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Facts: A candidate for Barangay Captain of Barangay Malinis, Drew, files a certificate of candidacy (COC) with his party. After filing, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) finds that Drew does not meet the residency requirement in the barangay and cancels his COC for disqualification. The party immediately designates substitute candidate, Mira, and files substitution within the period fixed by law. Ballots have not yet been printed. (a)Identify the governing doctrine on disqualification of candidates and its effect on Drew’s candidacy. (b)Distinguish the rule governing substitution before the election from that after the election and explain how each affects the ballot and the election outcome. (c)Apply the foregoing to these facts and determine whether Mira may appear on the ballot and the likely result of the election.