G.R. No. 180363
April 28, 2009
EDGAR Y. TEVES, vs. THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS and HERMINIO G. TEVES
Facts:
In Oct 2007, petitioner was officially disqualified to run
for a congressional seat in the May 2007 election because of a Sandiganbayan
decision rendered against him in 2005 involving a crime, allegedly, of moral
turpitude.
The Comelec likewise rendered the issue raised by petitioner
as moot since the latter lost in the said election.
Issue:
Whether or not there WAS ABUSE OF
DISCRETION, AMOUNTING TO LACK OR EXCESS OF JURISDICTION when Comelec
disqualified petitioner in view of the petitioner’s conviction.
Ruling:
