Practice question
A COC inaccurately lists an occupation. In the particular contest, no qualification depends on that occupation, and the challenger proves no relation between the statement and legal eligibility. Is the mere inaccuracy enough to satisfy Section 78's materiality element?
- Yes, all inaccuracies necessarily concern qualifications.
- No; the necessary connection to the office's qualifications must still be established.
- Yes, unless the candidate is wealthy.
- Yes, if the rival repeats the claim often enough.
- No; therefore no false occupational statement can have any consequence under any law.
Legal references
- Comafay v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 279413, January 14, 2026, main decision, materiality, falsity and deceit: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/70290
- BP 881, Sections 74 and 78: https://lawphil.net/statutes/bataspam/bp1985/bp_881_1985.html
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