Pre-proclamation controversy is limited only to an examination on their face.

COMELEC has exclusive jurisdiction.

Divisions of COMELEC are vested with authority.
Manifest errors, tallying of results, illegal composition or proceedings: En
Banc
En Banc as the National Board of Canvassers: Authenticity and due execution of
the certificate of canvass.
Issues that cannot be raised:
Cases that require appreciation of ballots
Technical examination of the signatures and thumb marks of voters
Reopening of ballot boxes (election protest)
Padding of Registry List of voters (election protest)
Challenges directed against the Board of Election Inspectors
Election returns and certificate of canvass file it to the board