Cavite special poll voting hours extended
The Commission on Elections extended voting hours for a special congressional election in Dasmariñas, Cavite, due to heavy rains. The election aims to fill a seat vacated by the expulsion of Kiko Barzaga.
Why it matters
Special elections are critical for maintaining legislative representation, and weather-related disruptions highlight the challenges of democratic processes in tropical regions.
MANILA, Philippines - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday extended the voting hours for a special election in Dasmari as, Cavite, to accommodate more voters stalled by the bad weather.
The special election intends to fill up a congressional post left vacant by the expulsion of Dasmari as congressman Kiko Barzaga.
Comelec Chairman George Garcia said the two-hour extension was meant to accommodate those who want to participate in the electoral exercise, but were hampered by heavy rains.
The election started at 7 a.m. and was supposed to end at 3 p.m.
Garcia said the Comelec was hoping for a 50-percent voter turnout.
"Earlier, we said the target is 60 to 65 percent voter turnout. But now, we will be contented at 50 percent. We hope the turnout to be somehow high because the post that will be filled in is very important," Garcia said.
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