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Dec 21, 2020 election-law certificate-of-candidacy residency-requirement comelec local-government-code material-representation

Residency Rules for Local Candidates: When Incumbency Defeats a Domicile Transfer Claim

The Supreme Court cancels a governor's COC for false residency declaration, clarifying when an incumbent mayor cannot claim a new domicile.

Apr 24, 2012 election-law domicile residency-requirement jalosjos comelec citizenship

Establishing Domicile Intent AND Actions FOR Philippine Elections

The Supreme Court clarifies how reinstated Filipino citizens can prove domicile and residency for election candidacy, using Jalosjos v. COMELEC.