Defensor-Santiago vs COMELEC; G.R. No. 127325; 19 Mar 1995; 270 SCRA 106
FACTS:
Atty. Jesus Delfin filed a petition seeking to amend the Constitution by people’s initiative. COMELEC issued an order for Delfin to cause publication of said petition and the notice of hearing.
ISSUE(S):
Whether or not COMELEC has jurisdiction over the Delfin Petition.
HELD:
NO. A petition for initiative must be signed by at least 12% of the total number of registered voters of which every legislative district is represented by at least 3% of the registered voters therein.
