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(12) Enforce and execute its decisions, (19) Conduct hearing on controversies pending
directives, orders and instructions which shall before it in the cities or provinces upon proper
have precedence over those emanating from any motion of any party, taking into consideration the
other authority, except the Supreme Court and materiality and number of witnesses to be
those issued in habeas corpus proceedings; presented, the situation prevailing in the area and
the fund available for the purpose;
investigation of all election offenses punishable
(20) Have exclusive jurisdiction over all pre- under the Omnibus Election Code and to prosecute
proclamation controversies. It may motu proprio or the same. The Commission may avail itself of the
upon written petition, and other due notice and assistance of the other prosecuting arms of the
hearing, order the partial or total suspension of the Government: Provided, however, That in the event
proclamation of any candidate-elect or annul that the Commission fails to act on any complaint
partially or totally any proclamation, if one has been within four (4) months from its filing, the
made, as the evidence shall warrant. complainant may file the complaint with the office of
Notwithstanding the pendency of any pre- the fiscal or with the Department of Justice for the
proclamation controversy, the Commission, may proper investigation and prosecution, if warranted;
motu proprio or upon filing of a verified petition and and
after due notice and hearing, order the proclamation
of other winning candidates whose election will not (22) Perform such other functions as may be
be affected by the outcome of the controversy. provided by law.