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Aug 6, 2024 election law disqualification comelec omnibus election code supreme court proclamation

Election Disqualification Petitions: Filing After Proclamation Clarified

The Supreme Court clarifies when a petition to disqualify a candidate may be filed, ruling that the deadline is the entire day of proclamation.

Nov 10, 2015 election-law dual-citizenship certificate-of-candidacy disqualification comelec local-government-code

Dual Citizenship and Election Disqualification: Agustin v. COMELEC

Explaining when a dual citizen is disqualified from running for local office, and how using a foreign passport can undo a renunciation of citizenship.

Oct 19, 2011 election-law certificate-of-candidacy disqualification comelec omnibus-election-code jurisprudence

Disqualification vs. COC Cancellation: Timelines That Decide Election Cases

The Supreme Court clarifies the critical distinction between election disqualification petitions and petitions to cancel certificates of candidacy.

Jun 25, 2001 election-law disqualification comelec philippine-law legal-timing

Philippine Election Law: The Crucial Timing for Filing Disqualification Cases

Understand the strict deadlines for filing election disqualification cases in the Philippines and why timing can make or break a case.

Dec 8, 1999 election-law disqualification comelec omnibus-election-code proclamation jurisprudence

Election Disqualification Cases After the Polls: What Bagatsing v. COMELEC Means

When a disqualification case is filed after elections, COMELEC must dismiss it and refer it for preliminary investigation, not suspend proclamation.

Oct 28, 1999 election law residency requirement comelec disqualification house of representatives electoral tribunal jurisprudence

Residency Disputes in Philippine Elections: Respecting the Electorate's Choice and Navigating Jurisdiction

Explaining Perez v. COMELEC on residency requirements, election disqualification jurisdiction, and the rule that the electorate's choice should prevail.

Aug 30, 1999 election law disqualification comelec omnibus election code evidence jurisprudence

Election Disqualification: Why Strong Evidence Is Crucial to Unseat a Winner

A dismissed disqualification case shows why clear, credible evidence is vital when challenging an election winner under Philippine law.

Mar 25, 1998 election law disqualification comelec omnibus election code proclamation jurisprudence

Election Disqualification Cases: COMELEC's Continuing Jurisdiction After Proclamation

The Supreme Court rules that COMELEC must continue hearing disqualification cases even after a candidate's proclamation, citing Section 6 of RA 6646.

Jul 24, 1996 fugitive from justice election disqualification local government code comelec philippine elections

Fugitive From Justice: Understanding Disqualification in Philippine Elections

The Supreme Court clarifies what "fugitive from justice" means for election disqualification under the Local Government Code.