BARMM leaders ask SC to nullify Bangsamoro Electoral Code provisions

In their 64-page petition, the leaders argued that the BEC was issued by the Bangsamoro Transition Authority and was signed by BARMM Interim Chief Minister Ahod Balawag with “grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction” and for violation of the Constitution and existing rules.

“Moreover, it tampered with the sole authority of this Honorable Court to promulgate rules on pleading, practice, and procedure before regular trial courts in BARMM,” it added. The first regular election for the Bangsamoro Government will be held and synchronized with the 2025 national elections as stipulated in the Bangsamoro Organic Law, according to the Bangsamoro Parliament.

Also challenged were Sections 9 and 12 of Article IV of the BEC for being “inconsistent with the principles of republicanism enshrined in the Constitution and implemented in the [Bangsamoro Organic Law] insofar as said provisions impose a four percent threshold before a political party representative may qualify for a seat in Parliament.”

Law Law Latest News, Law Law Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

BARMM leaders ask SC to nullify provisions of Bangsamoro Electoral CodeFifteen leaders from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have asked the Supreme Court to declare nullify some provisions of the Bangsamoro Electoral Code (BEC).
Source: CNN Philippines - 🏆 13. / 63 Read more »

SC asked to void some provisions in Bangsamoro Electoral CodeThe Supreme Court (SC) has been asked to nullify certain provisions of the Bangsamoro Electoral Code (BEC) which set up an electoral system within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). ManilaBulletin
Source: manilabulletin - 🏆 25. / 51 Read more »

SC asked to stop implementation of Bangsamoro Electoral CodeFifteen local executives and officials from provinces in the BARMM have asked the Supreme Court to nullify specific provisions of the BEC after questioning its legality. | FArgosinoINQ
Source: inquirerdotnet - 🏆 3. / 86 Read more »

Group challenges legality of new Bangsamoro election code before SCThe petitioners accuse Bangsamoro interim Chief Minister Ahod 'Al Haj Murad' Ebrahim of grave abuse of discretion, and the regional parliament of going beyond its jurisdiction when it approved BARMM's electoral law.
Source: rapplerdotcom - 🏆 4. / 86 Read more »