What is the role of the Electoral Tribunal?
Electoral Tribunals are the sole judges for all contests regarding the election, returns, and qualifications of members in each house.
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What is the age requirement for a House Member?
Members of the House of Representatives must be at least twenty-five years old on the day of their election to office.
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When is the regular election for Congress held?
Regular elections for the Senate and House of Representatives occur on the second Monday of May unless otherwise provided by law.
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How is the Philippine Senate composed?
The Senate consists of twenty-four Senators elected at large by the qualified voters of the Philippines as provided by law.
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What is the age requirement for a Senator?
A Senator must be at least thirty-five years old on election day to ensure maturity in the upper house of Congress.
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What is the residency requirement for Senators?
A Senator must reside in the Philippines for at least two years immediately before the election to qualify for office.
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What must Congress provide regarding the ballot?
Congress must ensure a system that protects the secrecy and sanctity of every citizen’s ballot.
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Nuisance Candidates under Philippine Election Law
This article talks about nuisance candidates, disqualification procedures and consequences flowing therefrom under Philippine election law.
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Everything You Need to Know about the 2025 Election Ban on Firearms and Deadly Weapons in the Philippines
Learn about COMELEC’s 2025 election firearms ban: regulations, exemptions, penalties, and compliance requirements for the 2025 Philippine elections.
Comelec Resolution No. 10986: Overseas Voting for the 2025 Philippine Elections
Learn about COMELEC Resolution 10986’s guidelines for overseas voting in the 2025 Philippine Elections, including key provisions and compliance processes.
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