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Jan 26, 2016 moral turpitude electoral disqualification omnibus election code libel public office eligibility certificate of candidacy

Moral Turpitude and Electoral Disqualification: Defining the Boundaries of Public Office Eligibility

The Supreme Court rules that libel is a crime involving moral turpitude, disqualifying a convicted candidate from public office under the Omnibus Election Code.

Jan 26, 2016 election law moral turpitude disqualification omnibus election code libel supreme court

Moral Turpitude and Electoral Disqualification: Defining the Limits of Eligibility

A libel conviction bars a candidate from office for five years. The Supreme Court explains why in Ty-Delgado v. HRET.

Apr 28, 2009 moral turpitude electoral disqualification anti-graft law comelec teves case

Moral Turpitude and Electoral Disqualification: The Teves Case Explained

The Supreme Court clarifies when a conviction for a prohibited interest involves moral turpitude, using the Teves cockpit case as guide.