Practice question
Which additional element does Comafay require beyond a false representation material to qualifications?
- A promise by the challenger to win the election.
- A favorable newspaper editorial.
- Intent to deceive the electorate as to eligibility.
- A particular campaign color.
- A guarantee that every voter read the COC.
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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