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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, Liberty Party, nominates candidate A for mayor of Metro City. Candidate A dies on June 1. On June 3, the party files with the Commission on Elections a substituted certificate of candidacy naming candidate B, a member of Liberty Party, as substitute. COMELEC accepts the substitution. The election is scheduled for July 25. A rival party objects, arguing that substitution is invalid because the vacancy was due to death and B’s residency does not satisfy the requirement. B meets the residency requirement. Determine whether the substitution is valid. If valid, who should be proclaimed and what are the implications for the electorate and the party ticket.