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Mar 8, 2011 election-law citizenship comelec disqualification certificate-of-candidacy omnibus-election-code

Citizenship Disputes and Electoral Timelines: Gonzalez v. COMELEC on Disqualification Petitions

The Supreme Court clarifies the distinction between disqualification and cancellation of COC petitions, and the strict 25-day filing period under the election code.

Nov 17, 2005 election-law residency domicile certificate-of-candidacy comelec local-government-code

Domicile Dilemmas: Residency Requirements for Philippine Election Candidates

The Supreme Court explains what "residence" really means for election candidates—and why buying property alone won't establish domicile.