FROM select malls and government offices, the Register Anywhere Program (RAP) of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to go nationwide when the voter registration period resumes on February 12.
In a statement, the Comelec said the RAP will be accessible to applicants in all capital cities and towns and highly urbanized cities (HUCs) across the country.
“RAP registration sites will be set up in malls, universities, or government offices/agencies in all capital cities and towns and HUCs nationwide,” said the Comelec.
During its pilot testing in late 2022, the RAP was offered only at SM Fairview, Robinsons Manila, SM Sucat, Robinsons Galleria, SM Mall of Asia, Robinsons Tacloban, SM City Legazpi, and Robinsons Naga, as well as in select government agencies.
The poll body said the RAP is being expanded after the positive impact brought by its pilot testing.
“RAP has now been institutionalized in the Commission as a program owing to its favorable turnout and positive reception by the general public and other stakeholders,” said the Comelec.
The poll body said the program will also be held in select church organizations, private establishments, government agencies, and educational institutions.
