Practice question
An executive-office appointment paper predates the election ban, but the office remained lawfully occupied until the prohibited period. Explain the vacancy requirement identified in Velicaria-Garafil and why an early paper is not enough.
Legal references
- Velicaria-Garafil v. Office of the President, G.R. Nos. 203372 et al., June 16, 2015, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2015/jun2015/gr_203372_2015.html
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