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Rules of Procedure - Part V - Rule 23

Approved: 15 February 1993

B. SPECIAL ACTIONS
Petition to Deny Due Course to or Cancel Certificates of Candidacy

Section Guide

Sec. 1. Grounds for denial of certificate of candidacy

Sec. 2. Period to file petition

Sec. 3. Summary proceeding

Sec. 4. Delegation of reception of evidence


Section Details

Section 1. Grounds for Denial of Certificate of Candidacy. - A petition to deny due course to or cancel a certificate of candidacy for any elective office may be filed with the Law Department of the Commission by any citizen of voting age or a duly registered political party, organization, or coalition or political parties on the exclusive ground that any material representation contained therein as required by law is false.

Sec. 2. Period to File Petition. - The petition must be filed within five (5) days following the last day for the filing of certificate of candidacy.

Sec. 3. Summary Proceeding. - The petition shall be heard summarily after due notice.

Sec. 4. Delegation of Reception of Evidence. - The Commission may designate any of its officials who are members of the Philippine Bar to hear the case and to receive evidence.