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Jun 7, 2020 direct bribery revised penal code criminal law public officers supreme court evidence

Direct Bribery in the Philippines: Key Lessons from Mangulabnan v. People

Direct bribery explained through a landmark Supreme Court case: elements of the crime, evidentiary standards, and practical lessons for public officers.

Mar 12, 2008 election law pre-proclamation controversy comelec senate electoral tribunal pimentel v. comelec

Pre-Proclamation Controversies in Senatorial Races: Pimentel v. COMELEC Explained

The Supreme Court in Pimentel v. COMELEC limits pre-proclamation challenges in senatorial races, directing disputes to election protests instead.

Jul 24, 2006 election law ballot appreciation neighborhood rule voter intent comelec jurisprudence

The Neighborhood Rule in Philippine Election Law: Abad v. Co Explained

Learn how the Supreme Court applied the neighborhood rule in Abad v. Co, ensuring voter intent prevails over technical ballot errors.

Sep 17, 2000 election law marked ballots ballot appreciation comelec omnibus election code

Marked Ballots in Philippine Elections: When Stray Marks Invalidate a Vote

Philippine election law invalidates ballots with deliberate identifying marks, but accidental or third-party markings may still be valid. Learn the rules.

Jul 30, 2000 election law failure of election election protest comelec omnibus election code

Failure of Election Petitions in the Philippines: What the Law Requires

Failure of election is a narrow remedy under Philippine law. Learn the grounds, the limits, and how Banaga v. COMELEC clarifies the rules.

May 30, 2000 election law comelec manifest errors pre-proclamation controversy election returns

Correcting Manifest Errors in Election Returns: The Angelia Case

How COMELEC can correct obvious tallying errors in election returns even after proclamation, and why due process still matters.

Aug 20, 1996 election law failure of election election protest comelec omnibus election code borja vs comelec

Failure of Election vs. Election Protest: Key Differences Explained

Learn the legal distinction between a failure of election and an election protest, based on the Supreme Court ruling in Borja vs. COMELEC.