When is Philippines Presidential/General Election?
📅 Philippines Presidential General Election Calendar (2028-2034)
| Year | Day | Date | Days Left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | Mon | May 8, 2028 | 605 days |
| 2034 | Mon | May 8, 2034 | 2796 days |
The next Philippines presidential and general election will be held on Monday, May 8, 2028. The Commission on Elections identifies this date as the 2028 National and Local Elections. The following election in which the presidency is contested falls on Monday, May 8, 2034, based on the six-year presidential cycle and the second-Monday-of-May election rule.
Philippines Presidential Election Date
Election day is May 8, 2028. This is not an estimated date. It is the date already used by the Commission on Elections for preparations and overseas voter registration connected with the 2028 National and Local Elections.
Philippine law synchronizes regular national and local elections. Presidential and vice-presidential elections take place every six years, while elections for the House of Representatives, part of the Senate and local offices take place every three years. The 2031 election will be a midterm national and local election without a presidential contest, so it is not included in the countdown dates on this page.
What Offices Will Be on the 2028 Ballot?
Filipino voters will choose a president and vice president through separate nationwide votes. The ballot is also expected to include 12 Senate seats, seats in the House of Representatives, party-list representation and local offices applicable to each voter’s area.
- President of the Philippines
- Vice President of the Philippines
- Twelve senators
- District and party-list representatives
- Provincial, city and municipal officials where applicable
The final certified candidate lists, ballot order and local contests will be determined through the election calendar and candidate-filing process issued for 2028.
Where Will Voting Take Place?
Voting in the Philippines will take place at assigned precincts across the country. Registered voters should confirm their active registration status and precinct assignment before election day rather than relying on an older polling location.
Qualified Filipinos living abroad may participate through the overseas voting system after completing the required registration or certification process. Voting methods and schedules can differ by embassy, consulate or authorized overseas post. These details are issued separately for each election.
2028 Election Schedule
The complete 2028 election calendar has not yet been released. COMELEC will set the filing period for certificates of candidacy, campaign periods, prohibited-act periods, polling hours, overseas voting arrangements and other deadlines.
Before Election Day
Voters should complete registration within the official period, verify their voter record and follow COMELEC announcements about precinct assignments. The official candidate list becomes reliable only after filing, screening, substitution rules and pending cases are addressed.
Election Day: May 8, 2028
Registered voters will cast ballots at their assigned precincts. Exact opening and closing times should be checked against the final COMELEC rules because polling arrangements may be adjusted for the election.
Counting and Canvassing
Precinct counting and results transmission begin after voting closes. Early totals reported by broadcasters and election-data services may be partial and unofficial. The presidential and vice-presidential results become official through the national canvassing and proclamation process required by Philippine law.
Do Voters Need Tickets?
No ticket is required. Participation depends on voter eligibility and active registration, not admission or payment. Voters should bring any identification required under the final election instructions and know their assigned precinct before arriving.
Accreditation rules apply separately to election observers, media organizations, poll watchers and other authorized participants. Public viewing areas or campaign events may have their own access arrangements, but those are separate from the right to vote.
How to Watch the Philippines Election Results
Election coverage is expected across Philippine television, radio and major news websites. COMELEC announcements and official canvassing updates should be used to distinguish verified results from social-media claims or incomplete precinct totals.
Election-night reporting may show rapid changes as additional precincts transmit results. A candidate leading in partial returns has not necessarily been officially proclaimed. The timing of final proclamations varies by race and by the completion of canvassing.
When Does the Next President Take Office?
The president and vice president elected in 2028 are scheduled to begin their six-year terms at noon on June 30, 2028. The presidential term then runs until noon on June 30, 2034, unless constitutional succession rules apply.
Philippines Election Questions
Is May 8, 2028 the official election date?
Yes. COMELEC materials identify May 8, 2028 as the date of the 2028 National and Local Elections.
Will the Philippines elect a president in 2031?
No. The 2031 regular election is part of the three-year national and local cycle, but the presidency and vice presidency are elected every six years. The next presidential election after 2028 is scheduled for May 8, 2034.
Can Filipinos overseas vote in the 2028 election?
Yes, qualified overseas Filipinos can vote after meeting the overseas voter registration requirements. The available voting method and voting period depend on the rules assigned to their country or post.
Are the 2028 candidates known?
No final candidate list is available yet. Names discussed before the official filing and certification process should not be treated as confirmed ballot entries.
