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Practice question: Party-List System (RA 7941; Exclude computation of party-list seat allocation)

Essay Medium Jurisprudence

Practice question

An otherwise eligible national political party fields candidates in legislative districts. Explain how Atong Paglaum limits its party-list participation and describes the role of a sectoral wing. Do not calculate any allocation of seats.

Legal references

  • Atong Paglaum, Inc. v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 203766 and consolidated cases, April 2, 2013, main decision, six participation parameters: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/1/55861

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