Practice question
A youth-sector representative validly elected within the prescribed age range turns thirty during the term. Under Section 48, must the birthday itself end the seat?
- Yes, resignation occurs at midnight automatically
- Yes, all House memberships end at thirty
- Yes, the party may ignore the statutory continuation rule
- Yes, a new election occurs on every birthday
- No; the rule permits continuation until expiration of the term
Legal references
- G.R. No. 257610 and UDK No. 17230, January 24, 2023, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2023/jan2023/gr_257610_2023.html; main decision and dispositive portion.
- COMELEC Resolution 11204, March 11, 2026: https://www.comelec.gov.ph/php-tpls-attachments/2028NLE/Resolutions/res11204/com_res_11204.pdf; Section 48.
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