PROCLAMATION NO. 1369, July 29, 2026

[ PROCLAMATION NO. 1369, July 29, 2026 ]

DECLARING SATURDAY, 29 AUGUST 2026, A SPECIAL (NON-WORKING) DAY IN THE FOURTH LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT OF THE PROVINCE OF CAVITE COMPRISING THE CITY OF DASMARIÑAS

WHEREAS, Republic Act (RA) No. 6645, as amended by RA No. 7166, mandates that the event a permanent vacancy occurs in the House of Representatives at least one (1) 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 sixty days nor longer than ninety days after the occurrence of vacancy;

WHEREAS, a vacancy occurred in the position of Member of the House of Representatives, Fourth Legislative District of the Province of Cavite due to the expulsion of the incumbent member;

WHEREAS, a local election for the position of Member of the House of Representatives, Fourth Legislative District of the Province of Cavite comprising the City of Dasmariñas shall be held on 29 August 2026;

WHEREAS, there is a need to declare Saturday, 29 August 2026 as a special (non-working) holiday to enable the people of the Fourth Legislative District of the Province of Cavite comprising the City of Dasmariñas to properly exercise their right to vote;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RALPH G. RECTO, Acting Executive Secretary, by authority of the President, FERDINAND R. MARCOS, JR., do hereby declare Saturday, 29 August 2026, a special (non-working) day in the Fourth Legislative District of the Province of Cavite comprising the City of Dasmariñas.

IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed.

Done in the City of Manila, this 29th day of July, in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Twenty Six.

By authority of the President:

(SGD.) RALPH G. RECTO Acting Executive Secretary