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Philippine Supreme Court: COMELEC Can Call Special Elections for Congressional Vacancies Without Waiting for Congress Resolution
July 16, 2025

MANILA, Philippines, July 16 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release:

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SC: COMELEC Can Call Special Elections for Congressional Vacancies Without Waiting for Congress Resolution

The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled that the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) can hold special elections to fill vacant congressional seats--even without a resolution from Congress.

In a Decision written by Associate Justice Ramon Pa . . .

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