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2 candidates: Pedro Abad Santos and Juan Abad Santos = cannot be counted for
either candidates
One of them is an incumbent = counted in his favor
5. Where single word is 1st name of candidate and surname of his opponent.
What is written: Manuel Jose
Candidates: Manuel Regudo and Pedro Jose = cannot be counted for either
6. Idem Sonam
A name or surname incorrectly written which, when read, has a sound similar to the
name or surname of a candidate when correctly written shall be counted in his favor.
The question whether a name sounds the same as another is not one of spelling but
of pronunciation.
2nd part: 2 candidates, one of whom is an incumbent or reelectionist whose full name,
first name or surname is the same of the other candidate/s = counted in favor of the
incumbent candidate
3. Where candidate is a woman using her maiden or married surname or both
which is same surname of incumbent.
What is written: Surname only
If there is an incumbent candidate = counted in favor of the incumbent
None of the candidates is an incumbent = cannot be counted
What is written: Maiden surname
Another candidate bears the same surname = counted in favor of her
Ex. The voter intended to write "Vidal" but, due to poor handwriting, only "Vida" was
legible
7. Repetition of names in 2 or more lines.
General rule: Repeating a name twice on the ballot, one in the correct space and the
other in the wrong space = Valid as the name written in the correct space shall be
counted. Ex. Mayor Juan Dy
Vice Mayor Juan Dy
Exception: Where there is an intention to identify the voter. The same should be
rejected as marked. Ex. Mayor Juan Dy
Vice Mayor Juan Dy
xxxxx
Councilor: Juan Dy
8. Repetition of names on same line or space.
General rule: Will not invalidate the ballot
Exemption: Where there is an intent to identify the ballot
9. Where name is erased and another one written
What is written: Ally Belly (erased) Belly Ally (clear) = counted in favor of Belly Ally
When the name is cancelled = cannot be counted as the cancellation indicates
desistance
When the name is cancelled and another was written = vote is valid for the latter
10. Erroneous Initial
What is written: K. Merimar; Candidate: Peri Merimer = VALID
Where the initial and surname of one candidate appear on spaces for
different positions, the presumption is that the voter must have intended the
same individual, since identity of names necessarily connotes identity of
It is valid.
29. Vote in favor of disqualified candidate.
Any vote cast in favor of a candidate who has been disqualified by final
judgment shall be considered as stray and shall not be counted but it shall
not invalidate the ballot.
30. Accidental tearing of ballot
It does not annul the ballot unless the same was deliberately done to
identify it.
31. Failure to remove detachable coupon.
It does not annul the ballot for reason that the duty to remove the
detachable coupon lies with the board of election inspectors.
32. Vote for President.
A vote for the President shall also be a vote for the Vice-President running
under the same ticket of a political party, unless the voter votes for a VicePresident who does not belong to such party.