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2010-02-22 |
PUNO, C.J. |
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| In fine, the allowance or disallowance of a motion for intervention rests on the sound discretion of the court[12] after consideration of the appropriate circumstances.[13] We stress again that Rule 19 of the Rules of Court is a rule of procedure whose object is to make the powers of the court fully and completely available for justice.[14] Its purpose is not to hinder or delay, but to facilitate and promote the administration of justice.[15] | |||||
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2009-12-01 |
NACHURA, J. |
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| For this purpose, the Commission shall set the deadline for the filing of certificate of candidacy/petition for registration/manifestation to participate in the election. Any person who files his certificate of candidacy within this period shall only be considered as a candidate at the start of the campaign period for which he filed his certificate of candidacy: Provided, That, unlawful acts or omissions applicable to a candidate shall take effect only upon the start of the aforesaid campaign period: Provided, finally, That any person holding a public appointive office or position, including active members of the armed forces, and officers and employees in government-owned or -controlled corporations, shall be considered ipso facto resigned from his/her office and must vacate the same at the start of the day of the filing of his/her certificate of candidacy.[15] | |||||