Practice question
Two nonincumbent candidates for the same office discover that they have identical names and surnames. Neither has a court-approved name change or other relevant exception. One refuses to add the parental surnames because his slogan is distinctive. Under Section 74’s specific same-name provision, which is correct?
- A slogan necessarily satisfies the naming rule.
- Once informed, each must state paternal and maternal surnames; the statutory incumbent exception is inapplicable.
- Only the younger candidate must comply.
- The rule automatically cancels both candidacies without process.
- The rule authorizes either to invent an unrelated legal name.
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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