Identification of Vacancies in the Legislature
- A vacancy in the Senate exists due to the election of Senator Carlos P. Garcia as Vice President of the Philippines.
- Vacancies in the House of Representatives exist in the first districts of the provinces of Albay and Samar.
Purpose of the Special Elections
- To fill the unexpired terms of the vacated seats in the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- Ensures continuous representation and legislative functionality by filling seats left vacant before the end of the original term.
Date and Coordination of Special Elections
- Special elections are scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, 1955.
- These elections are to be held simultaneously with the general elections for provincial, city, and municipal officials and the election of eight senators.
Application of the Revised Election Code
- The conduct of the special elections will strictly follow the provisions of the Revised Election Code insofar as applicable.
- This ensures that the electoral process for filling legislative vacancies adheres to established Philippine election laws and procedures.
Formalization and Effectivity
- The proclamation is formally signed by the President of the Philippines, Ramon Magsaysay.
- The official Seal of the Republic of the Philippines is affixed to legitimize the document.
- The proclamation is dated August 10, 1955, and signifies the legal commencement of the special election process to address the identified vacancies.