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F. V. Villagracia vs. COMELEC, et al

FELOMINO V. VILLAGRACIA, Petitioner, versus commission on elections and RENATO V. DE LA PUNTA, Respondents.

G.R. No. 168296 | 2007-01-31

                                          D E C I S I O N


PUNO, CJ:


At bar is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 64 of the Rules of Court with Urgent Prayer for Issuance of Temporary Restraining Order. Petitioner was proclaimed as winning candidate for the position of Punong Barangay in Barangay Caawigan, Talisay, Camarines Norte, in the July 15, 2002 barangay elections by a margin of six (6) votes.

Private respondent filed an election protest with the Municipal Trial Court of Talisay, Camarines Norte, under Election Case No. 001-2002....