Practice question
In a protest governed by Resolution 8804, the filing fee is unpaid throughout the protest-filing period, with no legally recognized exemption or exceptional relief. The protestant says fees can never affect the contest. Which is correct?
- Rule 6 identifies failure to pay within the filing period as a ground for summary dismissal.
- All election protests are automatically fee-free.
- A campaign donation to the party is the filing fee.
- The protestee must pay the protestant’s fee in advance.
- Payment is due only after the next election.
Legal references
- COMELEC Resolution No. 8804, Rules 6 and 8, automated-election protest framework: https://lawphil.net/administ/comelec/comres2010/comres_8804_2010.html
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