Article IX-C of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
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Article IX-C of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines is the constitutional provision that establishes and defines the powers, structure, and functions of the Commission on Elections as the independent body overseeing the country’s electoral process.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Article IX-C of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines Context triple: [Commission on Elections of the Philippines, constitutionalArticle, Article IX-C of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines]
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Constitution of the Philippines
The Constitution of the Philippines is the fundamental law that organizes the Philippine government, defines the structure and powers of its branches, and guarantees the rights and freedoms of its citizens.
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Administrative Code of 1987
The Administrative Code of 1987 is a fundamental Philippine statute that organizes the structure, powers, and administrative procedures of the executive branch and its offices.
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Article VIII of the Constitution of Puerto Rico
Article VIII of the Constitution of Puerto Rico is the section that establishes the framework for public finance, including budgeting, taxation, and debt limitations for the Commonwealth’s government.
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Quezon City Charter
The Quezon City Charter is the foundational law that created Quezon City in the Philippines and defines its governmental structure, powers, and administrative framework.
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1987 Constitutional Accord
The 1987 Constitutional Accord, commonly known as the Meech Lake Accord, was a failed package of Canadian constitutional amendments intended to persuade Quebec to formally endorse the 1982 Constitution by recognizing it as a "distinct society" and adjusting federal-provincial powers.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: Article IX-C of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines Target entity description: Article IX-C of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines is the constitutional provision that establishes and defines the powers, structure, and functions of the Commission on Elections as the independent body overseeing the country’s electoral process.
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A.
Constitution of the Philippines
The Constitution of the Philippines is the fundamental law that organizes the Philippine government, defines the structure and powers of its branches, and guarantees the rights and freedoms of its citizens.
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B.
Administrative Code of 1987
The Administrative Code of 1987 is a fundamental Philippine statute that organizes the structure, powers, and administrative procedures of the executive branch and its offices.
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C.
Article VIII of the Constitution of Puerto Rico
Article VIII of the Constitution of Puerto Rico is the section that establishes the framework for public finance, including budgeting, taxation, and debt limitations for the Commonwealth’s government.
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D.
Quezon City Charter
The Quezon City Charter is the foundational law that created Quezon City in the Philippines and defines its governmental structure, powers, and administrative framework.
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E.
1987 Constitutional Accord
The 1987 Constitutional Accord, commonly known as the Meech Lake Accord, was a failed package of Canadian constitutional amendments intended to persuade Quebec to formally endorse the 1982 Constitution by recognizing it as a "distinct society" and adjusting federal-provincial powers.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | constitutional provision ⓘ |
| aimsTo | ensure free, orderly, honest, peaceful, and credible elections in the Philippines ⓘ |
| allows | Commission on Elections to sit en banc or in two divisions ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Article IX (C) – The Constitutional Commissions: The Commission on Elections ⓘ |
| authorizes |
Commission on Elections to accredit citizens’ arms of the Commission
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Commission on Elections to appoint election officials and inspectors ⓘ
linked to:
Board of Election Inspectors
Commission on Elections to decide all questions affecting elections ⓘ Commission on Elections to deputize law enforcement agencies and instrumentalities of the government for election duties ⓘ Commission on Elections to determine the number and location of polling places ⓘ Commission on Elections to investigate and, where appropriate, prosecute cases of violations of election laws ⓘ Commission on Elections to recommend to Congress effective measures to minimize election spending ⓘ Commission on Elections to recommend to Congress measures to prevent and penalize election frauds, offenses, and malpractices ⓘ Commission on Elections to recommend to the President the removal of any officer or employee it has deputized for election purposes ⓘ Commission on Elections to register political parties ⓘ |
| declares |
Commission on Elections as an independent constitutional commission
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linked to:
Commission on Elections of the Philippines
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| defines |
functions of the Commission on Elections
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powers of the Commission on Elections ⓘ structure of the Commission on Elections ⓘ |
| establishes |
Commission on Elections
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linked to:
Commission on Elections of the Philippines
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| grantsPower |
enforce and administer all laws and regulations relative to the conduct of elections
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enforce and administer all laws and regulations relative to the conduct of initiatives ⓘ enforce and administer all laws and regulations relative to the conduct of plebiscites ⓘ enforce and administer all laws and regulations relative to the conduct of recalls ⓘ enforce and administer all laws and regulations relative to the conduct of referenda ⓘ |
| guarantees |
fiscal autonomy of the Commission on Elections
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security of tenure of Commission on Elections members ⓘ |
| locatedInDocument | Article IX – Constitutional Commissions ⓘ |
| partOf | 1987 Constitution of the Philippines ⓘ |
| prohibits |
Commission on Elections members from being financially interested in any contract with the government
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linked to:
Election Commission members
Commission on Elections members from engaging in the active management or control of any business ⓘ Commission on Elections members from engaging in the practice of any profession ⓘ |
| providesFor |
appointment of the Chairman and Commissioners of the Commission on Elections
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composition of the Commission on Elections ⓘ exclusive jurisdiction of the Commission on Elections over contests relating to the elections, returns, and qualifications of all elective regional, provincial, and city officials ⓘ filling of vacancies in the Commission on Elections ⓘ judicial review of Commission on Elections decisions by the Supreme Court on certiorari ⓘ prohibition on reappointment of Commission on Elections members ⓘ qualifications of the Chairman and Commissioners of the Commission on Elections ⓘ rule-making power of the Commission on Elections in the exercise of its functions ⓘ term of office of the Chairman and Commissioners of the Commission on Elections ⓘ |
| requires |
Commission on Elections decisions, orders, and rulings to be decided by a majority vote of all its members
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Commission on Elections members to be at least thirty-five years of age ⓘ Commission on Elections members to be college degree holders ⓘ Commission on Elections members to be members of the Philippine Bar for at least ten years for a majority of the members ⓘ Commission on Elections members to be natural-born citizens of the Philippines ⓘ Commission on Elections members to be non-candidates in any election immediately preceding their appointment ⓘ Commission on Elections members to be of recognized probity and independence ⓘ Commission on Elections to file with the President and Congress a comprehensive report on the conduct of each election ⓘ |
| sets | seven-year term without reappointment for Commissioners ⓘ |
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Subject: Article IX-C of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines Description of subject: Article IX-C of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines is the constitutional provision that establishes and defines the powers, structure, and functions of the Commission on Elections as the independent body overseeing the country’s electoral process.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Commission on Elections of the Philippines
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constitutionalBasis
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1987 Constitution of the Philippines
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linked to: Article IX-C of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
Commission on Elections of the Philippines
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constitutionalArticle
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Article IX-C of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
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Article IX-C of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
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alsoKnownAs
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Article IX (C) – The Constitutional Commissions: The Commission on Elections
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linked to: Article IX-C of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
Article IX-D, 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
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relatedTo
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Article IX-C, 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
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linked to: Article IX-C of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines