Plot twist in Cavite politics: the House seat just stayed in the family.
Dasmariñas City Mayor Jenny Barzaga took her oath as the new representative of Cavite's 4th district on Tuesday, September 1. House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III swore her in during the plenary session.
Wait, what happened to the seat?
Quick recap:
Her son, Francisco "Kiko" Barzaga, was elected to Congress in 2025.
He was suspended twice over social media posts accusing fellow lawmakers and top officials.
In June, the House expelled him for unruly behavior.
A special election was held, and Jenny Barzaga won it in a landslide two days before her oath-taking.
A family affair
The Barzagas are a big name in Dasmariñas. Her husband, Elpidio "Pidi" Barzaga Jr., first became mayor of the city back in 1998.
What's next
She hasn't announced her priorities in Congress yet. If you live in Dasmariñas, now's a good time to watch what bills your new rep files.
