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Civil Registry Corrections: R.A. 9048 vs. Rules 103 and 108 Explained

Learn when to use R.A. 9048 versus Rules 103 and 108 for correcting civil registry entries, based on the Bartolome ruling.

Nicknames and Initials on Ballots: The Villarosa v. HRET Precedent

Learn how the Supreme Court ruled on nickname and initials votes in Villarosa v. HRET, and what it means for ballot validity.