Practice question
A recall petition is sufficient and the required preliminary steps are completed, but no election has occurred. Explain why this does not itself remove the incumbent and describe the effect if the incumbent later wins the highest vote.
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 7160, sections 69 and 72–74, https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1991/ra_7160_1991.html
- Republic Act No. 9244, sections 1–3 amending RA 7160 sections 70–71, https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2004/ra_9244_2004.html
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