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Identify the governing doctrine on substitution of candidates in Philippine elections and apply it to the following fact pattern: A local party Solaris Coalition nominates candidate D for governor of Verde Province. Candidate D dies on May 12. On May 14, Solaris Coalition files with COMELEC a substituted certificate of candidacy naming candidate E, a member of Solaris Coalition, as substitute. COMELEC accepts the substitution. The election is scheduled for July 31. A rival party objects, contending that substitution is invalid because the vacancy was due to death and that E has not resided in Verde Province for the required period. E has resided in the province for two years prior to filing. Determine whether the substitution is valid. If valid, who should be proclaimed and what are the implications for the electorate and the party ticket.