Philippine Supreme Court: Similar Nickname Alone Does Not Make Ilocos Sur Rep Candidate Nuisance Bet
February 16, 2026
February 16, 2026
MANILA, Philippines, Feb. 16 -- The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued the following news release:
* * *
SC: Similar Nickname Alone Does Not Make Ilocos Sur Rep Candidate a Nuisance Bet
The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc has ruled that using a nickname similar to that of another candidate in a previous election is insufficient to establish an intent to confuse voters and is not a basis for declaring a candidate a nuisance.
In a Decision writte . . .
* * *
SC: Similar Nickname Alone Does Not Make Ilocos Sur Rep Candidate a Nuisance Bet
The Supreme Court (SC) En Banc has ruled that using a nickname similar to that of another candidate in a previous election is insufficient to establish an intent to confuse voters and is not a basis for declaring a candidate a nuisance.
In a Decision writte . . .