The Qualifications of a Mayor in the Philippines are the following:
- Citizen of the Philippines
- At least 23 years of age for highly urbanized city, At least 21 years of age for independent component cities, component cities, and municipalities on election day.
- Registered voter in the city or municipality where the candidate intends to be elected.
- Resident of the city or municipality for at least 1 year immediately preceding the election day.
- Able to read and write Filipino or any other local language or dialect.
The Qualifications of a Vice-Mayor are the following:
- Citizen of the Philippines
- At least 23 years of age for highly urbanized city, At least 21 years of age for independent component cities, component cities, and municipalities on election day.
- Registered voter in the city or municipality where the candidate intends to be elected.
- Resident of the city or municipality for at least 1 year immediately preceding the election day.
- Able to read and write Filipino or any other language or dialect.
The Qualifications of a Sangguniang Panlungsod (City Councilor) are the following:
- Citizen of the Philippines
- At least 23 years of age for highly urbanized city, At least 18 years of age for independent component cities, component cities, and municipalities on election day.
- Registered voter in the district where the candidate intends to be elected.
- Resident of the district for at least 1 year immediately preceding the election day.
- Able to read and write Filipino or any other local language or dialect.
The Qualifications of a Sangguniang Bayan (Municipal Councilor) are the following:
- Citizen of the Philippines
- At least 18 years of age on election day
- Registered voter in the district where the candidate intends to be elected
- Resident of the district for at least 1 year immediately preceding the election day.
- Able to read and write Filipino or any other local language or dialect.
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