Practice question
During a properly pending disqualification case, an intervenor seeks suspension of the respondent’s proclamation after the respondent receives winning votes. Officials say only the original complainant may make the motion, even if evidence of guilt is strong. Which is the accurate reading of Section 6 of RA 6646?
- Every voter may suspend proclamation without a tribunal order.
- Suspension is automatic on any accusation.
- An intervenor is expressly forbidden to move.
- The provision allows a motion by the complainant or any intervenor; suspension remains a tribunal power conditioned on strong evidence of guilt.
- Only the ballot printer can decide the motion.
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 6646, Section 6: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1988/ra_6646_1988.html
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