What to prepare for advance voting on 1 Feb 2026: a concise guide emphasizing that voters receive two ballots—one for their chosen constituency MP and one for the party-list MP of their preferred party—with no advance voting for the referendum.
On 24 Jan 2026, the Election Commission (EC) announced the locations for advance polling stations for MPs and out-of-area referendum voting to facilitate voters' participation.
Advance voting is scheduled for Sunday, 1 February 2026, divided as follows:
Polling stations within constituencies: 421 locations.
Polling stations outside constituencies: 424 locations.
Central polling stations for people with disabilities, the infirm, or elderly voters:
22 locations across 18 provinces (used for advance MP voting).
Voters who have registered for advance voting should go to their chosen polling location as registered. They must check the voter list posted at the polling station, review their constituency candidates' details before voting, then present their ID card or any government-issued card containing their 13-digit ID number (expired ID cards are accepted) to receive two ballots:
1. Constituency MP ballot (green).
2. Party-list MP ballot (pink).
The constitutional amendment referendum (yellow ballot) allows out-of-area voting only if the voter is in a different province from their registered residence. Nationwide voting will occur on Sunday, 8 February 2026. The yellow ballot asks: “Do you agree that a new constitution should be adopted?” Voters may mark agree, disagree, or abstain by selecting the appropriate box.
Voters can enter their 13-digit ID number and verify registration through two channels:
1. Check MP election voting rights on the Department of Provincial Administration website.Click here.
2. Check referendum voting rights on the Department of Provincial Administration website.Click here.
Voters are reminded not to tear their ballots, as this is illegal, and to mark only an X in the designated box. Any other marks or symbols will invalidate the ballot.