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Jun 21, 1999election-lawipso-facto-resignationomnibus-election-codecomeleccertificate-of-candidacyequal-protection
Ipso Facto Resignation: When Philippine Politicians Lose Their Seats by Running for Another Office
The Supreme Court explains why elective officials are deemed resigned upon filing a certificate of candidacy for a different position.