has ever been issued or posted on any of its official social media platforms.

Voters will only be required to present a valid ID if their identity cannot be confirmed through the Election Day Computerized Voters' List (EDCVL).

Comelec encourages the public to combat misinformation by verifying news through official Comelec sources.

Additionally, Comelec has launched an online precinct finder for the May 2025 elections, accessible via a provided link, where voters can find their precinct by providing their full name, birthday, and place of registration.