Practice question
State the core Section 77 substitution requirements concerning the original candidacy, triggering event and replacement's party connection. Must the substitute also comply with filing and applicable timing requirements?
Legal references
- Batas Pambansa Blg. 881, Omnibus Election Code, Sections 70 and 77: https://lawphil.net/statutes/bataspam/bp1985/bp_881_1985.html
- Talaga v. COMELEC, G.R. Nos. 196804 and 197015, October 9, 2012, main decision, valid original candidacy and substitution: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2012/oct2012/gr_196804_2012.html
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