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Voters in Dasmariñas City, Philippines, cast ballots in a special election to fill the vacant congressional seat for Cavite’s 4th District, despite heavy rain disrupting proceedings.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) clarified that a P50 million donation from the Dasmariñas City government is intended to provide additional funds for the special election for Cavite's 4th District representative, not as a bribe.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has scheduled a special congressional election for the lone district of Dasmariñas City, Cavite, on August 29, to fill the vacant seat following the expulsion of former representative Kiko Barzaga.
Five candidates compete in a special election on August 29 to replace Congressman Kiko Barzaga, whose seat was vacated following his expulsion from the legislature.
Former athletes, including ex-Dasmariñas City Vice Mayor Rex Mangubat and former NFL player Jay Feely, are transitioning into political roles, aiming to apply their leadership skills from sports to public service. They seek to represent their communities and bring their unique perspectives to governance.
A village watchman and a vendor were killed in a shooting incident in Dasmariñas City, Cavite, Philippines, according to police reports.
A traffic enforcer in Dasmariñas City, Cavite, was shot after he declined to release an impounded motorcycle, according to the Cavite Police Provincial Office.
Dasmariñas East Integrated High School in Cavite province is investigating an unspecified 'incident' involving two students that occurred on July 13, with police also launching a separate probe.
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has arrested a man in Dasmariñas City, Cavite, on allegations of physically and psychologically abusing a seven-year-old child.