Practice question
A timely Section 78 petitioner proves that a COC’s eligibility statement was knowingly false and material. The candidate argues that COMELEC must cancel immediately without notice or hearing because the alleged evidence is strong. What does Section 78 require?
- Cancellation by social-media poll
- A party leader’s unilateral order
- Cancellation by the printer
- No process if allegations seem persuasive
- Due notice and hearing before decision
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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