MikeLigalig.com

A Bar Question given this year. Lifted from the column of Atty. Dandan Bantugan

“On August 8, 2008, the Governor of Bohol died and Vice-Governor Cesar succeeded him by operation of law. Accordingly, Benito, the highest ranking member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, was elevated to the position of Vice-Govenor. By the elevation of Benito to the Office of Vice-Governor,.a vacancy in the Sangguniang Panlalawigan was created. How should the vacancy be filled?”