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Election Overspending: When Party Membership Limits Campaign Spending in the Philippines
Supreme Court clarifies that party membership alone restricts candidates to the P3.00 per voter spending cap under RA 7166.
Perpetual Disqualification: The Price of Repeated SOCE Non-Compliance in Philippine Elections
Repeated failure to file SOCE triggers perpetual disqualification from public office under RA 7166, as affirmed by the Supreme Court.
When Can a Proclamation Be Voided: Integrity of Election Returns and Canvass Rules
The Supreme Court explains when a proclamation may be voided for defective election returns and canvass irregularities under RA 7166.
Void Proclamation: The Limits of Canvassing Authority and Protecting Electoral Integrity
When may a board of canvassers proclaim a winner despite an appeal? The Supreme Court explains void proclamations under Section 20(i), RA 7166.
Objections to Election Returns Must Be in Writing: Lessons from Cordero v. Comelec
The Supreme Court explains why written objections and evidence are mandatory in pre-proclamation controversies under RA 7166.