How is a tie resolved if two candidates for President receive the highest equal number of votes?
In the rare event of a tie between candidates, the Constitution provides a clear tie-breaking mechanism. The responsibility to choose the winner shifts to the members of Congress. Both Houses must vote separately to select one of the tied candidates. A majority vote of all the Members is required to proclaim the winner. Article VII Section 4 1987 Philippine Constitution “The person having the highest number of votes shall be proclaimed elected, but in case two or more shall have an equal and highest number of votes, one of them shall forthwith be chosen by the vote of a majority of all the Members of both Houses of the Congress, voting separately.” 03-Feb-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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