Regular elections for the President and Vice-President are held on the second Monday of May, unless changed by law.
When is the regular election for the President and Vice-President held? Read More »
Certified election returns are transmitted to Congress and directed to the Senate President for the official canvass.
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Congress canvasses the votes for President and Vice-President in a joint public session after verifying the certificates.
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If a tie occurs, Congress breaks it by a majority vote of all members, with each House voting separately.
The Supreme Court, sitting en banc, is the final judge of all presidential and vice-presidential election contests.
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The President and Vice-President must take a constitutional oath or affirmation before they can officially execute their duties.
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Salaries for the President and Vice-President are fixed by law and cannot be reduced during their tenure.
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Executive power is exclusively vested in the President of the Philippines, who serves as the head of the nation.
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The President and Vice-President are prohibited from receiving any additional emoluments from the government or private sources.
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Each Electoral Tribunal consists of three Supreme Court Justices and six legislators, totaling nine members to judge election-related legislative contests.
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