Elections in the Philippines

Official sources only. Facts come from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), the Bangsamoro Government and the text of Philippine law. Vote Book does not publish polls.

Next nationwide elections: Monday, May 8, 2028 (national and local), then barangay and SK elections on Monday, November 13, 2028.

The barangay and SK elections had been set for November 2, 2026. Republic Act No. 12326, signed September 24, 2026, moved them to the second Monday of November 2028 and set 5-year terms (RA 12326).

The first Bangsamoro parliamentary elections were held on September 14, 2026. See the official results.

Key dates

DateWhat happens
Mon, May 12, 2025National and local (midterm) elections
Mon, Sep 14, 2026First Bangsamoro (BARMM) parliamentary elections
Sep 16, 2026COMELEC Regional Board of Canvassers proclaims all 80 Members of Parliament
Fri, Oct 30, 2026The elected Bangsamoro Parliament takes office and elects the Chief Minister
Mon, May 8, 2028National and local elections: President, Vice President, 12 senators, House of Representatives and local officials (second Monday of May)
Mon, Nov 13, 2028Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) elections (second Monday of November 2028, under Republic Act No. 12326)

Pending: COMELEC’s official calendar for the 2028 elections (filing of candidacies, campaign period, registration deadlines) is not yet on this guide

Sources: COMELEC · RA 12326 · Bangsamoro Government · all sources