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Accreditation of Political Parties: COMELEC's Authority and the Limits of Judicial Review
The Supreme Court upholds COMELEC's discretion in accrediting dominant minority parties, affirming that courts will not interfere absent grave abuse of discretion.
Jul 31, 2009commission on appointmentsproportional representationpolitical partiesconstitutional lawdrilon v de veneciaprimary jurisdiction
Proportional Representation in the Commission on Appointments: What Drilon v. De Venecia Means for Political P
The Supreme Court explains when political parties can demand seats in the Commission on Appointments and the proper remedy for violations.
Feb 24, 2004election-lawpolitical-partiescomeleccertificate-of-candidacyparty-leadershipsupreme-court
Party Authority vs Electorate Protection: Resolving Leadership Disputes in Political Parties
The Supreme Court rules on who may sign party nominations, protecting parties and voters from factional confusion.