Practice question
In proceedings expressly governed by Resolution 8804, a candidate files a verified composition challenge before the board. Without any separate restraining order, the candidate orders staff to stop receiving all electronic results until judgment. The board instead continues receipt while addressing the petition. Which is correct?
- The candidate’s command overrides the rule.
- The board’s continued receipt follows Rule 4’s express non-suspension provision.
- Receipt conclusively proves the petition false.
- Every transmitted result must be destroyed.
- The board must permanently refuse all future results.
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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