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Mar 17, 2015 election-law election-offenses comelec omnibus-election-code transfer-ban civil-service

Election Law Defining Transfer and Safeguarding Management Prerogatives During Election Periods

The Supreme Court clarifies what counts as a prohibited transfer during election periods, balancing COMELEC rules with management prerogatives.

Jan 25, 2010 election law fair elections act political advertising comelec candidate liability supreme court

Fair Election Practices: Candidates Responsible for Donated Political Ads

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on candidate liability for donated political advertisements under the Fair Elections Act and COMELEC rules.

Aug 19, 2009 election-law comelec appeal filing-fees jurisprudence

Perfecting Appeals: Strict Adherence to COMELEC Rules on Filing Fees

The Supreme Court underscores that failure to pay the correct appeal fee within the reglementary period is fatal to an election appeal before the COMELEC.