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Oct 25, 2013 election-law comelec plebiscite davao-occidental suffrage supreme-court

Beyond Deadlines: The COMELEC's Power to Ensure Fair Plebiscites Despite Statutory Timelines

When a plebiscite deadline becomes impossible to meet, can the COMELEC reset the date? The Supreme Court says yes, in a ruling that prioritizes the people's right to vote.