Practice question
Before the COC filing deadline, one aspirant submits sworn certificates for mayor and vice-mayor in the same election. Before that deadline expires, the aspirant duly declares under oath the single office desired and cancels the other COC. An opponent argues that no timely correction is possible under Section 73. Which is correct?
- Multiple filing can never have consequences.
- The aspirant may remain eligible for both offices indefinitely.
- Only the receiving officer can secretly select an office after voting.
- Section 73 expressly permits the stated sworn choice and cancellation before the filing period expires.
- The aspirant must inherit an office instead.
Legal references
- BP 881, Section 73, filing of a sworn certificate of candidacy: https://lawphil.net/statutes/bataspam/bp1985/bp_881_1985.html
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