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PD 1296 (The 1978 Election Code) Section 22

PD 1296 (The 1978 Election Code) Section 22

Ineligibility of person found disloyal to the Government.

Section 22

SEC. 22. Ineligibility of person found disloyal to the Government. —Any person found guilty in a final judg­ ment or order of a competent court or tribunal of any crime involving disloyalty to the duly constituted Govern­ment such as rebellion, sedition, violations of the anti-sub version and firearms laws, and crimes against the national security shall not, unless restored to his full civil and political rights in accordance with law, be eligible and his certificate of candidacy shall not be given due course nor shall the votes cast in his favor be counted. In the event his final conviction comes after his election, he shall automatically cease in office.

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