Facts:
In 1988, the DILG Secretary Luis Santos designated Vice-Governor
Leopoldo E. Petilla as Acting Governor of Leyte in view of the fact that no
Governor had been proclaimed in the province of Leyte.
Subsequently, Santos also designated Aurelio D. Menzon, a senior
member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to act as the Vice-Governor...
Menzon vs Petilla
Post under
Local Government
,
Permanent Vacancy
,
Political Law Case Digests
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Victoria vs Comelec
Post under
Election law
,
Local Government
,
Permanent Vacancy
,
Political Law Case Digests
FACTS:
Due to
the suspension of Governor Romeo Salalima of the Province of Albay,
Vice-Governor Danilo Azana automatically assumed the powers and functions of
the governor, leaving vacant his post as vice-governor.
On
February 15, 1993, DILG Secretary Rafael M. Alunan III designated private
respondent Jesus James Calisin as acting Vice-Governor...
Navarro vs Comelec
Post under
Election law
,
Local Government
,
Permanent Vacancy
,
Political Law Case Digests
FACTS:
On March 25, 1999, elected Mayor Calimlim died thus creating a vacancy in his
position. By virtue of Section 44 of the Local Government Code, Vice Mayor
Aquino succeeded him. Accordingly, Danny
Tamayo,
the highest ranking member of Sanggunian, was elevated to position of the
Vice-Mayor.
To fill the vacancy in the Sanggunian...
Damasen vs Tumamao
Post under
Local Government
,
Permanent Vacancy
,
Political Law Case Digests
Facts:
A permanent vacancy occurred in the office
of the Vice Mayor of San Isidro, Isabella when incumbent Vice-Mayor Nelia
Tumamao died on December 2, 2004. Pursuant to Sec. 44 of RA 7160, Ligaya Alonzo,
the highest ranking member of the Sangguniang Bayan was elevated to the
position.
To fill the ensuing vacancy in the
Sangguinang Bayan,...
Recabo vs Comelec
Post under
Election Cases
,
Local Government
,
Permanent Vacancy
,
Political Law Case Digests
FACTS:
On March 27, 1998, Francisco R. Reyes, Jr., filed his certificate of candidacy
for vice-mayor of Mainit, Surigao Del Norte under the LAKAS NUCD-UMDP (LAKAS).
His nomination is evidence by the certificate of nomination and acceptance signed
by Fidel V. Ramos and Jose de Venecia, National Chairman and Secretary General,
respectively,...
Jainal vs Comelec
Post under
Local Government
,
Permanent Vacancy
,
Political Law Case Digests
FACTS:
Petitioner Mayor Salip Aloy Jainal and private respondent Julhatab J. Talib were candidates for Mayor of Indanan, Sulu in the 10 May 2004 elections. On May 20, 2010, the Municipal Board of Canvassers (MBC) proclaimed Jainal as the winning candidate.
On 23 May 2004, Talib filed a pre-proclamation case with the COMELEC praying...
Docena vs Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Eastern Samar
Post under
Mandamus
,
Permanent Vacancy
,
Political Law Case Digests
Facts:
On November 19, 1990, DILG Secretary Luis T. Santos appointed petitioner
Agustin B. Docena to succeed Luis B. Capito, a member of the Sangguniang
Panlalawigan of Eastern Samar (SPES), who died in office. Docena took his oath
on November 22, 1990 and assumed office.
On November 27, 1990, DILG Secretary Luis T. Santos appointed
respondent...
Abella vs Municipality of Naga
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Political Law Case Digests
Facts:
The appellant through a resolution closed a road which ran through
the public market and Abella’s property. Portion of the road was closed for the
expansion of the public market. As a result of the...
Lingating vs Comelec
Post under
Disqualification from office
,
Political Law Case Digests
Facts:
During
the first term of Mayor Sulong, an administrative complaint was filed against
him and several other individuals for Dishonesty, Falsification of Public
Documents, Malversation of Public Funds and violation RA No. 3019. On February
4 1992, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Zamboanga Del Sur found him guilty of
the charges and...
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