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Sinaca vs. Mula: Election Disqualification by Patricia Bautista is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The case discusses a dispute between two factions of the LAKAS NUCD-UMPD party regarding candidates for a mayoral election. The COMELEC initially dismissed claims to disqualify the candidate nominated by one faction, but later disqualified that candidate. The Supreme Court ruled that political parties have the right to select their own candidates and resolve internal disputes without judicial interference, so the COMELEC should not have disqualified the candidate.
- Author
- Patricia Bautista
- Language
- EN