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Filing of Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) | June 27, 2025
The state has an interest in seeing that the electoral process is clean, and ultimately expressive of the true will of the electorate. One way of attaining such objective is to pass legislation regulating contributions and expenditures of candidates, and compelling the publication of the same.
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Key Takeaways from the New Rules on the Employment of Foreign Nationals | June 25, 2025
It is a process to evaluate and determine whether the employment of a foreign national is necessary to fill a gap, shortage or need in the local labor market, particularly in relation to the nature of functions, level of specialization and technological knowledge, and industry requirements of employers which are granted fiscal incentives, are engaged in priority or strategic areas of investments or operate public utilities under the Public Service Act, as amended.
When is a candidate considered a Member of the House of Representatives? | June 20, 2025
The Supreme Court has invariably held that once a winning candidate has been proclaimed, taken his oath, and assumed office as a Member of the House of Representatives, the COMELEC’s jurisdiction over election contests relating to his election, returns, and qualifications ends, and the HRET’s own jurisdiction begins.