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Feb 3, 2003 election law pre-proclamation controversy ballot box security omnibus election code philippine supreme court

Limits on Pre-Proclamation Controversies: Challenging Ballot Box Security in the Philippines

The Supreme Court held that missing padlocks on ballot boxes are not a valid pre-proclamation issue, limiting challenges to the face of the election returns.

Nov 21, 2002 election law commission on elections ballot boxes election protests supreme court

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.

Feb 19, 2002 election law ballot box custody omnibus election code criminal liability poll officials

Custody and Accountability: When Election Officers Take Ballot Boxes Home

A Supreme Court ruling reminds poll officials that taking ballot boxes home without COMELEC authority is a criminal offense, even if the boxes are returned later.

Jul 5, 2000 election law election protest comelec ballot revision omnibus election code

Expediting Election Protests: The Ministerial Duty to Examine Ballots in Philippine Law

When election fraud is alleged, courts must immediately open ballot boxes and recount votes. Learn the rule from Miguel v. COMELEC.