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Marco Reyes, a Filipino citizen, turned 18 on February 15, 2026. He moved from Manila to Cebu City on March 1, 2026 to enroll in a short course and to reside with a relative. He intends to vote in the May 2026 national and local elections in Cebu City. He has not resided in Cebu City for six months immediately preceding the May 2026 election and he has not yet registered as a voter in Cebu City; he has no other disqualifications. (a)Is Marco qualified to vote in the May 2026 election in Cebu City? State the controlling doctrine and apply it to the facts. (b)If Marco is not qualified, identify the governing rule that leads to disqualification and explain its effect on his suffrage. (c)If COMELEC denies his registration due to not meeting the six‑month residency requirement, what remedies does he have to challenge or cure the decision?

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No; Marco is not qualified to vote in Cebu City because he has not resided there for six months immediately preceding the May 2026 election; The controlling doctrine is the six-month residency requirement. Remedies: file a petition for certiorari challenging COMELEC's denial and, if necessary, re-registering once he fulfills the residency requirement. Yes; The six-month residency rule can be waived for students who move for education and intend to reside for the duration of their course. No; Marco is not qualified because he has not yet registered; Registration is a separate requirement from qualification. No; He is ineligible to vote because he is not a Filipino citizen by birth (or naturalization)

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