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(a)Identify the central doctrine governing who may file an election protest and where it must be filed in Philippine law. (b)Facts: In the Province of Nueva Esperanza, Candidate A loses the gubernatorial election to Candidate B. A registered voters’ association, Nueva Esperanza Citizens for Clean Elections (NECCE), files an election protest alleging irregularities in canvassing across six municipalities and that the canvassed returns do not reflect the votes cast. The protest is filed with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) within the period fixed by law and is supported by sworn statements from four voters and copies of election returns. The respondent moves to dismiss on grounds that a non-candidate association lacks standing to file an election protest, and that COMELEC has no jurisdiction over gubernatorial elections in the province. The protest is timely and properly filed. Decide whether the protest may proceed, and state the governing rules you apply. (c)If the protest is proper, outline the remedy the proper forum may grant and the possible outcomes.