MANILA, Philippines — The special elections in the lone legislative district of Dasmariñas, Cavite will be held on August 29, 2026 following the expulsion of former lawmaker Kiko Barzaga by the House of Representatives, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday.  Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia earlier said that special elections must be conducted

MANILA, Philippines — Former Rep. Kiko Barzaga may still run in the special elections in the lone district of Dasmariñas, Cavite, even after he was expelled by the House of Representatives, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Wednesday.  This is what Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia answered when asked if Barzaga can file his

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will need around P200 million for the special elections in the lone district of Dasmariñas, Cavite following the expulsion of former Rep. Kiko Barzaga from the House of Representatives. Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia on Wednesday said this was discussed in the regular session of the Comelec

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

MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will have to look for additional funds if it will conduct special elections in the lone district of Dasmariñas, Cavite following the expulsion of lawmaker Kiko Barzaga from the House of Representatives.  This is what Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia answered when asked if the poll body