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Mar 13, 2023 election law voter registration residency bascon v. negre ra 8189 rule 45

Bunkhouse Residency and Voter Registration: The Bascon Ruling Explained

The Supreme Court affirms that workers living in employer-provided bunkhouses can establish voter residency, provided they meet legal requirements.

Dec 24, 2017 election law certificate of candidacy perpetual disqualification material misrepresentation comelec condonation doctrine

Perpetual Disqualification and Material Misrepresentation in Election Candidacy

The Supreme Court ruled that filing a Certificate of Candidacy while under perpetual disqualification is material misrepresentation, voiding the CoC and making votes stray.

Jul 24, 2006 election law ballot appreciation neighborhood rule voter intent comelec jurisprudence

The Neighborhood Rule in Philippine Election Law: Abad v. Co Explained

Learn how the Supreme Court applied the neighborhood rule in Abad v. Co, ensuring voter intent prevails over technical ballot errors.

Aug 26, 1999 local government code barangay officials punong barangay sangguniang barangay administrative law supreme court

Barangay Appointments: Why Sangguniang Barangay Approval Is Required

The Supreme Court ruled that a Punong Barangay cannot appoint or replace barangay officials without Sangguniang Barangay approval.