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Aug 9, 2000 election-law dual-citizenship comelec public-office citizenship jurisprudence

Dual Citizenship and Election in the Philippines: Clarifying Qualifications for Public Office

The Supreme Court clarifies when dual citizenship disqualifies a candidate and how filing a certificate of candidacy can cure it.

Jun 21, 1992 anti-graft ra-3019 conflict-of-interest public-officers sandiganbayan criminal-law

Conflict of Interest Under RA 3019: The Domingo Case on Public Office Integrity

A mayor's conviction for conflict of interest under RA 3019 Section 3(h) shows why public officials must avoid even the appearance of impropriety.