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(a) Identify the governing doctrine on substitution of candidates in Philippine elections, including the grounds for substitution, who may substitute, and the required procedural steps.
(b) Distinguish the rules when substitution is triggered by death, withdrawal, or disqualification, with emphasis on the party requirement and the effect on the party ticket.
(c) Apply to the following fact pattern: A local party Northwind Alliance nominates candidate D for mayor of Eastville City. Candidate D dies on May 8. On May 10, Northwind Alliance files with the Commission on Elections a substituted certificate of candidacy naming candidate E, a member of Northwind Alliance, 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 does not meet the residency requirement. E has resided in Eastville City for two years prior to filing. Determine whether substitution is valid. If valid, who should be proclaimed and what are the implications for the electorate and the party ticket.