Legal Insights
Plain-language guides and case briefs on Philippine law — researched from the firm's law library of 184,000+ statutes, Supreme Court decisions, and agency issuances, and written so non-lawyers can understand and act on them.
Party List Nominee Substitution Rules: Safeguarding Electoral Integrity
The Supreme Court clarifies post-election party-list nominee substitution rules, emphasizing mandatory deadlines and the electorate's right to choose.
When Can the Comelec Disqualify Bidders? Electoral Integrity vs Procurement Law
The Supreme Court rules on the limits of Comelec's power to disqualify bidders under procurement law.
Electoral Integrity: Credible Evidence Required to Substantiate Vote-Buying Allegations
The Supreme Court clarifies that vote-buying complaints need credible evidence, not just videos and speculation, to establish probable cause.
Freedom of the Press and Electoral Integrity: Rappler's Right to Live Stream Debates
The Supreme Court ruled that media entities may live stream COMELEC debates, subject to copyright conditions under the Intellectual Property Code.
Upholding Comelec's Discretion: Balancing Electoral Integrity and Due Process in Special Elections
The Supreme Court affirms Comelec's broad discretion in conducting special elections after failure of elections, balancing integrity against due process concerns.
Digital Ballots As Primary Evidence Protecting Electoral Integrity In The Philippines
The Supreme Court ruled that digital ballot images from PCOS machines are functional equivalents of physical ballots, protecting elections from tampering.
Electoral Integrity: COMELEC Division Authority and Ballot Preservation in Election Protests
A 2010 Supreme Court ruling on COMELEC division jurisdiction, ballot integrity, and the proper conduct of election protests.
Election Offenses and Probable Cause: The COMELEC's Role in Safeguarding Electoral Integrity
The Supreme Court clarifies the COMELEC's authority to find probable cause for election offenses and its limits on disqualification cases after proclamation.
Safeguarding Electoral Integrity: Due Process in Pre-Proclamation Cases
The Supreme Court nullifies a hasty proclamation in Cambe v. COMELEC, underscoring due process and the proper procedure for excluding election returns.
Upholding Electoral Integrity: Failure of Elections and Hold-Over Principles in Barangay Governance
Explaining the Supreme Court's ruling on failure of elections, void proclamations, and hold-over principles under RA 9164 in barangay governance.
Comelec Jurisdiction Over Plebiscites Ensuring Electoral Integrity Beyond Elections
The Supreme Court affirms Comelec’s exclusive jurisdiction over plebiscite disputes, upholding its authority to revise ballots and declare results.
Safeguarding Electoral Integrity: The Limits of COMELEC's Power in Unofficial Vote Tabulations
The Supreme Court nullified COMELEC Resolution 6712 for usurping Congress' sole power to canvass presidential votes.
Disqualification of Votes: Ensuring Electoral Integrity Through Proper Comelec Procedures
When can a disqualified candidate's votes be voided? The Supreme Court clarifies the rules on disqualification, stray votes, and succession.
Election Law: Ensuring Canvass Board Legitimacy and Preventing Electoral Fraud
The Supreme Court affirms COMELEC's power to nullify proclamations by illegally constituted boards of canvassers and to order recounts to protect electoral integrity.
Elections Under Scrutiny Supreme Court Safeguards Integrity In Automated System Procurement
The Supreme Court voids Comelec's award of the 2004 automated election system contract to an ineligible bidder, upholding electoral integrity.
Upholding Electoral Integrity: COMELEC's Power to Correct Manifest Errors
The Supreme Court affirms COMELEC's authority to correct manifest errors in vote tabulation, prioritizing the people's will over technical objections.
Void Proclamation: The Limits of Canvassing Authority and Protecting Electoral Integrity
When may a board of canvassers proclaim a winner despite an appeal? The Supreme Court explains void proclamations under Section 20(i), RA 7166.
Protecting Electoral Integrity: When Delaying Tactics in Election Protests Fail
The Supreme Court rules that dilatory motions in election protests undermine the will of voters and will not be countenanced.
Electoral Integrity Safeguarding Votes Against Tampering And Manipulation
The Supreme Court ruled that glaring vote discrepancies in election returns, certificates of canvass, and statements of votes constitute probable cause for election offenses under RA 6646.
Election Tampering Safeguarding the Integrity of Philippine Elections
How the Supreme Court upheld COMELEC's power to annul tampered election returns and order recanvassing to protect electoral integrity.
Election Protests and Succession: Ensuring Electoral Integrity After a Candidate's Death
The Supreme Court rules that election protests survive a candidate's death, ensuring the people's true choice prevails.