President - natural born,registered voter,able to read and write,at least 40 years of age ON THE DAY OF THE ELECTION, resident of Phils for at least 10 years immediately preceding such election (qualifications may not be reduced or increased by COngress) expressio unius est exclusio alterius qualification for right of suffrage does NOT require literacy. Election is every second monday of May. SC is the sole judge of all contests relating to the election, returns and qualifications of the President and Vice President. in case of vacancy of VP, president shall nominate from Senate or HR then voted upon by both houses in majority. VACANCIES IN THE PRESIDENCY: DEATH/DISABILITY/REMOVAL/RESIGNATION - VP shall become P FAILURE TO ELECT PRESIDENT; FAILURE TO QUALIFY - VP as ACTING President only
Cases: Civil LIberty Union v. The Executive Secretary