What You Need to Know: TP and COMELEC Launch On-Site Voter Registration for BPO Workers and Families

Teleperformance (TP) and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) have joined forces to bring voter registration closer to the workplace, helping time-strapped Filipinos prepare for the December 2025 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the partnership and what it means for workers and the broader voter base:

1. The Partnership: Bridging Civic Duty and Corporate Responsibility

TP partnered with COMELEC to host an on-site registration drive under the Special Register Anywhere Program (SRAP), held at the company’s TP Aura site in Taguig.

The initiative allowed hundreds of employees and their family members to register conveniently within office premises.

COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Garcia, along with several commissioners and election officers, personally witnessed the event.

2. Why It Matters: Making Voter Registration More Inclusive

The SRAP initiative is designed to help Filipinos who struggle to find time to register, especially those in industries with 24/7 operations like BPOs.

The program reflects a broader push from COMELEC to ensure more inclusive and accessible elections in 2025.

According to COMELEC data, voter turnout tends to rise when registration becomes more convenient, especially for younger demographics and mobile workers.

3. TP’s Role as Employer and Civic Partner

With its eighth consecutive Great Place to Work® certification, TP is leveraging its workforce scale to promote civic engagement.

Chief People Officer Jeffrey Johnson emphasized that the collaboration aligns with the company’s “people-first” culture, extending impact beyond the workplace.

Vice President of Human Resources Rachel Cacabelos added that the program empowers new and future voters to play a more active role in shaping the country’s democratic future.

4. COMELEC’s Strategy Ahead of 2025

The December 2025 Barangay and SK elections are expected to engage millions of youth voters, many of whom will vote for the first time.

COMELEC’s SRAP program continues to expand its footprint, targeting institutions like schools, private companies, and malls to widen reach.

Previous SRAP drives have been held in universities and government buildings, with the aim of scaling up the initiative in the months leading up to the polls.

5. What’s Next for Voters

Eligible voters who missed the event can still register through their local election offices or await future SRAP pop-ups in other workplaces or institutions.

COMELEC has announced it will continue SRAP drives through 2025, and encourages private companies to collaborate for additional registration events.

The registration period for the 2025 Barangay and SK elections is ongoing, with final deadlines expected to be announced in early 2026.

The TP-COMELEC voter registration drive reflects how public-private partnerships can bridge gaps in access and civic participation, especially in underserved or time-constrained sectors.

As the country prepares for one of the most grassroots-centric elections, efforts like SRAP are helping strengthen voter turnout and reinforce democratic engagement.