Practice question
In a canvass governed by Resolution 8804’s stated framework, a candidate demands ten separate counsel each deliver the same argument to prolong proceedings. What may the board do?
- Allow unlimited repetitive argument as of right
- Destroy the petition without consideration
- Exclude every candidate from the canvass
- Transfer canvassing power to those counsel
- Apply the one-arguing-counsel rule and reasonable time limits against dilatory action
Legal references
- COMELEC Resolution No. 8804, Rules 3-4, automated-election pre-proclamation framework: https://lawphil.net/administ/comelec/comres2010/comres_8804_2010.html
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