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What is Dumlao vs. Comelec: Constitutional Ruling about?
The Supreme Court case of Dumlao vs COMELEC deals with challenges to two provisions of Batas Pambansa Blg 52 relating to qualifications for local elected office. The Court upholds the first provision disqualifying retired local officials over 65 years old from running for the same office, finding it a rational classification. However, the Court strikes down the second provision disqualifying those accused but not convicted of crimes against the state, violating the constitutional presumption of innocence. T
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- Nanz Jermae
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- EN