What are the Qualifications to Run as Governor in the Philippines?
This article talks about the qualifications to run as Governor in the Philippines.
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What are the Qualifications to Run as Mayor in the Philippines?
This article talks about the qualifications to run as Mayor in the Philippines.
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Qualifications of Party-List Nominees
This article talks about the qualifications of party-list nominees pursuant to the Party-List System Act and relevant jurisprudence.
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What Happens to Government Officials Who File their Certificates of Candidacy?
Appointive government officials who file their Certificates of Candidacy are considered as deemed resigned while incumbent elective officials may run for an elective position without forfeiting their seats.
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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.
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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.
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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 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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A Brief Primer on Petitions to Deny Due Course or Cancel a Certificate of Candidacy in Philippine Elections
The information provided by a candidate in his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) cannot be taken lightly. Should a candidate make false statements of a material representation in the COC, his COC may be cancelled or denied due course. Section 78 of Batas Pambansa Bilang 881, otherwise known as the Omnibus Election Code, provides the remedy
