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Question 6
6. Pido, a private contractor, was convicted of Plunder in conspiracy with certain
government officials. He was sentenced by the Sandiganbayan to serve the
penalty of reclusion perpetua. Years later, his childhood friend, Benjamin, was
appointed as Secretary of Justice and was able to convince the President to grant
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Pido a presidential pardon. Both the judgment of conviction and the presidential
pardon were silent as to accessory penalties. Now a free man, Pido decided to
give back to the community by running for public office as Mayor of his
hometown in Bulacan. The incumbent Mayor sought your advice if he can
challenge the candidacy of Pido. On what ground/s can the incumbent Mayor
challenge the candidacy of Pido? Discuss.
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