The Commission on Elections (Comelec) urged members of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) to register so that they can participate in the May 2016 national and local elections.
“The Comelec is greatly heartened by the MILF’s thrust towards joining the political arena, moving from bullets to ballots,” said Comelec Spokesman James Jimenez in an interview.
He added, “For this move to achieve its maximum potential, it is now necessary for the members of the MILF to register as voters."
The poll body official is reacting to the statement of MILF officials that they are planning to register as a political party to enable them to join in the forthcoming polls.
Comelec Chairman Sixto Brillantes said that the MILF is welcome to register as long as they are able to meet the requirements set by law.
Jimenez noted that it is the perfect time for MILF members to register after the signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) last week.
“The first steps to peace have been taken. Now is the time for our brothers to move farther down that road as ever more significant partners in our democracy,” he said.
The voter registration is set to resume on May 6 until October 31, 2015 in all Offices of the Election Officer (OEOs) at the city/municipality where the applicant resides.
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