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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.

Jan 22, 2013 election law electoral protests ballot images electronic evidence hret automated election system

Ballot Image Integrity and Electronic Evidence in Philippine Election Protests

Supreme Court ruling on ballot images as electronic evidence in election protests under RA 9369 and the Rules on Electronic Evidence.