Creating or altering local government units requires meeting Local Government Code criteria and approval via a plebiscite.
Can a new province or city be created simply by passing a law? Read More »
Territorial and political subdivisions are guaranteed local autonomy to independently manage their local affairs and serve their constituents.
What core principle governs the administrative relationship of territorial subdivisions? Read More »
Substantial boundary alterations require compliance with statutory criteria and a majority vote in a plebiscite among affected residents.
Local government units enjoy local autonomy, giving them administrative freedom while remaining under the national framework.
Are local government units completely independent from the national government? Read More »
A majority of COMELEC members, including the Chairman, must be lawyers with at least ten years of practice.
What are the professional qualifications required for the majority of COMELEC Members? Read More »
The Chairman and Commissioners of the COMELEC serve a seven-year term without any possibility of reappointment.
What is the term of office for the Chairman and Commissioners of the COMELEC? Read More »
The primary function of the COMELEC is to enforce and administer all laws relative to elections and referenda.
What is the primary function of the Commission on Elections regarding election laws? Read More »
The COMELEC holds exclusive original jurisdiction over election contests involving elective regional, provincial, and city officials.
COMELEC decisions regarding election contests for municipal and barangay offices are final, executory, and not appealable.
The COMELEC decides questions affecting elections but is explicitly excluded from deciding questions involving the right to vote.
Does the COMELEC have the authority to decide questions involving the right to vote? Read More »
