Record Voter Turnout in Philippine Midterm Elections: Youth Power Drives Historic Participation

The Philippines recorded its highest ever voter turnout in the 2025 midterm elections, with over 55 million Filipinos, or 81.65% of registered voters, casting their ballots. This surpasses the 75.9% turnout in 2019. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) hailed the result. GMA Integrated News research indicates a significant contribution from Gen Z and Millennial voters, comprising 68% of the total. One voter, Emmanuel, a 22-year-old, emphasized the importance of voting, stating, "Importante po kasi bumoto... ayun yung chance natin na parang boses natin na pumili ng future natin na leader at papaunlad ng Pilipinas." The high youth participation underscores the engagement of younger generations in shaping the nation's future.