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Jurisdiction of the Presidential Electoral Tribunal

Anabelle and Benito are candidates running for the position of President in the recent national elections. After the votes have been tallied, Anabelle claimed that there were irregularities in the counting process and filed an election protest before the Presidential Electoral Tribunal (PET).

Meanwhile, Benito contested the jurisdiction of the PET, arguing that as per the Constitution, the PET only has jurisdiction over the contested election of the President and Vice-President. He believes that the electoral protest should be filed before the regular courts instead.

Based on the 1987 Constitution, Article VII, Section 4, and relevant jurisprudence, determine the jurisdiction of the Presidential Electoral Tribunal in resolving Anabelle's election protest. Discuss the principles and guidelines that apply in determining the jurisdiction of the PET. Cite applicable laws and precedents in your answer.

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