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December 4, 2025 | 3:35pm
Comelec Commissioner Rey Bulay and Comelec Chairman George Garcia, together with SM Supermalls Vice President for Mall Operations Junias Eusebio and Assistant Vice President Royston Cabunag, formally ink the renewed partnership for Voter Registration and Mall Voting for the upcoming 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and SM Supermalls formally renewed their partnership for the Voter Registration Program and Mall Voting implementation for the 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
The Memorandum of Agreement signing was held on December 2 at the Comelec Office in Intramuros, Manila.
The renewal marks another milestone in both institutions’ shared commitment to making voter services more accessible, safer and more convenient for Filipinos nationwide.
In his message, SM Supermalls Vice President for Mall Operations Junias Eusebio, highlighted the remarkable growth of the partnership over the years—from six participating malls during the 2023 BSKE, to 20 malls successfully joining the Mall Voting Program during the 2025 National and Local Elections.
He also emphasized that, as of now, 23 SM malls are already scheduled to serve as voter registration sites—the most nationwide—with more locations to be added through May 2026.
During the special registration in August 2025, 47 sites across the country opened their doors to voters, and over 2.8 million Filipinos have already registered in just the last 10 days.
SM Supermalls executives, led by VP Junias Eusebio, meet with Comelec Chairman George Garcia to discuss expanded voter registration activities across SM Supermalls nationwide during the BSKE Mall Voting MOA Signing Ceremony at the Comelec Office in Intramuros.
“These numbers reflect not just steady expansion, but the public’s overwhelming preference for organized, secure, and accessible venues where they can register and exercise their right to vote,” he said. “This partnership proves that when the public and private sectors work hand in hand, we can modernize the voting experience and strengthen our democratic participation.”
Comelec officials expressed appreciation for SM Supermalls’ continued support, noting how mall-based voter services significantly benefit senior citizens, persons with disabilities, pregnant voters and first-time youth voters by offering an environment that is comfortable, well-lit and highly accessible.
The partnership comes at an opportune time where strong public participation early in the electoral cycle was evident through the 2.8 million Filipinos who have completed registration in the last 10 days alone.
Comelec and SM Supermalls officials formally sign the renewed partnership for Voter Registration and Mall Voting for the 2026 Barangay and SK Elections, marking another step in making voting more accessible nationwide.
Through this renewed agreement, selected SM malls across the country will continue to serve as venues for voter registration and mall voting, contributing to higher voter turnout and better overall election experience for communities.
The ceremony was attended by Comelec Chairman George Garcia, Commissioners, key agency officials and SM Supermalls executives represented by Vice President for Mall Operations Junias Eusebio.
Representatives from Comelec and SM Supermalls pose for a ceremonial photo after the signing.
The partnership underscores a shared mission: to bring essential voter services closer to the public and to empower every Filipino to participate fully in the country’s democratic processes.
Editor’s Note: This press release is sponsored by SM. It is published by the Advertising Content Team that is independent from our Editorial Newsroom.
