Practice question
A party-list group places a sitting candidate for city mayor on its nominee list without her written consent. The group argues that the popularity of its program cures both defects. Assume the person remains a candidate in the same election and no other issue is presented. Which rule applies?
- Program popularity replaces every statutory nomination requirement.
- Only written consent matters; current elective candidacy is expressly allowed.
- Only current elective candidacy matters; consent is never required.
- The person may appear on unlimited lists.
- Section 8 separately requires written consent and excludes a candidate for elective office from the nominee list.
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 7941, March 3, 1995, Sections 8–9: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/3614
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