G.R. No. 154198
January 20, 2003
PETRONILA S. RULLODA vs. COMELEC and REMEGIO PLACIDO
Facts:
Comelec denied
petitioner’s request to substitute her deceased husband in the Barangay
Chairman Candidacy despite the fact that petitioner apparently garnered the
highest votes when constituents wrote her name in the ballots. Respondents
cited resolution 4801 and Section 7 of the Omnibus Election Code which
prohibits substitution of candidates. Private respondent Placido contended that
it was only right that he be proclaimed winner since he was the only one who
filed a certificate of candidacy and, hence, the only candidate running.
Issue:
Whether or not there was
grave abuse of discretion when Comelec denied petitioner’s request that she be
allowed to run for elections.
Ruling: see: RULLODA VS. COMELEC RULING
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