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Showing 1–4 of 4 articles for “ra 8189”

Double Voter Registration in the Philippines: Legal Consequences Under RA 8189

Learn the legal consequences of double voter registration in the Philippines, based on the Supreme Court ruling in Labay v. People.

Protecting Election Integrity: The 120-Day Voter Registration Ban Under RA 8189

Supreme Court upholds COMELEC's denial of special voter registration within 120 days before elections, affirming the mandatory registration deadline under RA 8189.

Safeguarding Suffrage: Voter Registration Deadlines and Comelec's Authority

The Supreme Court upholds Comelec's authority to enforce the 120-day voter registration ban under RA 8189.

Upholding Election Officer Reassignments: Balancing Independence and Preventing Familiarity

The Supreme Court upheld Section 44 of RA 8189, which limits election officers to four years per station to ensure impartiality.