The Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) is preparing to observe the elections in the Philippines and is working to support the democratization in Bangladesh.Key elections in 2025 include the national and local elections and Bangsamoro parliamentary elections in the Philippines, the local council elections in Sri Lanka and the general election in Bangladesh. The military junta in Myanmar has also made pronouncements of holding elections later in 2025. Other anticipated elections include elections for the House of Councillors in Japan, the general election in Singapore and the Legislative Council elections in Hong Kong.In Episode 09 of "The Election Observer" podcast, ANFREL will discuss how election observation, capacity building and campaigns and advocacy efforts in countries holding elections in 2025 promote electoral integrity drawing lessons and best practices from the experience during the 2024 super election year and previous elections.