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Sep 23, 2014 election-law certificate-of-candidacy residency comelec local-government-code supreme-court

Residency Redefined: Upholding Election Results Despite Challenges to Candidate's Domicile

The Supreme Court clarifies residency rules for local candidates, upholding John Henry Osmeña's win as Toledo City mayor despite domicile challenges.

Dec 21, 2009 election-law residency-requirement hret congressional-elections 1987-constitution

Residency Requirement Upholding the Electorate's Will in Congressional Elections

Supreme Court ruling on congressional residency requirements, emphasizing that the electorate's choice prevails when evidence of non-residence is weak or inconclusive.

Jun 28, 1996 citizenship election law repatriation frivaldo v. comelec local government public office

Citizenship and Election Law: Reclaiming Governance Rights in the Philippines

The Supreme Court ruled on citizenship, repatriation, and election law in Frivaldo v. COMELEC, affirming that a repatriated Filipino can hold public office.