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Verified facts
What happened
The Commission on Elections is preparing for the August 29, 2026 special election in Cavite's fourth legislative district, which covers Dasmariñas City.
What we know
Comelec's official special-election page and Resolution No. 11230 identify the contest as the fourth legislative district of Cavite, not the seventh district stated in the emailed bulletin.
Five aspirants filed certificates of candidacy for the election, according to the Philippine News Agency. The winner will fill the House seat left vacant following the expulsion of Francisco Barzaga Jr.
Context
Background
A special election is held to fill a vacant elective position when ordinary succession does not apply. Comelec set the election period and calendar through a formal resolution.
What remains unclear
The bulletin's claim that all official automated ballots had been printed could not be independently established from its accessible links and is not presented here as fact.
Filipino relevance
Why this matters
The election will restore representation for voters in Dasmariñas City and determine who will occupy the district's seat in the House of Representatives.
What to watch next
What happens next
The campaign and election preparations will proceed under Comelec's official calendar before voting on August 29.