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1987 Constitution of the Philippines
Art. IX-C, Sec. 31987 Constitution, Art. IX-C, Sec. 3
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1987 Constitution of the Philippines
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The Commission on Elections may sit en banc or in two divisions, and shall promulgate its rules of procedure in order to expedite disposition of election cases, including pre- proclamation controversies. All such election cases shall be heard and decided in division, provided that motions for reconsideration of decisions shall be decided by the Commission en banc.
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