KABATAAN Partylist Rep. Sarah Jane Elago prodded those who are turning 18 to register with the Commission on Elections so that they can participate in the elections next year.

She also urged those who are qualified to vote but have not signed up to register before the September 30 deadline.

“Don’t just get involved, get organized. Actively participate in the campaign for registration and education for voter’s empowerment,” Elago said.

The group had filed electronically and via courier its manifestation of intent to join the 2022 polls.

“Sa kabila ng banta ng disqualification, at matinding atake sa Kabataan, hindi kami papipigil na lumahok at manindigan. To fight for health, aid, education, jobs and justice now is a matter of survival amid the pandemic, and the climate and human rights emergencies. To strengthen our unity and act now against all forms of abuse, discrimination and tyranny is our assertion for a better future,” Elago said.

She said that the youth are at the forefront of campaigns for effective response to the pandemic, and in helping communities battered by calamities.

“Hanggang ngayon, kailangan pa rin diinan ang mass testing, contact tracing, isolation at treatment laban sa Covid19, at bigyang prayoridad ang paglalaan ng ayuda at pagpapalakas ng sistema ng kalusugan sa bansa. Hindi lang nanguna ang Kabataan sa mga relief efforts matapos ang mga sakuna, tumutol din sa pagratsada ng Anti-Terror Law, at iba pang mga atake sa karapatan,” Elago said.