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Nov 4, 2024 quo warranto election law comelec public office eligibility supreme court

Quo Warranto in the Philippines: Challenging an Official's Right to Hold Office

Learn how quo warranto actions challenge an elected official's qualifications in the Philippines, including deadlines, venues, and key Supreme Court rulings.

Dec 12, 2017 revival of judgment jurisdiction regional trial court court of appeals rules of court civil procedure

Revival of Judgment: Why It Must Be Filed with the RTC, Not the Court of Appeals

The Supreme Court clarifies that actions to revive a judgment must be filed with the Regional Trial Court, not the Court of Appeals.

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.

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.

Jul 16, 1996 mandamus quo warranto special civil actions public office election law

Mandamus vs. Quo Warranto: Choosing the Right Remedy for Public Office Disputes

Learn when to file mandamus or quo warranto in Philippine law, and how the Supreme Court's ruling in Garces v. CA guides the choice.