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In November 2008, Jalosjos intend to change his domicile for good. He lost his
domicile of birth (Quezon City) when he migrated to Australia and acquired
citizenship there; He lost his domicile of choice and by operation of law (Australia)
when he reacquired Philippine Citizenship and renounce allegiance to Australia;
He acquired domicile in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay.
Jalosjos proved his actual physical presence in Ipil (affidavits of his next-door
neighbors attesting his physical presence) and an intention of making it his
domicile (left Australia, renounce his allegiance to Australia, and reacquired
Philippine Citizenship)
A candidate is not required to have a house in the community to establish his
residence or domicile in a particular place. Renting a house or in a house of a
friend or relative is sufficient. Jalosjos acquired a property and fish pond in San
Isidro, Zamboanga Sibugay.
Jalosjos is a registered voter of Ipil by final judgment of RTC of Zamboanga Sibugay
The SC respected the decision of the people manifesting their will that they voted
Jalosjos to become the Governor of Zamboanga Sibugay Province
Petition GRANTED and SET ASIDE the Resolutions of COMELEC disqualifying Jalosjos.