WALANG PASOK: Non-working day in Batanes for special elections on Nov. 28, 2026

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared November 28 a special non-working day in Batanes to allow residents to participate in the special election for its vacant congressional…

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared November 28 a special non-working day in Batanes to allow residents to participate in the special election for its vacant congressional seat.

Proclamation No. 1522 cited Republic Act No. 6645, as amended by Republic Act No. 7166, which provides that when a permanent vacancy occurs in the House of Representatives at least one year before the expiration of the term, the Commission on Elections shall call and hold a special election to fill the vacancy not earlier than 60 days nor later than 90 days after the vacancy occurs.

The special election will fill the vacancy in the House of Representatives left by the death of Batanes Rep. Ciriaco Gato Jr. last month.

Comelec chairperson George Garcia said 13,138 voters are expected to participate in the special polls, with four candidates vying for the congressional seat.

The candidates include a former governor, a former Philippine Navy commodore, a member of a prominent political family in the province, and a relative of the late lawmaker, Garcia said. –NB, GMA News

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