Philippine Supreme Court Clarifies Vacancy Filling Rules in Local Elections

The High Court reaffirmed that vacancies in local elective positions must be filled through succession rules rather than proclaiming second-place candidates as winners.

27 Aug, 03:19 — 27 Aug, 03:19

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Supreme Court affirms ruling: No ‘second placer rule’ in local elections

'For local elective positions covered by the Local Government Code, that vacancy is filled through the rule on succession, not by proclaiming the second placer as the winner,' the High Court reiterates

By Jairo Bolledo

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Philippine Supreme Court Clarifies Vacancy Filling Rules in Local Elections

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Supreme Court affirms ruling: No ‘second placer rule’ in local elections

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