Jenny Barzaga bags Dasmariñas congressional seat after son’s expulsion
MANILA, Philippines — Incumbent Dasmariñas City Mayor Jennifer “Jenny” Barzaga has been proclaimed as the new congressional representative of Cavite’s fourth district, replacing her son, who was expelled for his unruly behavior by the House of Representatives on June 2, 2026.
With Barzaga’s victory effectively keeping the congressional seat within the family, the Barzagas’ political dominance in Dasmariñas will also continue, extending the dynasty’s hold over the city to nearly three decades since Elpidio “Pidi” Barzaga Jr. first became mayor in 1998.
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Based on partial and unofficial votes as early as 8:30 p.m., Barzaga already led the special congressional race by a significant margin, placing first at 185,668 votes. The nearest rival was former vice mayor Raul Rex Rosario Mangubat, who, at this point, only garnered 23,208 votes.
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Mangubat also eventually conceded based on the partial results alone, congratulating Barzaga on her win and expressing thanks to his supporters. /cb
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