This document outlines the syllabus for an Election Law course. It covers topics such as the definition of elections and suffrage, the Commission on Elections, voter qualifications and registration, candidates, campaigning and political parties, automated elections, election offenses, and the election adjudication system. Each topic includes readings and cases relevant to Philippine election law. The syllabus aims to provide students with an overview of the essential concepts and issues in election law.
This document outlines the syllabus for an Election Law course. It covers topics such as the definition of elections and suffrage, the Commission on Elections, voter qualifications and registration, candidates, campaigning and political parties, automated elections, election offenses, and the election adjudication system. Each topic includes readings and cases relevant to Philippine election law. The syllabus aims to provide students with an overview of the essential concepts and issues in election law.
This document outlines the syllabus for an Election Law course. It covers topics such as the definition of elections and suffrage, the Commission on Elections, voter qualifications and registration, candidates, campaigning and political parties, automated elections, election offenses, and the election adjudication system. Each topic includes readings and cases relevant to Philippine election law. The syllabus aims to provide students with an overview of the essential concepts and issues in election law.
II. Election and Suffrage 1. Definition 2. 3. Historv Rt'cidings: Moya vs. Del Fierro, 69 Phil. 199 (1930); Badelles , _. Cabili, G.R. o. L-29333, . February 27, 1969; Jose P. Laurel's "The Essentials of Popular Government. " III. Commission on Elections 1. Hi..:to:y 2. Composition 3. Qual ifications -! . Powers and Functicn<> (1987 Constitution, Omnibus Election Code' .J. Field Offices 6. IV. Voters We, The Sovereign Filipino People (The Book of Se\en Filipino Constitutions); Om.ilibus Election Code; Purisima vs. Salonga, 15 5CRA 70- (1%5); Cauton vs. CONlELEC 19 SCRA 911; Roque vs. COMELEC, G.R o. 188456, September 10, 2009 (see "ponenda" and separate concurring opinion of CJ Puno) 1. Qualifications for suffrage 2. Disquahfications 3. Local Absentee Voters -!. Overseas Absentee Voters .J. Detainee, PWDs, IPs, Media 6. Readings: We, The Sovereign Filipino People (The Book of Se\en Filipino Constitutions); Omni'; us Electi on Code (Sec. 118); E.O. o. 157 (Lv.:al Absentee Voting Law); R.A. No. 7166 (Sec. 12); R.A. No. 9189 (Oversas Absentee Voting Act of 2003); San Beda Law Journal, Vols. XLVIIJ and XLIX; Social Justice and Vulnerable Sectors (A Comelec for Registration of Detainees, PWDs and IPs); Championing PWDs (Government-NCO lnitiati\es To Provide Access to PWDs); People vs. Corral, 62 Phil. 9-!5 (1936) V. Registration of Voters 1. QHalification of Voters 2. Disqualifications 3. Election Registration Board -!. Deactivation, Reactivation, Cancellation .J. Inclusion and Exclusi on Proceedi.ngs; Jurisdiction 6. Readings : Omnibus Electi on Code; R.A. o. 8189 (The Vrters Registration Act of 1996); Yra vs. Ahano, 52 Phil. 380; A.kbayan Youth vs. CO\-!ELEC G.R. o. 1-!7066, March 26, 2001 VI. Candidates 1. Qua lifications 2. Disqualifications 3. Certifi cate of Candidacy -! . Nu isance Candidate 5. Readmgs: Onmibus Election Code; Article XI (Sees. 63-78); R.A.: No. 7160 (Local Governmem Code), Sec. 40; Villaber vs. COMELEC, G.R No. 148326, November 15, 2001; Labo vs. COMELEC, G.R No. 1(ifi111, July 3, 1992; Lonzanida vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 13.:>150, July 28, _ Abundo vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 201716, January 8, W3; Marquez vs.- COMELEC, 243 SCRA 338; De Ia Cruz vs. CO:MELEC, G.R. Ko. 192221, N0-ember 13,2012 VII. Campaign, El ection Propaganda, etc. 1. Concept, Campaign 2. Campaign. Period; Election Penod 3. Lawful election propaganda (-!) 4. Prohibi ted election propaganda ( 4.) 5. Prohibited contributions (8) 6. Lawful expenditures; Limitations on Expenses 7. Statement of Contributions and Expenses 8. Readings: Omnibus Election Code; Fair Elections Act of 2007 (R.-\ :o. 90l)6); R.A. No. 7166, Sees. 13 & 1-l; Chavez vs. COMELEC, G.R No. 162- , August 31, 2007; Penera vs. COMELEC, G.R o. 181613, November 2009; SWS vs. CO !ELEC, G.R. o. H 7-!71, May 5, 2001 VIII. Political Party; Party-List Organization 1. Definitions: PP, PLO 2. Gr0ups which cannot be registered as political parties 3, Grounds for cancellation of registration -!. Registration; Manifestation to participate in the party-list system :J . Rerusal and/ or cancellation of registration 6. :\omi.nation of party-list nominees 7. Qualifications of party-list nominees 8. Manner of Number; Raffle 9. Readings: The 1987 Constitution; Onmibus Election Article \ -:::I, Sec. 60; R.A. No. 79-!1; COMELEC Resolution No. 9366; Veterans Fe..:.-=ration Party vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 136781, October 6. 2000; Ang : .::.gong Bayani vs. COMELEC, GR. No. 14.7589, June 26, 2001; Atong PagL:::.m vs. COMELEC, G.R. o. 203766, April 2, 2013; Palparan vs. HRET, G.R. :o. 189306, Feb. 11, 2012 IX. Automated Elections 1. History 2. Automated Election System 3. Paper-based election system --l:. Minimum System Capabilities 5. Cohtinuity Plan 6. Ad_yisory Council; Joint Congressional Oversight Committe 7. ational Board of Canvassers 8. Readings: R.A. No. 9369; Roque vs. COMELEC, G.R. o. 188-1:56, 10, 2009; San Beda Law Journal, Vol. XLVIJ, March 2010; Automated El:-_-::Ions, Civil Society and Democracy by Rene \ . Sarmiento; Capiflla vs. c ;: \ !ELEC, G.R No. 201112, J u.ne 13, 2012 X. Recall 1. Grounds 2. :, _ Procedure Readings: The 1987 Constitution, R.A. No. 7160, Sees. 69-7-l ; COME--=:C Resolution No. 7303; Garcia \'5 . COMELEC, 227 SCRA 100; Claudi o vs. CC\, fELEC 331 SCRA 388 Xi. XII. XIII. XIV. XV. XVI. Failure of Elections; Special Elections 1. Grounds 2.. Call of Special Elections 3. Readings: Omnibus Election Code, Article L Sees. 6-7; Sison vs. C O ~ E C G.R No. 134096, March 3, 1999; Ampatuan vs. COMELEC, 375 SCRA 503 Election Offenses 1. Vote-buying, vote-selling, electoral sabotage, etc. 2. Persons criminally liable 3. Penalties 4. ;) . 6. 7. Prosecution Prescription Juris diction Readings: Omnibus Election Code, Article XXII, Sees. 261-268; RA. No. 9369; People vs. Ferrer, 54 O.G. 1348; Mappala vs. Nunez, 2-0 SCRA 600; People vs. Bayona, 181 Phil186; Lozano vs. COMELEC, G.R o. 94521, 9626, Oct. 28, 1991; Ong vs. Martinez, G.R. No. 872-3, August 21, 1990; Regalado vs. COMELEC, G.R No. 115%2, Feb. 15, 2000; COMELEC vs. Tagle, 397 SCRA. 618 (2003) Election Adjudicat:on System 1. Jurisdiction of Municipal Trial Courts 2. Jurisdiction of Regional Trial Courts 3. Jurisdiction of COMELEC -. Procedure in election contests: Courts, COMELEC 5. Procedure in I-IRET, SET 6. Readings: Article IX (c), Sec. 2, 1987 Constitution; Article XXI, Sees. 2-19-252, Omnibus Election Code; 2010 Rules of Procedure in Election Contests; Rules of Procedure in Election Contests Before the Courts Invohing Elective Municipal and Barangay Officials; COMELEC Resoluti on . o. 8804; COMELEC Resolution No. 916-!; Jalosjos vs. COMELEC, G. R. t o. 192-7-l, July 26, 2012; Lokin vs. COMELEC, G.R No. 179431-321, June 22, 2010 Appeal and Other Election Issues 1. Quo Warranto 2. Substitution 3. Withdrawal of COC .f. Execution Pending Appeal ;) . Appeal fee/Filing fee 6. Readings: Omnibus Election Code, Sees. 73, 76, 253; COMELEC Resolution No. 9518; Dumayas vs. COMELEC, 357 SCRA 358; Sande vs. CQ:'v1ELEC, 102 SCRA 1; Luna vs. COMELEC, G.R No. 165983, April 24, 2007; Loreto-Go vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 147741, May 10, 2001; Divtnagracia vs. COMELEC, G. R. Nos. 18Q007 & 186016, July 27, 2009; Santos vs. COMELEC G.R No. 155618, March 26, 2003; Navarosa vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 1579.57, September 18, 2003; Social Justice Society vs. DDB & PDEA, G.R. Nos. 1.57870, 158633, 161658, ovember 3, 2008 Election Best Practices Reading: From Some of the World' s Electoral Democracies: Insights and Best Practices by Comm. Rene V. Sarmiento r Elections and you! 1. Assessment of 2010 El ection and Ways Forward 2. Your role in elections as a student, as a citizen 3. Readi ng: Automated EJections, Civil Society and Democracy: The 2012 Taiwan Presidential Election (An Instructive and Impress ive Electoral Story) XVII. Practicum 1. Visi t a City Electi on Office; Visit COMELEC Main Office