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Gabriela to assume House seat today
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to formally proclaim the Gabriela Women's Party as the 64th member of the House of Representatives today, September 17.
Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia has signed the certificates of proclamation for the party-list group and its first nominee, former Rep. Sara Elago.
The Gabriela party-list garnered 256,811 votes in the May 2025 party-list race, landing them the 55th spot and entitlement to one seat in Congress.
The Comelec allocated an additional seat to comply with the mandated 20 percent party-list composition of the House of Representatives, which now includes Gabriela as the 64th member.
A formal proclamation ceremony is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. today.
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