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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)Apply to the following fact pattern: A local party Summit United nominates candidate G for mayor of Riverbend City. Candidate G dies on May 12. On May 14, Summit United files with COMELEC a substituted certificate of candidacy naming candidate H, a member of Summit United, as substitute. COMELEC accepts the substitution. The election is scheduled for July 28. A rival party objects, contending that substitution is invalid because the vacancy was due to death and that H has not resided in Riverbend City for the required period. H has resided in Riverbend City for 1 year 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.