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Jun 16, 2009 election-law mootness comelec pre-proclamation-controversy supreme-court

Mootness in Election Contests: When Expiration of Term Ends the Legal Fight

Expiration of an elective office's term can render an election contest moot. Learn the rule from Baldo v. COMELEC.

Oct 15, 2007 habeas corpus pnp restrictive custody administrative law police discipline philippine supreme court

Restrictive Custody in the PNP: Balancing Discipline and Liberty

The Supreme Court explains when restrictive custody of police officers under investigation is lawful and not a ground for habeas corpus.

Jun 23, 2006 election-law disqualification succession comelec local-government pre-proclamation-controversy

Disqualification and Succession in Local Elections: The Sinsuat Case

Explaining the Supreme Court ruling on disqualification of winning candidates, ballot appreciation, and succession rules in Philippine local elections.

May 30, 2000 election law comelec manifest errors pre-proclamation controversy election returns

Correcting Manifest Errors in Election Returns: The Angelia Case

How COMELEC can correct obvious tallying errors in election returns even after proclamation, and why due process still matters.

Apr 18, 1997 election law execution pending appeal comelec election protest philippine supreme court local elections

Execution Pending Appeal in Philippine Election Protests: When Can a Winner Take Office Immediately

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when execution pending appeal is allowed in election protests, and why COMELEC can stop a premature assumption of office.