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Rogelio M. Torayno, Sr., et al. vs COMELEC, et al

Rogelio M. Torayno, Sr., et al. Vs. COMELEC, et al

G.R. No. 137329 | 2000-08-09

PANGANIBAN, J.:

The Constitution and the law requires residence as a qualification for seeking and holding elective public office, in order to give candidates the opportunity to be familiar with the needs, difficulties, aspirations, potentials for growth and all matters vital to the welfare of their constituencies; likewise, it enables the electorate to evaluate the office seekers' qualifications and fitness for the job they aspire for. Inasmuch as Vicente Y. Emano has proven that he, together with his family, (1) had actually resided in a house he both in 1973 in Cagayan de Oro City; (2) had actually held office there during his three...