Learn About the 2022 Philippine Holidays
This article discusses the Philippine Holidays, Special Working and Non-Working Days for the year 2022, as declared under Proclamation No. 1236.
Who is a Nuisance Candidate?
This article defines a nuisance candidate as one who puts the election process in mockery, cause confusion among the voters and clearly demonstrate that the candidate has no bona fide intention to run for public office. The Comelec may, motu propio or upon a verified petition (filed within 5 days from the last day for the filing of certificate of candidacy), declare a candidate a nuisance.
The Philippine Party-List System
This article talks about the Philippine party-list system, its composition, parameters and the method of computing the allocated number of seats.
Who are Disqualified from Running for Public Office?
This article talks about the disqualifications for running for public office embodied in the Omnibus Election Code and Local Government Code.
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What are the Qualifications to Run as President of the Philippines?
This article talks about the qualifications to run as President of the Philippines. The Constitution mandates that no person shall be elected President of the Philippine unless he is a natural born Filipino citizen, a registered voter, able to read and write, at least 40 years old on the day of the election and a resident of the Philippines for at least 10 years immediately preceding the election.
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What is the Effect of the Withdrawal of Certificate of Candidacy?
This article talks about the effects of the withdrawal of a Certificate of Candidacy. Although the person ceases to be a candidate for the position, the filing of a withdrawal shall not affect the civil, criminal or administrative liabilities he may have already incurred.
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When are Regular Elections in the Philippines Conducted?
This article talks about the dates for regular elections in the Philippines. Elections for national, local and ARMM officials are done every three (3) years on the second Monday of May.
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2021 Philippine Holidays
This article discusses the Philippine Holidays for the year 2021, as declared under Proclamation No. 986.
2020 Philippine Holidays
On November 15, 2019, President Duterte passed Proclamation No. 845, which designates the Philippine holidays, specifically regular and special non-working days, for the year 2020.
Employer’s SSS Condonation Program ends September 2019
The Social Security System (SSS) recently issued a reminder/notice to all employers of the current SSS Condonation Program and the fast approaching deadline, to avail of the program. Under the law, a penalty of three percent (3%) per month is assessed on unremitted contributions. This penalty continues to accrue and to compound, from the date
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