G.R. No. 190582
April 8, 2010
ANG LADLAD LGBT PARTY vs. COMMISSION ON
ELECTIONS
Facts:
Comelec refused to recognize Ang Ladlad LGBT
Party, an organization composed of men and women
who identify themselves as lesbians, gays, bisexuals, or trans-gendered
individuals (LGBTs),as a party list based on moral grounds. In
the elevation of the case to the Supreme Court, Comelec alleged that petitioner
made misrepresentation in their application.
Issue:
Whether or not Ang
Ladlad LGBT Party qualifies for registration as party-list.
Ruling: