Filing of Certificate of Candidacy.
Section 4
SEC. 4. Filing of Certificate of Candidacy. - There shall be a new period for the filing of certificates of candidacy for parliamentary district representatives and the list of nominees and certificated of acceptance of nomination with affidavits of non-affinity by duly accredited political parties or coalitions thereof: Provided, That those filed from 4 to 9 November 2024 must be refiled within the new period set: Provided, further, That the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) shall have the authority to issue appropriate rules and guidelines therefor: Provided, finally, That substitution of candidates or nominees shall not be allowed, except in cases of death or disqualification, pursuant to the rules and guidelines promulgated by the COMELEC.