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2014-11-25 |
PERALTA, J. |
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| In tracing the legislative history of Sections 100, 101, and 103 of the OEC, it can be said, therefore, that the intent of our lawmakers has been consistent through the years: to regulate not just the election expenses of the candidate but also of his or her contributor/supporter/donor as well as by including in the aggregate limit of the former's election expenses those incurred by the latter. The phrase "those incurred or caused to be incurred by the candidate" is sufficiently adequate to cover those expenses which are contributed or donated in the candidate's behalf. By virtue of the legal requirement that a contribution or donation should bear the written conformity of the candidate, a contributor/supporter/donor certainly qualifies as "any person authorized by such candidate or treasurer." Ubi lex non distinguit, nec nos distinguere debemus.[126] (Where the law does not distinguish, neither should We.) There should be no distinction in the application of a law where none is indicated. | |||||