Practice question
No opponent has filed a petition. Evidence nevertheless raises a Section 69 nuisance-candidacy ground. An officer claims COMELEC lacks power to initiate the inquiry unless a private party petitions. Which is correct?
- The officer is correct in every nuisance case.
- Section 69 permits COMELEC to act motu proprio, subject to lawful process and proof.
- Only the ballot printer may act.
- The commission must declare every candidate qualified without inquiry.
- The absence of a private petition proves bona fide intent.
Legal references
- Batas Pambansa Blg. 881, Sections 12 and 68-78: https://lawphil.net/statutes/bataspam/bp1985/bp_881_1985.html
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