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Dec 19, 2003 election-law comelec failure-of-election omnibus-election-code jurisprudence

Failure of Election Petitions: COMELEC Discretion and the Evidentiary Bar

The Supreme Court clarifies when failure of election may be declared, and why mere allegations without evidence will not suffice.

Jul 18, 2002 election law failure of election comelec election protest omnibus election code

Failure of Election Grounds and Remedies in Philippine Law

The Supreme Court clarifies the limited grounds for declaring a failure of election and why election protests, not annulment, address fraud claims.

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.

Dec 17, 1999 election law election protest comelec filing period omnibus election code

Deadline Missed: Understanding Election Protest Filing Periods in the Philippines

The Supreme Court clarifies when the 10-day period to file an election protest is suspended, and when it is not.