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Aug 26, 1999 local government code barangay officials punong barangay sangguniang barangay administrative law supreme court

Barangay Appointments: Why Sangguniang Barangay Approval Is Required

The Supreme Court ruled that a Punong Barangay cannot appoint or replace barangay officials without Sangguniang Barangay approval.

Jul 20, 1997 election law vote buying disqualification comelec local government succession

Vote Buying and Disqualification: Nolasco vs. COMELEC Explained

What happens when a winning candidate is disqualified for vote buying? The Nolasco case clarifies succession and election law.

Apr 17, 1997 election law sangguniang kabataan age qualification local government code supreme court ruling

SK Election Age Requirements: The Supreme Court Ruling Explained

Understand the age qualification rules for Sangguniang Kabataan elections and the key Supreme Court ruling that clarified them.