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Oct 14, 2013 election-law substitute-candidate comelec omnibus-election-code candidate-substitution philippine-elections

When Can a Substitute Candidate Validly Replace Another in Philippine Elections

Philippine election law on substitution of candidates: grounds, deadlines, and rules for valid replacement under the Omnibus Election Code.

Oct 9, 2012 election-law three-term-limit certificate-of-candidacy substitution disqualification comelec

Can a Second-Placer Win After a Substitute Candidate Is Disqualified? The Talaga Case

A substitute candidate cannot replace a disqualified candidate whose certificate of candidacy was cancelled. Learn what this means for election contests.

Jul 28, 1999 election law substitution of candidates certificate of candidacy comelec omnibus election code

Substitution Rules in Philippine Elections: When a Substitute Candidate Can Validly Replace an Original

Philippine election law on substitution: a disqualified candidate may be replaced only if he had a valid certificate of candidacy. Learn the rule.