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De Jesus, Rogelio vs. PEOPLE, et al., 120 scra 760

ROGELIO DE JESUS, petitioner, vs. PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, et al., respondents.

G.R. No. L-61998 | 1983-02-22

D E C I S I O N


ESCOLIN, J.:

The question of law posed for determination in this petition for review on certiorari of the resolution of the Sandiganbayan may be propounded thus: Which of these entities have the power to investigate, prosecute and try election offenses committed by a public officer in relation to his office - the Commission on Elections and the Court of First Instance [now the regional trial court] or the Tanodbayan and the Sandiganbayan?

After the local elections of January 18, 1980, Ananias Hibo, defeated candidate of the Nacionalista Party for the office of mayor of the Municipality of Casiguran, Sorsogon filed with the...