The Barangay and the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections 2023 are already set for October 30 (Monday). This has been after several postponements since the last barangay elections five years ago in 2018.
So, to help ease the 67.8 million registered barangay election voters and 23.2 million SK voters’ difficulty finding their respective precincts, especially for first-time voters, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) revived its online Precinct Finder.
The Online Precinct Finder is a web-based database of every registered voter in the Philippines. Check out our step-by-step guide below.
How to check precinct number online in the Philippines
Here are the steps you’ll take to locate your precinct number:
Step 1: On your browser, type the website: https://precinctfinder.comelec.gov.ph
Step 2: You will be directed to the precinct finder landing page, displaying the Disclaimer. After reading, Press “Continue.”
Note: You must ensure to type your EXACT voter information specified in your Application Form for Registration, as the website will only show the precise results. Failure to do so will not lead to your election precinct details.
Step 3: On the voter Information, type in your First Name, Middle Name, and Last Name.
Note: Please ensure the proper suffixes and variations reflect your voter information.
Step 4: Set your birthdate in this format: MM/DD/YYYY. For example, October 31, 2000, will be 10/31/2000. You can also use the calendar to navigate your birthdate.
Step 5: Specify your Place of Registration. Click the dropdown menu and select your registered Province and City/Municipality.
Step 6: Validate the Captcha by clicking the “I’m not a robot” and selecting the proper images.
Step 7: Click “Search.”
Step 8: A confirmation message indicating a Data Privacy Notice will pop up. Click “Proceed.”
Step 9: You will be redirected to your poling information showing your Complete Name, Date of Birth, Province, and City/ Municipality.
The results will also display your Polling Place (the school where you’ll vote) and the Precinct Number (your specific room assignment).
Step 10: The Precinct Finder will also show your Barangay Elections and SK Elections Status, indicating either Active or Deactivated. If you’re a Sangguniang Kabataan Elections voter, the status should show ACTIVE.
Voters from 15-17 years old will vote exclusively for the SK Elections. On the other hand, voters 31 years old and above will vote solely for the Barangay Elections.
However, voters aged between 18 and 30 will be voting for both the Barangay and SK Elections.
IMPORTANT: If your search results return as DEACTIVATED for both elections, you can’t vote for the October 30 Barangay and SK Elections.
Once you have located your precinct details, you may write it down for easier precinct location come election day. You may also do the Precinct Finder search for your other family members to help them find their voting precincts faster.