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Defensor Santiago vs. Commission on Elections

G.R. No. 127325 Mar 19, 1997

The case challenged the validity of a people’s initiative to amend the Constitution, focusing on term limits for officials. The Supreme Court ruled that an enabling law is required, R.A. No. 6735 is insufficient, and lifting term limits constitutes a revision, not an amendment.

lack of implementing legislation insufficient signatures initiatory pleading requirements

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