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Motion for Reconsideration and Election Protests: The CCP Board Case
The Supreme Court ruled on the constitutionality of filling vacancies in the CCP Board and the limits of the President's appointing power.
Senate Electoral Tribunal Jurisdiction Ensuring Due Process in Senatorial Election Protests
Barbers v. COMELEC clarifies that the Senate Electoral Tribunal has sole jurisdiction over post-proclamation senatorial election contests.
Death and Election Protests: Can a Widow Substitute for a Deceased Protestant?
The Supreme Court, sitting as the Presidential Electoral Tribunal, ruled on whether a widow could substitute for her deceased husband in a presidential election protest.
Certification of Non-Forum Shopping: Strict Compliance Required in Election Protests
Explaining the Supreme Court's ruling on strict compliance with certification of non-forum shopping requirements in election protest cases.
Failure of Election: When the Electorate's Will Cannot Be Ascertained
The Supreme Court explains when a failure of election may be declared and why mere allegations of irregularities belong in an election protest, not a COMELEC petition.
Election Protests and Mootness: When Does a Senatorial Dispute End
The Supreme Court explains when an election protest becomes moot and academic, using the Enrile vs. SET case as a guide.
Upholding Electoral Will: Intervention and Abandonment in Election Protests
Explaining the Supreme Court's ruling on intervention by non-parties and abandonment of election protests, guided by the will of the people.
Electoral Tribunals Discretion Ensuring Equal Protection IN Election Protests
Supreme Court clarifies when electoral tribunals may grant technical examination in election protests without violating equal protection.
Ballots as Primary Evidence in Election Protests: Limits on Testimonial Evidence
The Supreme Court affirms COMELEC's discretion to limit witnesses in election protests, holding that ballots are the best evidence of election results.
Judicial Accountability: Upholding the Law and Preventing Delays in Election Protests
The Supreme Court reminds courts of their duty to uphold the law and avoid premature dismissals in election protest cases.
Judge Dismissed for Gross Ignorance of Law in Election Protest and Criminal Cases
Supreme Court holds judges accountable for gross ignorance of law, due process violations, and failure to transmit criminal case records to prosecutors.
Judge’s Administrative Liability for Gross Ignorance of the Law in Election Protests and Preliminary Investiga
A judge who shortcuts election protest proceedings and fails to transmit preliminary investigation records faces administrative sanctions, even if the complainant withdraws.
Failure of Elections vs Election Protests: Defining COMELEC's Jurisdiction After Proclamation
The Supreme Court clarifies when a failure of election petition is proper and when the remedy should be an election protest after proclamation.
Election Protests Ensuring Voters Will Prevails Despite Procedural Errors
Reinstatement After Election Protest: Oath of Office Not Always Required
Supreme Court clarifies when a reinstated local official need not retake the oath to validly reassume office after an election protest.
Forum Shopping in Election Protests: Maintaining the Integrity of Judicial Processes
Explore how the Supreme Court addresses forum shopping in election protests, safeguarding judicial integrity and ensuring fair resolution of electoral disputes.
Expediting Justice: Why Election Protests Favor Speed Over Rigid Procedure
In Quintos v. COMELEC, the Supreme Court allowed a trial court first access to contested ballot boxes, showing that speedy election protest resolution outweighs rigid rules.
Annulment of Elections vs Election Protests: What Macabago v. COMELEC Teaches Us
The Supreme Court clarifies when election fraud claims belong in an election protest, not an annulment case.
Election LAW THE Decisive Weight OF Postmarks IN Election Protest Cases
Failure of Election Grounds and Remedies in Philippine Law
The Supreme Court clarifies the limited grounds for declaring a failure of election and why election protests, not annulment, address fraud claims.
Valid Service of Summons: Due Process in Electoral Protests Before the HRET
When is substituted service of summons valid in election protests? The Supreme Court clarifies the strict rules in Sandoval v. HRET.
Safeguarding Suffrage: Due Process and Valid Service of Summons in Election Protests
A look at Sandoval v. HRET, where the Supreme Court nullified defective substituted service of summons, upholding due process in election contests.
Judicial Efficiency Upholding Timely Resolution Mandates IN Election Protests
Court rules judges must decide election protests within 30 days of submission, imposing fines for inexcusable delay.
Judicial Impartiality: Dismissal of Judge for Gross Ignorance and Partiality in Election Case
Supreme Court dismisses judge for gross ignorance and partiality in election protest, applying obsolete laws to favor a litigant.