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Practice question: Qualifications, Nomination, and Substitution of Party-List Nominees and Representatives

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Practice question

A sectoral party nominates a person who does not personally belong to the sector but has a documented track record of work and advocacy for it. All other qualifications are satisfied. A challenger says lack of personal sector membership alone is conclusive. Which is best under Section 48?
  1. Personal membership is the only possible connection
  2. Neither connection matters
  3. The rule recognizes sectoral belonging or the specified advocacy track record, with supporting evidence
  4. Wealth automatically qualifies everyone
  5. No evidence is required

Legal references

  • CR 11204 Section 48(G): https://www.comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2028NLE/Resolutions/res11204/com_res_11204.pdf

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