February 15, 1993

PART III
INITIATION OF ACTIONS OR PROCEEDINGS
BEFORE THE COMMISSION

Rule 12
Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Papers

      Section 1. Filing with the Commission.- The Filing of pleadings, appearances, motions, notices, and other papers with the Commission as required by these rules shall be made by filing them personally or through a duly authorized representative with the appropriate Clerk of Court of the Commission, or by registered mail except in a special action to declare a candidate as a nuisance candidate. If filed personally or by a duly authorized representative, the Clerk of Court shall stamp on the pleading the date and hour of filing. It filed by registered mail, the date of the mailing of motions, pleadings, or other papers or payments or deposits, as shown by the post office stamp on the envelope or the registry receipt, shall be considered as the date of their filing, payment or deposit with the Commission. The envelope shall be attached to the records of the case.


      Sec. 2. Papers to be Filed and Served. - Orders required to be served, pleadings subsequent to a petition or protest, written motions other than those which may be heard ex-parte, and written notices, appearances, demand or offer of judgment or similar papers shall be filed with the Commission and served upon the parties affected thereby. If any of the parties has appeared by an attorney or attorneys, service shall be made upon his attorney or upon any of his attorneys, unless service upon the party himself is ordered by the Commission or Division. Where one attorney appears for several parties, he shall be entitled to only one copy of any paper served upon him by the opposite side.


      Sec. 3. Mode, Completion and Proof of Service. - Service of pleadings, motions, notices, orders or judgment and other papers, the completeness thereof, and proof of such service shall be made in the manner prescribed by the Rules of Court of the Philippines.
 
 

	Rule 11	RULES OF PROCEDURE Table of Contents	Rule 13