Does the COMELEC exercise exclusive original jurisdiction over all election contests for regional officials?
The Commission on Elections serves as the primary tribunal for high-level local electoral disputes. It exercises exclusive original jurisdiction over all contests relating to the elections, returns, and qualifications of certain officials. Specifically, this applies to all elective regional, provincial, and city officials. This crucial adjudicatory power is defined in Article IX, C, Section 2 1987 Philippine Constitution. “(2) Exercise exclusive original jurisdiction over all contests relating to the elections, returns, and qualifications of all elective regional, provincial, and city officials…” 06-Mar-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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