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Nov 15, 2016 election law comelec appeal fees election protests damages supreme court

Perfecting Appeals in Election Protests: Payment Deadlines and Damage Awards

Supreme Court clarifies COMELEC appeal fee deadlines under Resolution 8486 and limits damages in election protests to actual or compensatory damages.

Apr 16, 2013 election-law electoral-protests hret automated-elections ballots election-returns

Ballots vs Election Returns: Authenticity Prevails in Electoral Protests

When physical ballots are tampered, election returns become the best evidence of voter intent. Learn the rule from the Vinzons-Chato case.

Mar 12, 2013 election law digital evidence comelec automated elections best evidence rule electoral protests

Digital Ballots As Primary Evidence Protecting Electoral Integrity In The Philippines

The Supreme Court ruled that digital ballot images from PCOS machines are functional equivalents of physical ballots, protecting elections from tampering.

Jun 13, 2012 election law government procurement comelec automated election system public bidding option to purchase

Automated Elections Public Bidding vs Comelec Discretion in Purchasing the AES for the 2013 Elections

Supreme Court upholds Comelec's exercise of option to purchase PCOS machines for 2013 elections, ruling no new public bidding was required.