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Question 7
7. Andrew, a long-time advocate of women’s rights, is a bona fide member
of the BINI-bini Party registered with the Commission on Elections under
the party-list system. BINI-bini Party seeks to represent the women sector
in the House of Representatives. In the 2022 elections, BINI-bini
Party secured one seat, and its first nominee, Andrew, took his oath of
office and started to serve his term as a Member of the House of
Representatives. However, an electoral protest was filed against Andrew
on the ground that he is not qualified to represent the women sector
because he is a male. Is Andrew qualified to represent BINI-bini
Party in the House of Representatives? Explain.
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