What are the professional qualifications required for the majority of COMELEC Members?
To ensure legal competence, the Constitution sets professional requirements for the electoral commission. A majority of the members, explicitly including the Chairman, must be Members of the Philippine Bar. Furthermore, these lawyers must have been actively engaged in the practice of law for at least ten years. These strict legal qualifications are found in Article IX, C, Section 1 1987 Philippine Constitution. “However, a majority thereof, including the Chairman, shall be Members of the Philippine Bar who have been engaged in the practice of law for at least ten years.” 06-Mar-26About Nicolas and De Vega Law Offices
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