Rachel ‘Cutie’ Del Mar

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As one of the principal authors of House Bill 874 – An Act Prohibiting the Establishment of Political Dynasties – I warmly invite you to be part of our Public Hearing for the Visayas on:

📍 February 19, 2026 11am
📍 University of the Philippines Cebu
(my home for four meaningful years in college)

This is your chance to make your voice count. Join us in shaping a landmark measure that seeks to open more opportunities for leadership, strengthen our democracy , and promote fairness in public service.

Our nationwide consultations are underway:
• Luzon – Carmona, Cavite (February 12)
• Visayas – Cebu (February 19, 2026)
• Mindanao – Cagayan de Oro (February 20)

We strongly encourage students, youth leaders, civil society organizations, and all concerned citizens to attend and share their insights. Your participation will help guide this important legislation.

Please register using the QR code below to reserve your slot.

Daghang salamat, and I look forward to seeing you there! 🇵🇭

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐊𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒

📅 October 20, 2025 - May 18, 2026
👉Voter Registration Period (Nationwide except BARMM)

📅 February 9 - March 31, 2026
👉Voter Registration Period in BARMM

📅 September 28 - October 5, 2026
👉Filing of Certificates of Candidacy

📅 September 28 - October 21, 2026
👉Campaigning is Prohibited

📅 October 3 - November 9, 2026
👉Election Period
👉Gun Ban

📅 October 22-31, 2026
👉Campaign Period

📅 November 1, 2026
👉Eve of Election Day
👉Liquor Ban
👉Campaigning is Prohibited

📅 November 2, 2026
👉ELECTION DAY
👉Liquor Ban
👉Campaigning is Prohibited

📅 December 2, 2026
👉Last Day to File Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE)

❗️PAALALA: Suspended ang voter registration sa Antipolo City, Rizal mula January 19 - March 22, 2026 upang magbigay-daan sa mga aktibidad kaugnay ng isasagawang March 14, 2026 Special Elections sa 2nd Legislative District ng Antipolo City.

References:
COMELEC Resolution No. 11177:https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025BSKE/Resolutions/com_res_11177.pdf
COMELEC Resolution No. 11191:https://comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2025BSKE/Resolutions/com_res_11191.pdf

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TOP STORY: Cebu City North District Representative Rachel Marguerite “Cutie” del Mar has filed House Bill No. 6535, also known as the “Estate Tax Abolition Act of 2025,” seeking to repeal all provisions in the National Internal Revenue Code that impose estate taxes on the transfer of assets of deceased persons.

Read more: https://thefreemancebu.com/bills-seeks-to-abolish-estate-tax/

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