The University of the Philippines (UP) launched "Hirang ng Bayan," a comprehensive voters education program to educate the general public ahead of the 2022 elections.
"On May 9, the Philippines will hold its 17th presidential and 16th vice presidential elections. These elections will decide the country's future, and the voters have an enormous responsibility to choose a better life for all Filipinos. And to do this, voter education is the key," UP said.
The voter education program will feature three main activities: "Mark It UP," "Paaralang Panghalalan," and "Lakas Botante 2022."
"Mark It UP" is a UP systemwide mock poll survey that will run from April 11 to 16, while "Paaralang Panghalalan" is a five-part online series of capacity-building educational discussions for the upcoming elections.
The online series aims to encourage political participation by educating and capacitating UP students to engage in the electoral processes beyond simply casting their votes.
It will be conducted via Zoom and Facebook live from April 1 to May 3.
Meanwhile, "Lakas Botante 2022" is a series of short videos featuring UP faculty members sharing their views on crucial election concerns.
The series aims to provide students, especially newly registered voters, with practical information they can use to initiate meaningful discussions with their peers.
The videos will be available on social media from April 1 to May 6.