Cavite's 7th congressional district has a new representative. Crispin Diego Remulla emerged victorious in the special election held in February 2023, securing the House seat previously occupied by his father, Jesus Crispin Remulla.
The elder Remulla vacated the position after being appointed Secretary of Justice by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. His appointment created a vacancy that necessitated a special election, as mandated by law.
Crispin Diego, who ran under the same political party as his father, campaigned on a platform of continuing the legislative agenda and district projects that the elder Remulla had initiated. Local political observers noted that the younger Remulla's victory was widely expected given the family's strong political base in the province.
Election officials reported a peaceful and orderly conduct of the special election, with voters turning out to choose their new representative. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) later proclaimed Crispin Diego as the winner, marking the formal start of his term in the House of Representatives.
In a brief statement, the newly elected congressman thanked his constituents for their trust and pledged to focus on pressing local concerns, including infrastructure, healthcare, and education. He also expressed commitment to working with the national government to bring more development to Cavite.
With his victory, the younger Remulla joins the growing list of political dynasties in the country, as he takes over the seat held by his father for several terms. The development highlights the continuing influence of the Remulla family in Cavite politics.