Dasmariñas Polls: COC Filing Set July 15-17
Comelec chair George Erwin Garcia MANILA, Philippines — The period of filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs) for the special elections in the lone district of Dasmariñas, Cavite is scheduled from July 15-17, 2026, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Thursday. The special elections will be held on August 29, 2026 following the expulsion of former lawmaker Kiko Barzaga by the House of Representatives over his “disruptive” and “disorderly” behavior last June 2. “Fo
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced that the filing period for certificates of candidacy for the special elections in Dasmariñas, Cavite, will take place from July 15 to July 17, 2026. These special elections are being held to fill the vacant seat in the lone district following the expulsion of the former representative. The voting is scheduled for August 29, 2026.
Comelec Chair George Erwin Garcia noted the compressed timeline for organizing the election, especially with other national polls happening concurrently. He emphasized that candidates filing their COCs will be considered official contenders immediately, and campaigning is prohibited from July 17 to July 29. The Comelec plans to be stringent on issues like vote-buying and the misuse of resources to ensure a peaceful and orderly election.
This special election is crucial for ensuring representation for the district of Dasmariñas, Cavite, and maintaining the integrity of the electoral process.
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