Comelec: Angara's Senate seat stays vacant until 2025

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) stated on Tuesday that Sonny Angara's vacant Senate seat will remain unfilled until the 2025 elections unless the Senate calls for a special election.

Comelec Chair George Garcia confirmed that without a special election, Angara's position as incoming Education Secretary will leave his Senate seat vacant.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently announced Angara's appointment as DepEd secretary following Vice President Sara Duterte's resignation from the department on June 19, effective July 19.

Senate leadership indicated they would not call for a special election due to the high cost and short time left in the term of the incumbent senators.

Comelec chief Garcia believes there will not be a special election as it would require PHP13 billion and involve nationwide voting.

Angara's departure highlights the complex process of filling vacant positions and the timeline for future elections.