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Dimaporo v. Mitra: Election Candidacy Ruling by Rochedale Colasi is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The petitioner, a member of the House of Representatives, filed a certificate of candidacy for regional governor and was subsequently excluded from the Roll of Members by respondents based on Section 67 of the Omnibus Election Code. The Supreme Court ruled that: 1) Section 67 remains operative as it seeks to ensure elected officials fully serve their terms without distraction; and 2) respondents properly excluded petitioner based on the clear mandate of Section 67, as administrative officers cannot question

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Rochedale Colasi

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