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Fernando Laguda vs. Commision on Election, et al.

FERNANDO LAGUDA, petitioner, vs. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS and MUNICIPAL BOARD OF CANVASSERS OF LA LIBERTAD, NEGROS ORIENTAL, respondents.

G.R. No. 53747 | 1981-02-20

D E C I S I O N


FERNANDO, J.:

This proceeding for injunction was filed by petitioner Fernando Laguda, who was, prior to the 1980 municipal election, the Mayor of La Libertad, Negros Oriental, but who failed in his attempt at reelection, to enjoin respondent Commission on Elections, as well as its Municipal Board of Canvassers, from continuing with the canvassing of votes in certain precincts, imputing certain irregularities. What was mainly stressed was that the voting therein was actually conducted up to January 31, 1980, beyond the date fixed for the holding of reelection without any authority from respondent Commission. It was not...