Powers and duties of elected officials – A Rappler series May 6, 2021 11:58 AM PHT Rappler.com Filipinos will cast their votes for a new president, among other officials, on May 9, 2022. It is a year ahead, yes, but it's not too early for voters to know what powers they are giving and what responsibilities and services they should expect – in fact, demand – when they elect candidates to office. In 2022, we will elect a new president, a new vice president, 12 senators, hundreds of district congressmen and congresswomen, party-list organizations that will nominate dozens of congressional representatives, and thousands of provincial, city, and municipal officials.