Comelec may hold Dasmariñas, Cavite special polls on Aug. 22 or 29

MANILA, Philippines — Following the expulsion of former Cavite 4th District Rep. Kiko Barzaga from the House of Representatives, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) may hold the special elections in the lone district in Dasmariñas, Cavite on August 22 or 29, 2026. Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia made this statement on Wednesday following Barzaga’s expulsion on Tuesday due to the former lawmaker’s “disruptive” and “disorderly behavior.” READ: House expels Barzaga over ‘disruptive’ and ‘disorderly’behavior Garcia noted that the special elections should be held no earlier than 60 days and no later than 90 days after the vacancy of the post. “Based […]... Keep on reading: Comelec may hold Dasmariñas, Cavite special polls on Aug. 22 or 29