COURSE OUTLTNE and ADDITIONAL READING

for
POLITICAL LAW REVIEW

Professor: Atry. Bai Donna G. Dilangalen, Rph.

BASIC REFERENCES:
r The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the philippines
r Joaquin G' Betnas, sJ.' The 1987 constitution of the Republic of the Philippines: A cornmenrary,
Edition.
r Isagaai Cruz a\dCarlo Ctuz,The Constituaon, ZAZ4
r outline/Rer.iewer in Political Law,Justice Antonio Eduardo B. Nachura

POTICIES:
r Attendance'sriIl t'e checked every meeting.
Students ate tequired to wear proper attire dudng face to face and oaline
' meetilgs.
o students who are called to recite but are absent
shall get a grade of 60.
o Students who missed a quiz will get a gtade of 60.
r Students are prohibited ftom recording the online class.

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE PHILIPPINES

De Leon vs. Esguerra [G.R. No. 7g05g, August 31, 1gg7]

Manila prince Hotel vs. GSiS [G.R. No. 122156. February 3, 1997]
Francisco vs. House of Representatives [GR. No. t6oz6t, Nov 10,
2003]
Gonzales vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. L-2g196, November g, Lg6l)
lmbong vs. COMELEC IGR No. L-l}432,September LL, Lg7Ol
Occena vs. COMELFC [G.R. No. 56350, April2,L981]
Tolentino vs. COMELEC [G.R. No, L-341S0, October t6,1971]
Sanidad vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. L-44640, October 1.Z,1g76j
Province of cotabato vs. The Gov't. ofthe Rp peace panel on Ancestral
Domain [G.R. No. 18359L, October 14,200g]
Santiago vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 127325, March lg, LggTl
Lambino vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 174153, October ZS, 2006]

Republic Act No. 6735

THE CONCEPT OF THE STATE

collector of lnternal Revenue vs. Campos Rueda [GR. No. L-13250, act29, Lg71l
Magallona vs. Ermita, [GR. No. Lg7167,July 16,20L1
The Province of trlorth Cotabato v. The Government of the Republic of the philippines peace
Panel on Ancestral Domain [GR No. 193591, October 14, 200g]
Bacanivs. NACOC0 [G.R. No. L-9652 November 29, 1956]
Philippine virginia Tobacco Adm. vs. ctR [GR No. L-32052 luly zs,197sl
,
Gov. of the Philippine lslands vs. Monte de piedad No. g959, December 13, 191G]
IGR
co Kim Cham vs. Valdez Tan Keh [G.R. No. L-5a, september 17, 1945]
People vs. Gozo [G.R. No. L-36409, October 26, Lgl3l
Laurel V. Misa [GR No. L-409, January 30, Lg47l

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 Ruffy vs. Chief of Staff [GR No. L_5333, August 20,19461

THE DOCTRINE OF STATE IMMUNITY

Sanders vs. Veridiano [G.R. No. L-46930, June

10, L9gg]
Republic vs. Sandoval [G.R. No. L_946A7, March j.g, j.gg3]
Festejo vs. Fernando [G.R. No. L-5155, March 1,t,:.tg5,4l
United States vs. Guinto [G.R. No. 766A1, February 26,
1990.]
Veterans Manpower & protective Services, rnc. vs. cA
[G.R.. No. 91359,
September 25,lgg11
Merrit vs. Government of philippine lslands .],1,Ls4,
[G.R. No. March 27,193.6)
Amigable vs. Cuenca [G.R. No. L-26400, February 29, Lg72]
Republic vs. sandiganbayan [G.R. No. go47g, November
2L,lggl]
Republic vs. Feliciano [G.R. No, 70953, March 1Z,Lgg7]
United States vs. Ruiz [G.R. No. L-35645, May 22, 19g5]
The Holy See vs. Rosario [GR No. 1:}1.g4g, December ]., j.gg4J
Republic vs. Villasor IGR No. L-3067L, November Zg, Lg73j
Department of Health secretary v. Philippine Pharmawealth .].3,20A71
IGR No. 15g304, march
Department of Agriculture vs. NLRC
[GR No. 104269, November 1i., 1993]
PNB vs. Pabalan [G,R. No. L.-331LZ,June 15, 1978J
Rayo vs' cFt of Bulacan [GR No, L-55273-g3, December
19, 1gg1J
Bureau of Printing vs. Bureau of printinq Employees Ass.
[G.R. No. L-].s75r.,
January 28, 19611
Mobil Phils. Exploration vs. customs Arrastre service
[GR. No. L-2313g,
December LZ, 19661
civilAeronautics Administration vs. cA [G.R. No. L-51g06, November g,
19gg]
Air Transportation Administration vs. Spouses David
No. i.59402,
[G.R.
February 23, ZA1J"
Mun. of San Fernando vs. Firme [G.R. No. SllTg,April B, 1991]
Mun. of san Miguelvs. Fernandez [G.R. No. L-61744, June 25,
19g4]
Mun. of Makati vs. CA [G.R. Nos. B9g9g-99, October 1, 1990]
city of caloocan vs. Judge Alfarde [GR. No. ]:oTzTL,september 10, 2003]

ARTICLE II . FUNDAMENTAT PRINCIPTES AND STATE POLICIES

Section L

Vlllavicencio vs. Lukban [G.R. No. 14639, March 25, 1919]

Section 2

Kuroda vs. Jalandoni [G.R. No. L-2662, March 26, tg4g]

Agustin vs. Edu [G.R. No, L49LL2, February Z,1rg7g1
lchong vs. Hernandez [G.R. No. L-7995, May 31, 1957]
Gonzales vs. Hechanova [G.R. No. L-21g97, October.22, 1963]
ln Re: Garcia [2 SCRA 9M, August 15, 1961]

Sectlon 4

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 People vs. Lagman [G.R. No. 4iggz,July 13, 193g]

Section 5

Aglipay vs. Ruiz [G.R. No. 4S4Sg, March 13, 1g37J

Garces vs. Esteinzo [G.R' No' L-534g7, May 25, 19gL]
Taruc vs. De la Cruz [G.R, No. t44g0t, March 10,2005]
Estrada vs. Escritor [A.M' No, p.02_1651, June 22,
20O5]

Section L0

Calalang vs. Williams [G.R No. 47900, December Z, tg4f)1

Almeda vs. CA [GR. No. L-43900, tulV Zg, Lgtl!
Ondoy vs. lgnacio [G.R. No. L4tl.tg, May 16, L9B0]
Salonga vs. Farrales [G.R' No' L_470gg, July 10, 19g1]

Section 1L

secretary of Nationar Defense v. Manalo, G.R, No. 1g0g06,october

7, 200g

Section 12

lmbong vs, Ochoa, G.R. No. Z}4g1:g,April g,20L4

virtouso vs. Municipaliudge [GR No. L-4rg4,t March zr,tgrgl
Samahan ng mga progresibong Kabataan (SPARK) v.
euezon City [G.R. No.225442,
August 8,20171
Obergefellvs' Hodges, 576 U.S. (2015), June 26,2015

Section 16

Oposa vs, Factoran [GR No. j"010g3, July 30. 1"993]

Laguna Lake Development Authority vs cA
[GR No. 110I"20, March 16,1994]

Section 19

Tanada v. Angara, G.R' No' 118295, May 2, 1997

Garcia vs. Board of lnvestments [G.R. No. 92024, November 9, 1gg0J

Section 21

Association of Small Landowners in the phils. vs. Sec. of DAR [G.R. No

78742, July 14, 19891
Hacienda Luisita, lnc. vs. PresidentialAgrarian Reform Council,
[G.R. No.177101, July 5,2011]

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 Section 22

The Province of North Cotabato v. The Government of the Republic of the philippines peace
Panelon Ancestral Domain [GR No. j.93591, October 14, 200g]

Section 25
Basco vs PAGCOR [G.R. No. 9L649, May 14, 1.99L]
Limbona vs. Mangelin [G.R. No. 8039]., February 29, 19ggl

Section 26

Pamatong vs COMELEC [G.R. No. t61.g7Z, April 13,2OO4]

Section 28

Legaspi vs. Civil Service commission [G.R. No. 7Z1"Lg, May 29, 19g7]
Valmonte vs. Belmonte [G.R. No. 74930, February 13, 19g9]
. Aquino-Sarmientovs. Morato [G.R. No. gZS4t, November 13, 1991]

SEPARATION OF POWERS

ln re; Manzano [A.M. No. 88-7-196L-RTC, October 5, lggg]

Angara vs. Electoral Commission [G.R. No.450g]", July 15, 1936]
Casibang vs. Aquino [G.R. No. L-38025, August ZO, Lg7g1
Tanada vs. Cuenco [G.R. No. L-10S20, February Zg,Lg57]
Sanidad vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. L-44G40, October lZ,1976]
Daza vs. Singson [G.R. No. 86944, Decemb'er Zl,lgggl

DELEGATION OF POWER

Garcia vs, Executive Secretary [G,R. No. LOl273,july 3,. 1g92]

Araneta vs. Dinglasan [G.R. No. L-2044, August 26,tg4gl
Rodriguez vs. Gella [G.R. No. L-6266, February 2, 7gi3l
People vs. Vera [G.R. No. 456g5, November 16, 1937J
Eastern shipping Lines vs. poEA [G.R. No. L-76633, october i"g, lggg]
Ynotvs. IAC [G.R. No.74457, March ZO,19g7]
Tablarin vs. Gutierrez tG.R. No.7g164, July 31, 19871
Pelaez vs, Auditor General lG.R, No, L-23925, December 24,Ig6Sl

ARTICLE VI _ LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT

Section L
R,A. No. 6735 (System of tnitiative and Referendum)

Section 3

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 PimentelJr. v. COMELEC e.R. No. 16165g, November
3, ZAAI
Section 5

Tobias vs. Abalos [G.R. No. 11,47g3, December g,

1gg4]
Mariano, Jr. vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 118577, March
Z, igSS]
Montejo vs. COMELEC lG.R. No, 11g702, March 16, 1995J
Aguino vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 199793, April t, ZAhA]
veterans Federation party vs. coMELEC
[G.R, No. :.a-ozar, october 6, 2000]
BANAT vs. COMELEC tG.R. No.77927t. ApRtL
21,2009I
Ang Bagong Bayani-oFW Labor pany vs.
G0MELEC IG.n. No. 1475gg, June
26,2A011
Bantay Republic Act or BA-RA 794L vs. coMELEC
[G.R. No. rzizTL,May 4
2007I
sema vs. coMELEc and Dirangaren
[G.R. No. 177597,lury 16,200gJ
Atong Paglaum, tnc. vs. COMELEC,
[G.R. No. Z}3l66,April2,2013]
Ang Ladlad LGBT partv vs. coMELEc,
tc.R. No.190582, apriis,zorol
Palparan v. HRET [G.R. No. 199506, February 11,2010]
Philippine Guardians Brotherhood, rnc. vs.
coMELEC [G.R. No. 190529, Aprir
29,20LAl

R.A. No. 7941 (party List System)

Section 5

Romualdez-Marcos vs. coMELEC Ia.n. No. i.19976, september i.g,

1995J
Aquino vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 120265, September 1g, 1995]
co vs. House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal [G.R. Nos. gz!gt_92, July
30,1991I
Frivaldo vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 120295, June 28, 1996]

Section 7

Dimaporo vs. Mitra [G.R. No.96859, October 15, 1991]

Section 8

Republic Act No. 6645

Section 11

Jimenez vs. Cabangbang [G.R. No. 15905, August 3, 1966]

Osmena vs. Pendatun [G.R. No. L-17144, October 29, 1gO0]
Pobre vs. Defensor-Santiago, [A.C. No. 73gg, August 25,2009]

Section 13

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 Zandueta vs. De ra costa [G.R. No. 4626r; November 2g, 1g3g]

Section 14

Puyat vs. De Guzman [G.R. No. StlZZ, March 25,

i.ggzl

Sectlon 1"6

Santiago vs. Guingona, Jr. [G.R. No. L34577, November 1g, lgg8]
Avelino vs. Cuenco [G.R. No. L-Z9ZL, March 4, Lg4gj
Arroyo vs. De Venecia [G.R. No. 1^ZTZsS,August L4, Lgg7l
Osmena vs. Pendatun [G.R. No, L-1712[4, October 2g, Lg50]
Santiago vs. Sandiganbayan [G.R. No. 129055, April 18,2001J
Paredes,Jr, vs. Sandiganbayan [G.R. No. Llg354,August g,
1gg5]
De venecia vs. sandiganbayan
[G.R. No. L3az48, February s,z0ozl
U.5. vs. Pons [G.R. No. L1530, August 12, 191C]
casco Philippine chemicalco. vs.6imenez
[G.R. No. L-L7gg1,February 2g,
1963I
Philippine Judges Association vs. prado [G.R. No. La5J7l, November
11,
1993I

Section L7

Robles vs. House of Representatives ElectoralTribunal g6f/#,

[G.R. No.
February 5, 19901
Angara vs. Electoral Commission [G.R. No. 45091, July 15, 1936]
Lazatin vs. House of Representatives ElectoralTribunal
[g scRA 391 {19g8}]
Abbas vs. senate Electoral Tribunal [G.R. No. L-g3.r6l, october zt,
]rg}gl
Bondoc vs. Pineda lG.R. No. gTTl\,Septernber 26, LggL
Chavez vs. COMELEC l2r]- SCRA 315 (1992)l
Pimentel vs. House of Representatives ElectoralTribunal
[G.R. No. L4i,agg,
November 29,2OAZ|
Palparan v. HRET,G.R. No. 189506, February Lj.,Z01O
Ongsiako Reyes vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. ZA7Z64,June 25,2013]

Section 18

Daza vs. Singson [G.R. No. 86344, December 21, lggg]

Coseteng vs. Mitra [G.R. No. 86649, July 1.2, 1990]
Guingona vs. Gonzales [G.R. No. L0igTl.,October 20,lg9l]

Section 21

Bengzon vs. Senate Blue Ribbon committee [G.R. No. 99914, November 20, 1gg1]
standard chartered Bank vs. senate committee on Banks [G.R. No. t67L7g,
December 27,2W71
1g50]
Arnault vs. Nazareno [G.R. No. L-3820, July 18, '?

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 Senate vs. Ermita [G,R. No. L69777, April20,2006]
Gudani vs. Senga [G.R. No.170165, August 15,2006]
ln re Petition for lssuance of writ of Habeas corpus of camilo L. sabio
[G.R. No.
L7 4340, October 17, 2AA6|
Neri v. Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and lnvestigations,
[G.R. No. 180643, March 25,2008]
Garcillano v. House of Representatives [G.R. No- 170339, December 23, 20og]

Section 22

Senate vs. Ermita [G.R. No. 769777, April20,200G]

Section 24

Tolentino vs. Secretary of Finance [G.R, No. L13544, August 25,1gg4l

Alvarez vs. Guingona [G.R. No. 118303, January 31, 1996]

Section 25

Lawyers Against Monopoly and poverty vs. seretary of DBM [G.R. No" t64gg7,
April24,20L2l
Garcia vs" Mata [G.R. No. L-337L3, July 30, 1g75J
Demetria vs. Alba [G.R. No. 7L977 , February 27 ,irggtl
Phifconsa vs. Enriquez [G.R. No. 113105, August 19, Lgg47
Belgica v. Ochoa, G.R. No.208560, November 1"1,2013
Syjuco vs. Abad, G.R. No. 209135, July !,ZOLA

Section 26

Philconsa vs. Gimenez [G.R. No. L-23326, December 18, 1965]

Tio vs. Videogram Regulatory Board tG.R. No. L-7S6g7,June 1g, 1997l
Philippine Judges Association vs- Prado [G.R. No. ro5377, November L1-, tgg3]
Tolentino vs. Secretary of Finance [G.R. No. 115544, August 25, tgg4l
Tan vs. Del Rosario [G.R. No. 109289, October 3, 1994]
Tobias vs. Abalos [G.R. No. L7478J, December B, 1994]
ABAKADA Guro Party List vs. Ermita [G.R. No. 168056, September i., 2005]

Sectlon 27

Gonzales vs. Macaraig [G,R. No. 87636, November 19, 1gg0]

Bengzon vs. Drilon [G.R. No. L03524, April 15, 1992]
Philconsa vs. Enriquez [G.R. No. 113105, August 19, Lgg|j

Section 28

Kapatiran ng mga Naglilingkod sa Pamahalaan ng pilipinas vs. Tan [G.R. No. L-

81311, June 30, 19881 ..r
Lung Center vs. Quezon City [G.R. No. 144104, June 29, 2004] , . ofr
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 Province of Abra vs. Hernando [G.R. No. L-49336, August 31, 1gglJ
Abra Valley College vs. Aquino [G.R. No. L-39086, June 15, 19gg]

Section 29

Pascual vs. secretary of public works [G.R. No. L-3.040s, December 29,
1960]
Aglipayvs. Ruiz [G.R. No. 45459, March 13,1937]
Guingona vs. Carague [G.R. No. g4SZl-, April 22,199!!
Osmena vs. Orbos [G.R. No. 99gg6, March 31, 1993]
Philconsa vs. Enriquez [G.R. No. 113105, August 19, 1994]

Section 30

First Lepanto ceramics, lnc. vs. cA [G.R. No. 110571, March 10, 1994]
Diaz vs" CA lG.R. No, L0g6g8, December 5, 1gg4]

Section 32

Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority vs. coMELEC [c.R. No. 125418, september
26, 1996l

ARTICLE VII- EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

Section 1

Marcos vs. Manglapus [G.R. No.88211, September L5, Lgggl

[G.R. No. 88211, October 27, Lghgl
Estrada vs. Arroyo [G.R. No. L457L0, March 2,2001]
Soliven vs. Makasiar [G,R. No.82585, November 14 I"9B8l
De Lima vs Duterte [G.R. No. 227635, October 15,2019

Section 4

Brillantes vs COMELEC [G.R. No. 163L9Z,June 15,2004]

Lopez vs. Senate [G.R. No. 16355G, June B, 2004]
Pormento vs. Estrada, [G.R.No. 19L988, Ausgust 31,20j_0]

Section 13

Doromal vs. Sandiganbayan [G.R. No. 85469, September 7, lg8g]

civil Liberties union vs. Executive secretary [G.R. No.83896, February 2z,!gglj
Dela Cruz vs. Commission on Audit [G.R. No. 138489, November Zg,ZAOtl
Funa v. Agra, G.R. No. 1916214, February 19,2013

Section 15

Aytona vs. Castillo [G.R. No. L-19313, January 19, 1962] . n ,3

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 In re Appointments dated March 30, 1998 of Hon. Valenzuela and Hon.
Vallarta
[A.M. No. 98-5-01-SC. November 9, 1998.]
De castro vs. ludicial and Bar council lG.R. No. 191002, March 17,zahol
De castro vs. iudicial and Bar council tG.R. No. 19L002, April 20, 20101

Section 16

Binamira vs. Garucho [G.R. No, 92009, July 30, 1g90]

Sarmiento vs. Mison [G.R. No. L-79914, December 1-l,1rggTl
Bautista vs. Salonga [G.R. No.86439, April 13, 1999]
Quintos-Deles vs. commission on Appointments [G.R. No. g32lG, september 4,
19891
Calderon vs. Carale [G,R. No.91636, April 23,lggll
Tarosa vs. Singson [G.R. No. LL7Z41, May 25, L9g4]
Soriano vs. Lista [G.R. No. 153881, Marcir 24,2003J
Pimentelvs. Ermita [G.R. No. L64g7g, October 13,2005]
Flores vs. Drllon [G.R. No. LAA73Z,June 22, 1g93]
Matibag vs. Benipayo lG.R. No. 149036, April 2,20021
Luego vs. civil Service commission [G.R. No. L-69131, August 5. 19g6]
Pobre vs. Mendieta [G.R. No. 106G77, July 23, 1993]

Section 17

Drilon vs" Lim [G.R. No. 3,L2497, August 4, Lgg4!

Villena vs. Secretary of lnterior [G.R. No. 46570, Aprll 21, 193g]
Lacson-Magallanes co., lnc. vs. Pano [G.R. No. L.z7g]-r, November !7,tg6ll
City of lligan vs. Director of Lands [G.R. No. L-30852, February 26, 19gg]
Gascon vs. Arroyo [G.R. No. 78389, October 16, lgBg]
Kilusang Bayan vs, Dominguez [G.R. No. 85439, January 13.,1rgg2]
Ang-Angco vs" Castillo [G.R. No. L-t7!69, November 30, j.963]
National Marketing Corp, vs. Arca [G.R. No. L-25743; September 30, 1969]
Biraogo vs^ The Philippine Truth commission [G.R. No. 192935, December T,zotal

Section 18

Guazon vs. De Villa [GR. No.80508, January 30, 1gg0]

Ruffy vs. Chief of Staff [G.R. No. L-533, August ZO, t946!
Olaguer vs. Military Commission No. 34 [G.R. No. L-54S58, May 22, tggT]
Quilona vs. General Court Martial [G.R. No. 96G07, March 4,Igg2]
Gudani vs. Senga [G.R. No. 170L65, August 15,2006]
SANLAKAS vs. Reyes [G.R. No. 159085, February 3,2004]
David vs. Arroyo, [G.R. No. 171396, May 3, 2006]
IBP vs. Zamora, [G.R. No. L4L284, August 15,2000]
Fortun v. Macapagal-Arroyo, [G.R. No. 190293, March ZO,ZOIZI
Lagman vs. Medialdea, G.R. No. 231658, July zt, ZOtl
Lagman vs. Pimentel, G.R. No. 235935, February 6, 20lB

Section L9

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 Torres vs. Gonzales [G.R. No.76972, July 23, tggT]
Monsanto vs. Factoran IG.R. No. 7gl3g, Febru:ry g, lg8gl
People vs. Salle, Jr. lG.R. No. 103567, December 4, j.g95l
Garcia vs. commission on Audit lG.R. No. 75025, september i.4,
19931
Sabello vs. DECS [G.R. No. 87697, December 26, 1989]
Llamas vs. Orbos [G.R. No. g9O3]., October j.S, 19g j.l

Section 21

commissioner of customs vs, Eastern sea Trading

[G.R. No. L-.J,4zrg,october 3].,
19511
Pimentel vs. Executive Secretary [G.R. No. j.s80gg, July 6, 2005]
Bayan Muna vs. Romulo, [G.R. No. 1596j.g, February 1,201.\]

Section 28

AKBAYAN vs. Aquino [G.R. No. 170516, July L6, 2008]

ARTICLE VIII. JUDICIATDEPARTMENT

Section 1

Santiago vs. Bautista [G.R. No, L-L429, October 3j-, 1961]

Limkaichong v. COMELEC [G.R. Nos. 178937-92, -July 30, 2009]
Daza vs. Singson [G.R. No. 96344, December 2j,, 19gg]
PACU vs. secretary of Education [G.R. No. L-5279, october 3i., ].9551
Mariano, Jr. vs" COMELEC [G.R. No. 118577, March 7, LggS]
David vs, Arroyo, [6,.R. No. L7\396, May 3, 200G]
Pormento vs. Estrada, [G.R. No. 191988, August Z1.,ZALO|
Macasiano vs. National Housing Authority [G.R. No. taTgzT,July 1, 1993J
Joya vs. PCGG [G.R. No. 96541, August 24,L993)
Legaspivs. CivilService Commission [G.R. No. 7Zllg, May 29, 19g7]
Dumlao vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. L-52245, January ZZ,lggA]
Bugnay construction & Devt. corp, vs. Laron [G.R. No. 799g3, August 10, 19gg]
Kilosbayan, lnc. vs. Guingona [G.R. No. llZ37S, May 5, L994]
Philconsa vs. Enriquez [G.R. No. 113].05, August Lg,1gg4)
Tatad vs. Garcia, Jr. [G.R. No. !\4222, April 6, 1995]
Oposa vs. Factoran, Jr. [G.R. No. 101083, July 30, 1993]
Kilosbayan vs. Morato [G.R, No. j.].89j.0, November 10, 1gg5l
Lozada vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. L-59068, January 27, tgg3]

Section 2

Mantruste Systems, lnc. vs. CA [G.R. Nos. g6540-41, November 6, i.999]

Malaga vs. Penachos, Jr. [G.R. No. 866g5, September 3, 1gg2]

Section 3

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 Bengzon vs. Drilon [G.R. No. 103524, April L5, 1992]

Section 4

Limketkai Sons Milllng, lnc. vs. CA [g.n. No. 118509, September 5, 1996]
De Castro vs, Judicial and Bar Council [G.R; No. 191"002, March L7,?.ALOI
De Castro vs. Judicialand Bar Council [G.R. No, tgLAOZ, April2O2010l
Macalintal vs. PET [G.R. No. 1.916L8, November 23,20I.0]

Section 5
Drilon vs, Lim [G.R. No. Lt2497,August 4,19941
Larranaga vs. CA [G.R. No. L3A644, March 13, 1998]
Bustos vs. Lucero [C.R. No. L-2068, October 20, 1g4g]
First Lepanto Ceramics, Inc. vs. CA [C.R. No. L10571, March 10, Lgg4]
Aruelo vs. CA [G.R. No. 1A7852, October 20, 1993]
Javellana vs. DILG [G.R. No. 1A2549, August 10, 1992]

Section 6

Maceda vs. Vasquez [G.R. No. tO278L, April22, 1993]

Raquiza vs. Castaneda, Jr. [A.M. No. 1312-CF1, January g1', LgTBl

Section 7

Kilosbayan vs. Ermita [G.R. No. L777ZL,Juty 3,2007]

Section I
Dulay vs. JBC [G.R. No. 202143, luiy 3,2ALZ|
Chavez vs. JBC [G.R. No. 202242, July 77,2OLZ|
Aguinaldo vs, Aquino [G.R. No.224302, November 29, 2016]

Section 10

Nitafan vs. commissioner of internal Revenue [G.R. No. L-7g7g0,July 73, tggll
Section 11

De la Llana vs. Alba [G.R. No.57BB3, March 1''Z, Lggll

People vs. Gacott, Jr. [G.R. No. 116049, July 13, 19g5]

Section L2

In re Manzano [AM. No.88-7-1_861-RTC, October 5, lggg]

Section 13

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 Consing vs. Court of Appeals [G.R. No. 78272, August 29, 2g18gJ

Section 14

Nicos lndustrial Corp. vs. CA [G.R. No. 88709, February 77,19921

Mendoza vs. CFI [G.R. No. L-35612-1"4, June27, t973)
Borromeo vs. CA [G.R. No. 82273, June 1, 1990]
Komatsu lndustries (Phils.), Inc. vs. CA [G.R. No. L276BZ,April 24, 199g)
Prudential Bank vs. Castro [A.C. No. 2756, March 15, 1988]
Oil and Natural Gas Commission vs. CA [G.R. No. ].14323, )uly 23,199g1
Francisco vs. Permskul [G.R. No, 81006, May 12, 1989]
Valdez vs. CA [G.R. No.85082, February 25, 199 j.]
Odchigue-Bondoc vs. Tan [G.R. No. 186652, October 6, 2010]

ARTICLE IX - CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS

A. COMMON PROVISIONS

Section 6

Aruelo vs. CA [G.R. No. 107852, October 20, 1gg3l

Section 7

Cua vs. COMELEC [G.R. Nos. L-80519-21, December L7,l9g7]

Estrella vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 160465 ,l4ay ZZ, ZOO4]
Acena vs. CivilService Commission lG.R. No.90780, February 6, 19911
Vital-Gozon vs. CA lG.R. No. 1A1.428, August 5, lgg2l
Filipinas Engineering and Machine shop vs. Ferrer lG.R. No. L-31455, February 2g,
198s1
Mateo vs. CA lG.R, No. 713219, August 14, i.gg5l

Supreme Court Revised Administrative Circular No. 1-g5

B. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Section 2

Trade Union of the Phils. and Allied servlces vs. National Housing corp. [G.R. No.
49677, May 4, 19891
De los Santos vs. Mallare [G.R. No. L-388]., August 31, j"g50l
Salazar vs. Mathay [G"R. No. L-44A6I, September ZA,1916]
Corpus vs. Cuaderno [G.R. No. L-23721, March 31, 1965]
Luego vs. Civil Service Commission [G.R. No. L-69137, August 5, 1986] J
Province of Camarines Sur vs. CA [G.R. No. 104639, July 1_4, 1995]

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 5SS Employees Association vs. CA [G.R. No.g527g, July 29, 1gg9]

Section 7

Civil Liberties union vs. Executive secretary [G.R.No.83gg6, February z2,Lg9tl

Flores vs. Drilon [G.R. No. l}4l3l,June 22, 1993]

Section 8

Quimson vs. Ozaeta [G.R. No. L-9321, March 2A I.956]

c. coMMtsstoN oN ELECTTONS
Section I

Cayetano vs. Monsod [G.R. No. 100113, September 3, 1gg1]

Brillantes vs. Yorac [G.R. No. 938;67, December Lg, 1gg0]
Lindo vs. COMELEC [G.R, No. 95016, February 11, 1991]

Section 2

Gallardo vs. Tabamo [G.R. No. l}A84&,January 29, 19931

Relampagos vs. Cumba [G.R. No. 118861, April 27, 1995]
Edding vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 112O60, July 17, 19951
Galido vs. COMELEC [C,R. No. 95346, January 3.9, 1991]
People vs. lnting [G.R. No.88919, July 25, 1990]
People vs. Basilla [G.R. Nos. 83938-4.0, November 6, 1999]
People vs. Delgado [G.R. No. 93419-32, September 19, 1990]
COMELECvs. Silva [G.R. No. 129417, February 10,1998]
Arroyo vs. Department of Justice [G.R. No. 199082, luly 23,2AL3]

Section 3

Sarmiento vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 10562& August 6, L9921

Reyesvs. RTCof OrientalMindoro [G.R. No. 10g886, May 5, i9g5]

Sectlon 4

National Press Club vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 10?653, March 5, 1992]
Telecommunications & Broadcast Attorneys of the Phils. vs. GMA Network, lnc.
lG.R. No. 132922, April21,1998l
Adiong vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 103956, March 31, 1992]
Sanidad vs. COMELEC IG.R. No; 90878, January 29, 19901

D. COMMISSION ON AUDIT /

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Section 1

Funa vs. Viltar [G.R. No' 192791, April 24'

201'2]

Section 2
30' 1962]
Guevarra vs. Gimenez [G.R' No' L-17115, November
orociovs.commissiononAudit[G.R.No.75959,August3L,1992]
Osmenavs.CommissioneronAudit[G'R'No'98355'March2'L9941
Sarnbelivs.Provinceoflsabela[G.R.No.97279,June18,1.992]
NOvember 77,19971
Bustamante vs. commissioner on Audit [G.R. No. 103309,
Saligumba vs. Commission on Audit [G'R. No' L-61676,
october 18, 1982]

Section 3

L995]
Philippine Airlines vs. commission on Audit [G.R. No. 91890, June 9,
lG.R. No, 112399, July 14, 1995]
Bagatsing Vs. committee on Privatization

ARTICLE X . TOCALGOVERNMENT

Section B
Borja, Jr. vs. COMELEC tG.R. No. 133495,September 3, 19981
Abundo vs. COMELEC, lG'R. No- 201716, January 8, 20131

Section 10
Sinsuat v. Ebrahim G.R. Nos. 27Ll4L (August 2024)
Mastura v. BTA GR No. 271972 {August 2024}

ARTICTE XI

Republic Act No. 8249

Republic Act No. 1379
Francisco vs. House of Representatives [6.R. No. 16026L, Nov 10, 20031
Khan vs. Office of the Ombudsman [G.R. No. 125296, June 2Q2006]
Orap vs. Sandiganbayan, [139 SCRA 252]
Republic Act No. 6770
Villavert vs. Desierto [G,R. No. 133715, February 13, 2000]
A.M. No.99-2-02-SC
Office of the Ombudsman vs. Madriaga G.R. No, L64316, September ?7,20A6
Gutierrez vs. The House of Representatives Committee on Justice, G.R. No.
193459, February 15, 2011
Republic vs. Sereno, G.R. No. 237428, May 11, 2018

FUNDAMENTAL POWERS OF THE STATE

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 POIICE POWER

Philippine Association of Service Exporters vs. Drilon

[G.R, No. L-gj.gsg, June 30, 19gg]
lchong vs. Hernandez [G.R. No. L-7g9S, May 31, 1g57]
Lutz vs. Araneta [G.R. No. L-7859, December ZZ,!9551
Association of Small Landowners vs. Secretary of Agrarian Reform
[G.R. No. 7g7LZ,July 14,
1e8el
Lozano vs. Martinez [G.R. No. L-63419, December 19, 19g6]
Department of Education, Culture and Sports vs. San Diego[G.R. No. g9572, December
21, 19ggJ
Ynot vs. lntermediate Appellate court [G.R. No.7M57, March za, Lggll
City Government of Quezon City vs. Ericta [G.R. No. L-34915, June 24, 1gg3]
Manila Memorial Park vs. secretary of DSWD [G.R. No. 17s3s6, December 3 2013]
Mosqueda vs' Pilipino Banana Grswers & Exporters Association
[G.R. Nos. 1s91g5 & 1gg305, August 16,
20151

POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN

city of Manila vs. chinese community of Manila [G.R. No. 14355, october 3]", 1g19I
Republic vs. Philippine Long Distance Telephone co. [G.R. No. L-j.gg41, January 27, lg6gl
People vs. Fajardo [G.R. No. L-LZL7Z, August 29, 19Sg]
Republic vs. Vda. De Castellvi [G.R. No. L-ZA6ZA, August L5, tg74l
Amigable vs. Cuenca [G.R. No. L-26400, February Zg,1:g7l7
Philippine Press lnstitute vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 119694, May 22, L995]
Sumulong vs. Guerrero [G.R, No. 148695, September 30, 1gg7]
Manosca vs. Court of Appeals [G.R. No. j.06440. January 29, 1996.]
EPZA vs. Dulay [G.R. No. L-59603, April 29,198i71
Municipality of Paraffaque vs. v.M. Realty corp. [G.R. No. 127920, July 2o 199g]
Republic vs. Lim, [G.R. No. 151556, June 29, 2005]

Rule 67, Revised Rules of Court

Sec. 9,Article lll, L987 Constitution

POWER OFTAXATION

Sison vs. Ancheta, [G.R. No. L-59431, July 25, 1984]

Pascual vs. secretary of Public works [G.R. No. L-Lo4o5, December 29, 1gG0]
Punsalan vs. Municipal Board of Manila [G.R. No. L4B1.'7, May 26, 1954]
Lladoc vs. commissioner of lnternal Revenue [G.R. No. L-19201, June 16, 1g65]
Abra Valley College vs. Aquino [G.R. No. L-39096, June 15, 19ggl
Commissioner of lnternal Revenue vs. De La Salle University, G.R. No. 196596, November g,
2AL6

Sec. 28, Article Vl, L987 Constitution

Sec.4 (3), Article XlV, 19S7 Constitution
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ARTICTE III -THE BILI OF RIGHTS

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Due Process of Law

lchong vs- l.lornrndaz [G R. No. L-7995, May 11. 1057]

Philippine Phosphate Fertilizer Corp. vs. Torres [G.R. No. 98050, March 17,19941
Ynot vs. lntermediate Appellate Court [G.R. No.74457 , March 20, 19871
Alonte vs. Saveffano [G.R. No. 131652, March 9, 1998]
Aniag vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 104961, October 7, t9941
Spouses Romualdez vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 167011, April30, 2008]
Philippine Communications Satellite Corp. vs. Alcuaz [G.R. No. 84818, December 18, L989]
Ang Tibay vs. Court of lndustrial Relations [G.R. No. 46496, February 27, t94O7
Ateneo de Manila vs. Capulong [G.R. No. 99327, May 27, 1993]
Southern Hemisphere Engagement Network, lnc. vs. Anti-Terrorism Council [G.R. No. L78552, October 5,
2010I
Mosqueda vs. Pilipino Banana Growers & Exporters Association [G.R. Nos. L89L85 & 189305, August 1"5,
20161

Equal protection of the Laws

People vs. Vera [G.R. No. 45685, November L6, L9377

lchong vs. Hernandez [G.R, No. L-7995, May 31, 1957]
Villegas vs. Hiu Chiong Tsai Pao Ho [G.R. No. L-29646, November 10, 1978]
People vs. Cayat [G.R. No. L-45987, May 5, i"939]
Dumlao vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. L-52245, January 22, L98Q7
Philippine Association of Service Exporters vs. Drilon [G.R. No. L-81958, June 30, 1988]
Himagan vs. People [G.R. No. 113811, October 7, 19941
Quinto vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 189698, February 22,h}t9l
Biraogo vs. The Philippine Truth Commission [G.R. No. 192935, December T, ZALA|
Almonte vs. Vazquez [G.R. No. 95367, May 23, 1995]
Ormoc Sugar Co., Inc. vs. Treasurer of Ormoc City [G.R. No. L-23794, February 17, 1968]

Section 2 - Searches and Seizures

People vs. Marti [G.R. No. 81561, January 18, L991]

Stonehillvs. Diokno [G.R. No. L-19550, June 19, 1967]
Mantaring vs. Judge Roman, A.M. No. RTJ-93-964, February 28, 1gg5
Soliven vs. Makasiar [G.R. No.82585, November 14, 1988]
Silva vs. Presiding Judge of RTC, Negros Oriental [G.R. No. 81756, October 27, tggll
Morano vs. Vivo [G.R. No. L-22196, June 30, 1,967]
Harvey vs. Santiago [G.R. No. 82544, June 28, 1988]
Salazar vs. Achacoso, G.R. No. 81510, March 1r[, 1990
Alvarez vs. CFI [G.R. No. 45358, January 29,19371
Mata vs. Bayona [G.R. No. 5O72O, March 26,19847
People vs. Del Rosario [G.R. No. 109533, July 20, L994]
People vs. Gerente, G.R. No. 95847-48. March 10, 1993.
Umilvs. Ramos [G.R. No. 81567, July 9, 1990] ^b

r*
People vs. Sucro [G.R. No. 93239, March 18, 1991]

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 Macad vs. People, [G.R. No. 227366, August 1,2018]
People vs. Rodrigueza [G.R. No. 95902, February 4, L9921
Go. Vs. Court of Appeals [G.R. No. LAL837, February L1, 1992]
Posadas vs. Court of Appeals [G.R. No. 89139, August 2, 1990]
Peoplo v(. Mengote [G.R. No. 87059. June 22, 1992]
Malacat vs. Court of Appeals [G.R. No. 123595, December 12, L9971
People vs. Aminnudin [G.R. No. L-74869, July 6, 1988]
People vs. Malmstedt [G.R. No. 91107, June 19, 1991]
Luz vs. People [G.R. No. L97788, February 29,}ALZ|
Espano vs. Court of Appeals [G.R. No. 120431., April 1, 1-998]
United Laboratories vs. lsip, [G.R. No. ].63958, June 28, 20051
Papa vs. MaSo [G.R. No" L-27350, February 28, 1958]
People vs. Musa [G.R. No. 96L77, January 27 , L9931
People vs. Peralta, G.R. No. L45t76, March 30,2004
Valmonte vs. De Villa [G.R. No. 83988, September 29, 1989]
People vs. O'Cochlain [G.R. No. 229071, December 1.0, 2018]
Acosta vs. Ocoa, G. R. No.2L1559, October L5,zOLg

Rules 113 and 125 of the Revised Rules of Court

Section 3 - Privacy of Communication and Correspondence

Ople vs. Torres [G.R. No. 127685, July 23, 1998]

Disini vs. Secretary of Justice [G.R. No. 203335, Fehruary LL,2OL47
Vivares vs. St. Theresa's College, G.R. No. 2A2666, September 29,2014
Zulueta vs. Court of Appeals [G.R. No. 107383, February 20, 1996]
Ramirez vs. Court of Appeals [G.R. No.93833, September 28, 1995]
Navarro vs. Court of Appeals [G.R. No. LZLA97, August 26, 1.999]

Section 4

Freedom of Expression

Diocese of Bacolod vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 205728, January Z3-,ZAL1

United States vs. Bustos [G.R. No. L-17392, March 8, 1918]
People vs. Alarcon [G.R. No. 4555]., December L2, 19391
Ayer Productions PTY Ltd. vs. Capulong [G.R. No. L-82380, April 29, L988]
Borjal vs. Court of Appeals [G.R. No. t26466, January L4, L9997
Reyes vs. Bagatsing [G.R. No. L-65366, November 9, 1983]
Pita vs. Court of Appeals [G.R. No. 80806, October 5, 1989]
Social Weather Stations, lnc. vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. L4757L, May 5, 2001.]
l.
Petition
Assembly and Petition
Assembly P
- frf
January 27,
Primicias vs. Fugoso [G.R. No. L-1800, January Lg48l
27, L9481
bf '
Malabanan vs. Ramento [G.R. No. 62270, May 21., 1984] II
De la Cruz vs. Court of Appeals [G.R. No. 126183, March 25, 1999]
PBM Employees Association vs. Philippine Blooming Mills [G.R. No. L-31195, June 5, 1973]

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 Bayan vs. Ermita [G.R. No. 169838, April 25, 2006]

Batas Pambansa Blg. 880

Section 5 - Freedom of Religion

Aglipay vs. Ruiz [G.R. No. 45459, March 13, t937j

Garces vs. Estenzo [G.R. No. L-53487, May 25, 1981]
Taruc vs. De la Cruz [G.R. No. 1,4480L, March 10, 2005]
American Bible Society vs. City of Manila [G.R. No. L-9637, April 30, 1957]
lglesia Ni Cristo vs. Court of Appeals [G.R. No. 1,19673,Ju|y 26, 1"996]
Ebralinag vs. Division superintendent of cebu [G.R. No. 95770, March 1, 1gg3]
Estrada vs. Escritor [A.M. No. P-02-j.651, JuneZZ,2O06]
lmbong vs. Ochoa, G.R. No. 2048!9, April B, 2014

Section 6 - Liberty of Abode and of Travel

Marcos vs. Manglapus [G.R. No.8821]., September 15, 19ggl

SPARK vs. Quezon City [G.R. No. ZZ544Z, August B, ZO171
Manotoc vs. Court of Appeals IG.R. No. L-62100, May 30, 19g6l
Silverio vs. Court of Appeals [G.R. No. 94284, April 8, L991]
Genuino vs. Delima, G.R. No. L97930, April 17, 2018
Leave Division, Office of Administrative Services-Office of the Court Administrator vs. Heusdens [A.M.
No. P-11-2927, December L1,,20A7)

Section 7 - Right to lnformation

Legaspivs. CivilService Commission [G.R. No. 72LLg, May 29, 19g7]

Valmonte vs. Belmonte, Jr. [G.R. No. 74930, February 13, 1ggg]
Province of Cotabato vs. The Gov't. of the RP Peace Panel on Ancestral Domain [G.R. No. 1g3591,
October 1,4,20A81
Echagaray vs. Secretary of Justice [G.R. NO. t326}t, October 12, 19gg]
Chavez vs. Presidential Commission on Good Government [G.R. No. t3O7L6, December g, lgg8]
ln Re: Production of Court Records and Documents and the Attendance of Court officials and employees
as witnesses under the subpoenas of February LO, ZOLZ and the various letters for the
lmpeachment Prosecution Panel dated January 19 and 25,2012, [February 1.4, ZOIZ]

Section 8 - Right to Form Associations

sss Employees Association vs. court of Appeals [G.R. No. g5z7g, July 2g, 19g9]
Victoriano vs. Elizalde Rope Workers' Union [G.R. No. L-25246, September LZ, Lg74]
In re: IBP membership Dues Delinquency of Atty. Marcial Edillon [A.C. No. L928, August 3, j.978]

Section 10 - Non-lmpairment Clause

Rutter vs. Esteban [G.R. No. L-3708, May 18, 1953]

Ortigas & Co. Ltd. Partnership vs. Feati Bank & Trust Co. [G.R. No. L-24670, December 3,4,19791
Lozano vs. Martinez [G.R. No. L-634L9, December 18, 1986]
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 Ganzon vs. lnserto [G.R. No. L-50450, July 25, 1"993]

Section 11 - Free Access to the Courts

ln Re: Query of Mr, Roger prioreschi

[A.M. No. 0g-6-9-sc, August L9, 2009]

Section 12 - Custodial lnvestigation

Ho wai Pang v. People of the philippines [G.R. No. L762zg, october tg, zal-Ll
Gamboa vs. Cruz [G.R. No. L-S6291, June 27, L9gg]
People vs. Macam [G.R. Nos. gl1l1,-12, November 24, Lgg4l
People vs. Judge Ayson [G.R. No. 85215, July 7, 19g9]
People vs. Pinlac [G.R. Nos. l4LZ3-24, September 26, j_ggg]
People vs. Bolanos [G.R. No. 101908, July 3, 1992]
People vs. Andan [G.R. No. 1,16437, March l, Lgg7]
Navallo vs. Sandiganbayan [G.R. No. g7zl4,July 1g, 1994]
People vs. Dy [G.R. No. 74517, February 23, 1989J
People vs. Alicando [G.R. No. L1l4B7, December LZ,lgglj

Republic Act No. 7438

Section 13 - Right to Bail

Basco vs. Rapatalo [Adm. Matter No. RTJ-96-1335, March S,lgg71

People vs. Judge Donato [G.R. No. 79269, June 5, 1991]
People vs. Fortes [G.R. No.90643, June 25, 1993]
Comendador vs. De Villa [G.R. No. 93177, August Z, 1991]
Baylon vs. judge Sison [Adm. Matter No. 92-7-360-0, AprilG, 1995]
Manotoc vs. Court of Appeals [G.R. No. L-62100, May 30, 19g6]
Government of the u.s. vs. Judge Puruganan [G.R. No. ].48571., September 24,2a02; December
L7,20021
Government of Hong Kong vs. Hon. olalia [G.R. No. 1s367s,Aprir 19, 2007]
Enrile vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 2L3847, August 18,201"5

Rule 1L4, Revised Rules of Court

Section 14

Criminal Due Process

Tatad vs. Sandiganbayan [G.R. Nos. L-72335-39. March 21, 19gg.J

Galman vs. Sandiganbayan [G.R. No. TZG7A, September 12, ].9961
Alonte vs. Savellano [G.R. No. 131652, March 9, 1999]

Presumption of lnnocence

People vs, Dramayo [G.R. No. L-21325, October 29, L97L1

Dumlao vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. L-52245, January 22, 1980]

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 Marquez vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 1j.2g89, April 18,
1995]
Corpus vs. People [G.R. No. 74259, February L4,lgg1l
Feeder International Line vs. cA
IG.R. No.94z62irrray: r, rggrl
Rule 1.33, Rules of Court

Right to be Heard by Himself and Counsel

People vs. Holgado [G.R. No. L-2g09, March 22, L}SA]

People vs. Agbayani [C.n. No.lLL77\,January 16,
19gg]
Amion vs. Judge Chiongson [A.M. No. RTJ_T7_L371,, January
22, Lggg)

Rule L15, Rules of Court

Right to he rnformed of the Nature and cause of Accusation

People vs. Quitlong [G.R. No. 12LS6Z,July 10, 199g]

Pecho vs. People [G.R. No. 111399, September 27, tgg6)
Soriano vs. Sandiganbayan [G.R. No. L-65952, July 31, 19g4J
Borja vs. Mendoza [G. R. No. L-45667, June ZA, !977]

Secs. 4 & 5, Rule 120, Revised Rules on Criminal procedure

Right to Speedy, lmpartial and public Trial

People vs. Tee [G.R. Nos. 140546-47,January 2A,ZAAZ]

Flores vs. People [G.R. No. L-25769, December LA,Lg74l
Conde vs. Rivera [G.R. No. Zt747,January ZS,LIZ
]
Mateo, Jr. vs. Villaluz [G.R. Nos. L-34756-59, March 31,19131
Garcia vs. Domingo [G.R. No. L-301,04, july 25, 1973J
People vs. Teehankee, Jr. [G.R. No.11205-0g, October 6, 1995]
ln re: request for Live Radio and TV coverage of the Trial in the sandiganbayan
of the plunder
Cases against Former President Joseph Estrada
[A.M. No. 00-1-4-03-SC, September 1-3,
20011
Re: Petition For Radio And Television Coverageof The Multiple Murder Cases Against Maguindanao
Governor Zaldy Ampatuan, ef al.,; [A.M. No. 10-11-5-sc, June \4, zo1*l;
october 23, zal.:zl

Republic Act No. 8493

Right of Confrontation

United States vs. Javier [G.R. No. L-12990, January ZL,1rg!g]

Talino vs. Sandiganbayan [G.R. Nos. L-755'].'1,-14, March 16, 19971

Compulsory Processes

Roco vs. Contreras [G.R. No. 138275, June 28, 2005] ^

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 Trial in Absentia

People vs. Mapalao

[G.R. No. gZ4L5, May 14, 19g1]
People vs. Valeriano [G.R. Nos. 103G04-O5,
September 23, L9g3]

section 15 - suspension of the privirege

of the writ of Habeas corpus
Lansang vs. Gareia [G.R. No. L_33g64,
December j.1., Lgl1!
Jackson vs" Macalino [G.R. No. 139255,
Novernber 24, ZAf.3!
writ or Habeas corpus ror Dr. aurtra parons,
iffiffi;;Tr:";::!" et ar. vs. ponce Enrire, [G.R. No.
Lagman vs. Medialdea, G.R. No. 23 j.65g
, luly 4,2A1i
Lagman vs. Pimentel, G.R. No. 235935,
February E, Z01g
Padilla vs. Congress, G.R. No. ZJ167l, Julyizl,
ZATZ

Rules on Habeas Data

Rules on Writ of Amparo

Section 16 - Right to a Speedy Disposition

of Cases

Padua vs. Ericta [G.R. No. L-3gS70, May 24,

Lggg]
Flores vs. People [G.R. No. L-2576g, December
10, tgl4l
Section 17 - Right Against Self-tnoimination

United States vs. Tan Teng [G.R. No. 70g1, September 7, LgtZ]
Villaflor vs. Summers [G.R. No. 162]44, September g, 19201
Beltran vs. Samson [G.R. No. 32AZS, September 23, tglgl
Chavez vs. Court of Appeals [G.R. No. L-29169, August 19, l.96g]
People vs. Gallarde [G.R. No. 133025, February 27, ZO0A1
Pascual vs- Board of Medical Examiners [G.R. No. L-2501g, May 26, 1959]
Mapa, ir. vs. Sandiganbayan [G.R. No. j"00295, April 2b, 19g4]

Section 18 - Right Against tnvoluntary Servitude

Philippine Refining Company Worker's Union vs. Philippine Refining Co. [G.R. No. L-1668, March 29,
1948l
ln the Matter of Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus of Segifredo Aclaracion [G.R. No. L-391L5, May 26,
197s1

Republic Act No. 1.0364

Section 19 - Prohibited Punishment

People vs. Estoista [G.R. No. L-5793, August 27,19537

People vs. Esparas [G.R. No. 120034, August 20, 1996]
Echagaray vs. Secretary ofJustice [G.R. No. 132601, October 12, 1998]

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 Section 20 - Non-lmprisonment for Debt
Serafin vs. Lindayag [A.M. No. Zg7-Mt, September 30, 1975]
Lozano vs. Martinez [G.R. No. L_63419, December 1g,
19g6]

Section 21- Double Jeopardy

Philippine savings Bank vs. Bermoy [G.R. No. rsLg].z,september 26,

200sJ
People vs. Obsania [G.R. No. L-ZM47,June 29, 196g]
Paulin vs. Gimenez [G.R. No. L03323, January 21, 1g93J
lcasiano vs. Sandiganbayan [G.R. No. 95642, May 2g, 1992]
Lejano vs. people of the philippines [G.R. No. 1763g9, January 1g,
2011]
People vs. Balisacan [G.R. No. L_26976, August 31, 1966]
People vs. city court of silay [6.R. No. L-43790, December g, 1976]
Esmeffa vs. pogoy [G.R. No. L-S4110, February 20, 19gL]
People vs. pineda [G.R. No. L-4d.ZAS, February 16, 1gg3]
People vs. Tampal [G.R. No. 102485, May 22, 1995]
Melo vs. people [G.R. No. L-3590, March 22, 1gS0]
People vs. Adil [G.R. No. L-41g63, April22,1977!
People vs. Relova [G.R. No. L-A5.LZ?, March 6, Lgglj

Section 7, Rule L1.7, Rules of Court

Section 22 - Ex post Facto law and Bill of Attainder

United States vs. Conde [G.R. No. L-1920g, February L4, LgzZ]
Concepcion vs. Garcia [G.R. No. L-32390, November 29, LgZgI
Nasi-Villar vs. people of the philippines [G.R. No. l76h6g, November 14, 2008J
Salvadorvs. Mapa,Jr. [G.R. No. 1350g0, November Zg,ZAOlj

ARTICTE IV . CITIZENSHIP

Poe-Llamansares vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. ZZl6gZ, March g,ZAL6

David us. senate Electoral Tribunal, G.R. No. z2ls3g, september ?a, 2o16
Tecson vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 181434, March 3,2004]
Republic vs. Lim [G.R. No. 153993, January 13, 20CI4J
Co vs. House of Representatives [G.R. Nos. 9?t9L-gZ,July 30, 1991]
ln re: Application for Admission to the Bar of Vicente Ching [B.M. No. 914, October 1, 1999]
Cabiling Ma vs. Fernandez [G.R. No. 1.83133, July 26, 203.0]
Yu vs. Defensor-Santiago [G.R. No. B3gB2, January 24,1rgggl
Maquiling vs. COMELEC, C.R. No. 195649, April 1G, 2013
Frivaldo vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 87193, June 23, 19g9]
Republic vs. De la Rosa [G.R. No. 104G54 June 6, 1994]
Labo vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 86564, August ]., 1gg9l
Aznar vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 83820, May 25, L990]
Mercado vs. Manzano [G.R. No. L35083, May 26, 1gg9J
Bengzon lllvs. HRET [G.R. No. L4ZB4A,May 7,2001] {
Mo Ya Lim Yao vs. Commissioner of Immigration [G.R. No. L-2L289, October 4, LgTLl u . N
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 Altajeros vs. cOMELEC [G.R. No. 163256, November ra,2aa4)

Commonwealth Act No. G25

Commonwealth Act No. 63
Commonwealth Act No. 473
Republic Act No. 530
Republic Act 9139
Republic Act No. 9225
Republic Act No. 8171

tAW ON PUBI.IC OFFICERS

l. General Concepts and principles

1.. Definition
2. Elements
3. Creation
4. Characteristics

5. Classification

CODAL:
Section 1, Article Xl, 1987 Constitution
Section 26, Article ll,IgBl Constitution
section 2(14), lntroductory provisions, Administrative code af l9g7
Article 203, Revised Penal Code
Section 2(b), Anti-Graft and Corrupt practices Act (RA 3019)
Section 3(b), RA 6713
Section L(a), RA 7080

PRIMARY CASES:
Barney v. Hawkins, 257 P.411(Montana Supreme Court, 1-927)
Fernandez y. Santo Tomas, GR No. JJJ,6418, March 7,lgg5
Laurelv. Desierto, G.R. No. 1453G9, April ].Z,2AA2
Veterans Federation v. Reyes, GR No. L55AZ7, February 29,2006
Monteclaros v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 152295, July 9, 2002
Ombudsman v. Regalado, GR Nos. ZAg4g1,-82, February 7,ZAtg
Maniego v. People, GR No. L-297L, April 20, 195L
Abeja v. Taffada, GR No. 112293,30 Aug 1994
De Castro v. Field lnvestigation Office, G.R. no. 1gZ7Z3, June 5, 2017

SECONDARY CASES:
Alba v. Evangelista, GR No. L-10360, January 17, L1ST
Re: Marivic Ragel, AM No. 14-10-314-RTC, Novemb er 2g, ZAL7
Serana v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. L62059,January 22,2009
Javier v, Sandiganbayan, G.R, No, j"47026-27, September j.j., 2009
Abakada Guro Party List v. Purisima, G.R. No. 1G6715, August t4, ZOeg
Khan, Jr., v. Office of the Ombudsman, G.R. No. 125296, July 20, 2006

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 Licardo v. Licardo, A.M. No. p-A6_2ZZg, September
27, ZAO7
Pershing T. yared, A.M. No. p*05_2015, June
2g, 2005
De castro v. commission on Erections, G.R.
No. 12s24g, February 7, LggT
Camarines Norte v. Gonzales, G.R. No. lgi740, July 23,2AL3

ll' Modes of Acquiring and Terminating Titre to pubric office

1. Modes of Acquiring Title

a. Election vs. Appointment

b. Definition and Nature of Appointment
c' Elements of a valid Appointment (Authority, Vacancies,
and classification)
d. Designation vs. Appointment
e. Career vs. Non-Career
f. President's power of Appointment

PRIMARY CASES:
Farinas v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 1473g7, December
10, 2003
Aparri v. CA, GR No. L-30057, January 3L, lgg4
Salumbides v. Ombudsman, GR No. 190917, 23 April 2010
Luego v. CSC, GR No. L-69L37,5 Aug 1.9g6
Velicaria-Garafilv. Op, GR No. 203372, June 16, 2015
Garces v. CA, G.R. No. 114795, July 17, 1996
Javier v. Reyes, GR No. L-394S1, February 20, Lggg
Binamira v. Garucho, GR No. 92009, July 30, 1990
Bermudes v. Torres, G.R. No. 13L429, August 4, lggg
Ongv. OP, GR No.184219,January 30,ZOLZ
Kida v. Senate, GR No. Lg627L, October l"B, 2011

2. Modes and Kinds of Appointment

PRIMARY CASES:
Cuadra v. Cordova, GR No. L-11602, April 21, 1959
Austria v. Amante, GR No. L-959, January g,lg4g
Maturan v. Maglana, GR No. SZOgl, March Zg,1gg2
Gloria v. de Guzman, GR No. 115183, October 6, 1g9S
Ambas v. Buenaseda, GR No. 95244, September 4, Lggl
Romualdez v. CSC, GR No. 94878-94881, May 15, j"991
Torio v. CSC, GR No. 99336, June 9, 1992
Achacoso v. Macaraig, GR No. 93023, March 13,Lgg'J.
Pangilinan v. Maglaya, GR No. !O42t6, August ?O,1993
Pimentelv. Ermita, G.R. No. 164978, October 13,2005

SECONDARY CASES;
De Castro v. JBC, GR No. 19L002, March !7,7A1:O
Lecaroz v. Ferrer, GR No. 779L8, )uly 27, L987
PLM v. lAC, GR No. L-65439, November 13, 1985
Matibag v. Benipayo, G.R. No. 149036, April 2, 2002

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, June 27,20A6

3. De Jure and De Facto Officers

a. Definition and Elements of De Facto

b. De Jure vs. De Facto vs. Usurper
c. consequences of De Facto: varidity of
officiar Act and sarary
d. Remedies vs. De Facto

PRIMARY CASES:
Tayko v. Capistrano, GR No. L-301gg, October
Z, LIZB
Rodriguez v. Tan, GR No. L-3913, August 7,lgiz
Monroy v. CA, GR No. L-2325g , July 1_, Lg67
civil Liberties v. Executive secretary, GR No. g3g96, February
zz, rgg.J,
CSC v. Joson, GR No, L54674, MaV
27, Z0A4
ln Re Chaguile, AM No. 13-04_03_SC, 10 Dec
2013
Arroyo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 2OZg6A,April
10, 2019
Laud v. People, GR No. 199032, November lg,ZA!4
Topacio v. Ong, G.R. No. L7gggs, December 1g,
200g

SECONDARY CASES:
Republic v. Sereno, GR No. 237428, May 11, Z01g
Arimao y. Taher, G.R. No. 15265L, August 7, 20A6
Aguinaldo v. Aquino, G.R. No. ZZ43AZ, Nov.29,2016 & Feb.Z1,,ZOt7

4. Modes of Termination

PRIMARY CASES:
Canonizado v. Aguirre, G.R. No. L33l3Z,Jan 25, 2000 & Feb 15, 2001
Nacaytuna v. People, GR No. t7tt44, November 24,2006
Gamboa v. CAu GR No. L-38068, September 30, 1gg1
San Andres, Catanduanes v. CA, G.R. No. 118983, January 16, lggg
Quinto v. COMELEC, GR No. j.89699, February ZZ,ZALO
Feliciano v. DND, G.R. No. 199232, November B,ZA17
CSC v. Moralde, G.R. No. 2LL077, August i.5, 2018
lngles v. Mutuc, GR No. L-20390, November 29,196g
Fernando v. Sto. Tomas, GR No. 112309, July 28, 1994
Monsanto v. Factoran, GR No. 78239, February 9, 1989

Term Limits (Optional)

CODAL:
Section 4, Article Vll (President and Vice President)
Sections 4 and7, Article Vl {Senators and HOR Members)
Section 2 of Article lX-B, lX-C, and lX-D (Constitutional Commlssions)
Section 11, Article Xl (Ombudsman)
Section 8, Article X {Local Elective Officials)

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 PRIMARY CASES:
Nueno v. Angele, GR No. L-99,01 Feb j.946
Alba v. Evangelista, GR No. L-10360, January !7, 1:gST
Abundo v. COMELEC, GR No. 20l7l6,January g, 20j.3
COMELEC v. Cruz, G.R. No. 1g6616, Noyember ZA, ZOA}
Navaf v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. ZO715L,July g, 2014
Halili v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. Z3h643,January 15,2}1rg
Aguilar v. Benlot, GR No. 232906,21 January 201g
Tallado v. COMELEC, GR NIo. 246679,10 Sept 2019

lll. Eligibility, Qualifications, Disqualifications, and tnhibitions

1. Eligibility and eualifications

CODAL:

Sec. 5(8), Chapter 1., Title lA, Book V, Administrative Code of L9g7
Sec. 5(9), Chapter 1, Title IA, Book V, Administrative Code of 19g7
Sec. 5, Chapter L, Title lA, Book V, Administratiye Code of 19g7
Sec. 7, Chapter 1, Title lA, Book V, Administrative Code of 19g7
Sec. 8{1.), Chapter i., Title IA, Book V, Administrative Code of tggT
Sec. 8(2), Chapter 1, Title lA, Book V, Administrative Code of LggT
Sec. 8(3), Chapter L, Title lA, Book V, Administrative Code of Lggl
Sec. 9, Chapter 1, Title lA, Book V, Administrative Code of 19g7

PRIMARY CASES:
Aguila v. Genato, GR No. L-5S151, March L7, tgg1
Flores v. Drilon, GR No. !A4l3Z, June 22, 19g3
Maquera v. Borra, GR No. L-24761,, September 7, tg61
CSC v. De la Cruz, GR No. tig73l, August 3L,ZOA4
Lecaroz v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 130872, March 25, 1999
SJSv. DDB, GR No. 15787A,3 November 20Og

2. Disqualifications and lnhibitions

Disqualifications

CODAL:
1987 Constitution
ALL OFFICIALS (ELECT|VE AND AppOtNTIVE)

r Sec. 6, Art. lX-B

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 a Sec. 7(1), Art. lX-B
a Sec. 7(2), Art' tX-B

LEGISLATIVE

a $ GR: Sec' 13, Art. Vl

a S E: Sec. 7(5) & Sec' 8, Art' Vl; Sec' 8t1)' Art' Vlll EXECUTIVE

a $ GR: Sec. 13, Art- Vll

Art' Vlll; CLU v' ES
a S 3(2) & 7{2X3}, Article Vll; Sec' 8(1)'
i, i".r.
Art' Vll
a i spour" & Relatives of President: Sec' 13'

JUDICIARY

r5 GR: Sec. 12,Art' Vlll

r$ E:Sec.4{7},Art'Vll;Sec.T,ATI"VICONSTITUTIONALCOMMISSIONS/OFFICE

a Sec. 2, Art. lX-A; Sec. 8, Art. Xl

a Sec. 1 of Art. lX-B, Art. lX-g and Art' lX-D; Sec'
8' Art' Xl
1L' Art' Xl !,
a Sec. 1t1) of Art. lX-B, Art. lX-9 and Art' lX-D; Sec'
\,
a Ombudsman onlY: Sec. 11, Art' Xl s

{
IMPEACHABLE OFFICIALS

9 Sec.3{7), Art. Xt LOCAL ELECTIVE POSITION

9 Sec.40, RA7160 (LGC) t

NEPOTISM
i
I
I

e $ Sec 1,3, Art, Wl, 7987 Constitution

\
. $ Sec. 59, Chap. 7, Title 7-8, Book V, EO 292
r $ Sec,79,RA7160{LCC)

lnhibitions

CODAL:
7987 Constitution
ArL OFFTCTATS (ELESITVE AND APPOTNTTVE) i
. *
Sec.2(4), Art. lX-B LEGISIATIVE
tI
n5

9 Sec. 74, Art. Vl EXECUTIVE

S Sea 13, Art. Vll

coNsTrTuTroNAL coMM lsstoNs/oFstcE

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. Sec. 2, Art. tX'A; Sec. 8, Art' Xl

RA 7160 {LGC}

. Sec. 55 (Etectioneering/Panisan Palitical Activity)

r Sec. 90 {Practice of Professian)

EO 292 (Admin Cade of 7987]

(Electioneering)
5 ftec, 59(2)(3), Chap. 7, Title 78, Book V

RA 6773 (Code of Conduct lor Puhlic Officials)

. $ Sec. 7(a) {Financial tnterest}

r $ Sec. 4bVl) (EmPloYment)
r $ Sec. 7(bNZ) (Professian)
r 5 Sec. I {Canflict af lnterest)

BP 887 {Omnibus Election Code)

r $ Sec. 251(i) (Electioneering)

. g COMELEC & CSC toint Circulor No, AOL 5,2016
. 5 CSCMC No, A9, s-7992

PRIMARY CASES:
Macalintal v. pET, GR No. 191618, Nov. 23, 2010 & June 7, 2011 Lingating v. COMELEC, GR No' 153475,
November L3,2OOZ Funa v. Executive Secretary, G.R. No. 18474A, February tl,20tA Funa v' Agra, G.R.
No, 191644, FebruarY 19,2413
CSC v. Dacoycoy, G.R. No. 135805, April 29, 1999
Debulgado v. CSC, GR No. L1'1,471, September 26,1994
Laurel v. CSC, GR No. 7L562, October 28,L99L
Catu v. Rellosa, AM No. 5738, February 19, 2008
Public lnterest Center v. Elma, GR No. 138965, 30 June 2006

SECONDARY CASES:
Civil Liberties v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 83896, Feb.22,799L
De Rama v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L31136, February 28,7001
Quinto v. COMELEC, GR No. 189698, February 22,?014

lV. Powers, Duties, and Rights of Public Officers

1. Powers and Duties of Public Officers

CODAL:

SOURCES OF POWER AND AUTHORIW ln General; Sec. 1, Art. ll, 7987 Constitution

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 In Particular: Enabling charter/stotutefiegistation sauRCES oF DufiEs

7987 Constitution:

. 5 Sec, ,, Art" Xl {Accountability)

. $ Sec. 77, Art, Xl TSALN)
. $ Sec. 78, Art. Xl {Allegionce}
r $ See 72, Art. Vl (Congress full disclosure af interests)

RA 6773 {Cade af Conduct for Public Afficiats}

r g Sec. 4 (Norms of Conduct)

r $ Sec.S(Obligatians)
. $ See slso..Secs. 7-8, Bule Vl, IRR aI RA 6Z13

Code af Prafessional Respa*sibility

5 Canon 6 (Lowyers in the Government Service)

PRIMARY CASES:
Kilusang Bayan v. Dominguez, GR No. 854.39, January L3,1ggz
Banco Filipino v. Monetary Board, GR No. 7AOS4, December L1,,3:ggL
Carpio v. Executive Secretary, GR No, 96409, February 14, lggz
Angeles v. Gaite, GR No. L65276, November ZS,ZAA}
Rufino v. Endriga, GR No. 139554, July ZL, 2AA6
Laygo v. Solano, GR No. L88448, tL Jan2ALT
BF Homes v. National Water Resources, GR No. 7gSZg, Sept. 17, 1gg7
Luspo v. People, G,R. No. L88487, February L4,ZA1J.
Sharp lnt'l v. CA, GR No. 93651, 04 Sept 1991
Laud v. People, GR No. 199032, 19 Nov 2014

lmmunities, Liahilities, and Accountability of public Officers

1. lmmunity of Public Officers

CADAL:
7987 Constitution:

. S Sec 3, Art, XVI

r g Sea 77, Art. V,

PRIMARY CASES:
Metropolitan v. Paredes, GR No. L-1232,12 January 194g
Caltex v. Customs Arrastre, GR No. L-Z6gg4,28 Nov 1gG9
Dept of Agriculture v. NLRC, GR No. i.04269, t 1 Nov Lgg3
DOH v. Phil. Pharma Wealth, GR No. 182358, February ZA,20L3
Chavez v. Sandiganbayan, GR No.91391,24Jan 199j.

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Madera v. COA, GR No. 244L28,8 Sept 2020
Rubrico v. Macapagal-Arroyo, GR No. 183871, L8 Feb 20LO
David v, Macapagal-Arroyo, GR No. L71396,3 May 20Oo
Lozada v" Macapagal-Arroyo, GR Nos. 184379-80, April24,2A12
De Lima v. Duterte, G.R. No. 227635,15 Oct 2019
Osmefia v. Pendatun, GR No. L-17L44,28 Oct 1960
Pobre v. Defensor-Santiago, AC No. 7399,25 Aug 2009

ADMINISTRATIVE tAW

l. General Concepts and Principles

1. Nature, Origin, and Development

2. Status
3. Kinds/Sources/Scope
4. Administration
1. lnstitution and Function
2. lnternal and External
5. Distinguished from Law
PRIMARY CASES:
Maceda v. ERB, GR No {1990}

ll. Administrative Agencies

l. Nature and Definition

2. Creation, Establishrnent, and Abolition
3. Kinds
4. Advantages
CODAL:
lntroductory Provisions, Section 2, Administrative Code Sec.3(aXfXhXkXmXnXoXpXwXz),
GOCC Governance Act (RA 10149)

PRIMARY CASES:
Malaga v. Penachos, GR No.86595 {1992}
MCIA v. Marcos, GR No. 120082, L1Sept 1996*
MIAA v. Court of Appeals, GR 155650, 20 July 2006
MIAA v. City of Pasay, GR No. 163A72, April 2, 20Og
MCIAA v. City of Lapu-Lapu, GR No. tBl756, June 15, 2015
LRTA v. Quezon City, GR No. 221626, 9 Oct 20L9
Phil. Heart Center v. QC, GR No. 2254A9,11 March 2020

5. Administrative Relationships

a. Supervision and Control

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 b. AdministrativeSupervision
c. Attachment
CODAL:
Book lV, Chapter 7, Section 38, Administrative Code Book lV, Chapter 9
Sections 42-43, Adm inistrative Code

PRIMARY CASES:
Beja v. CA, GR No.97149 (1992)
Eugenio v. CSC, GR No. 11-5863 (1995)

6. Powers of the President

d. Power of Control

CADAL:
Article Vll, Section !7, L987 Constitution
Book lll, Chapter 1, Section 1, Administrative Code

e. Power to Create Public Office and Reorganize

CADAL:
Article Vll, Section 77, L987 Constitution
Book ltl, Chapter 10, Section 31, Administrative Code

lll. Powers of Administrative Agencies

1. General Nature and Attributes

COPAL;
Book Vll, Chapters 1-4, Administrative Code

2. Regulatory Power (Enforcement Power!

Fact-fi ndi ng/lnvestigatory/l nquisitorial

Cariffo v. CHR, 204 SCRA 483 {1991}

3. Quasi-Legislative Power {Rule-Making Power}

The Rule-Making Principles
t, Definition
2. Distinguished from Legislative Power
3. Sources
4. Doctrine of Non-Delegation and Exceptions

4. Quasi-Judicial Power {Adjudicatory Power}

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2. Distinguished from Judicial Power
3. Sources
4. Determinative Powers

1) Directing 2) Dispensing 3) Enabling 4) Examining

CADAL:
Article Vlll, Section 5{5), 1987 Constitution
Book Vll, Chapter 3, Section 1"3, Administrative Code
Rule 43, Section L, Rules of Court

Jurisdiction
PRIMARY CASES:
Syquia v. Board of Power, GR No. L-42783,29 Nov 1976
PCGG v. Pefia, GR No.77663, 12 Apr L988
Presidential Anti-Dollar v. CA, GR No. 83578, 16 Mar L989
Freeman v. SEC, GR No. 110265,7 July 1994
Pefia v. GSIS, GR No. 159520, Sept. 19, 2006
Sps Dacudao v. Gonzales, GR No. 188056, Jan 8, 2013
Villanueva v. Palawan, GR No. 178347, February 23,2013

LAW ON PUBLIC CORPORATION

I. CLASSES OF CORPORATIONS
1. Public Corporations and Private Corporations
2. Public Corporations and GOCCs
3. Municipal Corporations

CODA[:
Section 16, Article Xll, 1987 Constitution
lntroductory Provisions, Section 2, Administrative Code
Sec.3{a)ifl (hXk)(mXnXoXp)(wXz)
GOCC Governance Act (RA 10149)

CASE5:
Fernando v. COA, GR No. 237938,4 Dec 2018
Sps. Fontanilla v. Maliaman, GR No. 55963,27 Feb 199L
Boy Scout of the Philippines v. COA, GR No. 177L3L,7 June 2001
Liban v. Gordon, GR No. L75352,18 Jan 2011
Philippine National Construction v. Pabion, GR No. l"3l-71"5, 8 Dec 1999
Philippine Society v. COA, GR No. 169752,25 Sep 2007
Veterans Federation v. Reyes, GR 155027,28 Feb 2006
Funa v. Manila Economic and Cultural Office, GR 193462, A4 Feb 2QL4
Vilas v. City of Manila, 220 US 345, 3 April L911
Surigao Electric v. Mun. of Surigao, GR No. L-22766,30 Aug 1968
Camid v. Office of the President, GR No. t01414,17 Jan 2005

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Phil. Heart Center v. QC, GR No. 225409,1'1 March 2020

II. PRINCIPTES OF TOCALAUTONOMY

1. Declaration of Policy
2. Operative Principles of Decentralization
3. Limitations
4. Kinds
1. Decentralization of Administration
2. Decentralization of Power

CODAL:
Sections 1-21, Article & 19S7 Constitution Sections 2-3, Local Government Code

PRIMARY CASES:
Republic v. Palawan, 6R No. L70867,4 Dec 2018
Republicv. Palawan, GR No. L70867,2LJan2A2A
Villafuerte v. Robredo, GR No. 195390, 10 Dec 20L4
Pimentel v. Ochoa, GR No. 195770, L7 July 2a17
Bataan v. Garcia, GR No. L74964,5 Oct 2016

TERRITORIAL AND POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS

t. KINDS, CREATION, CONVERSION, DlVlStON, MERGER, & ABOtlrloN

A. Barangay, Municipality, City, Province

2. Autonomous Regions
3. Special Metropolitan PoliticalSubdivision

CODAL:
Section 384, Local Government Code
Section 440, Local Government Code
Section 448, LocalGovernment Code
Section 459, Local Government Code
Section 11, Article X, 1987 Constitution
Sections L5-21, Article X, 1987 Constitution
Sec. 1, Art. V, Republic Act No. 11054 (Bangsamoro Organic Law)
Sec. L, Art. Vl, Republic Act No. 11054 (Bangsamoro Organic Law)

CASES:
North cotabato v. GRP, GR No. 183591., 14 october 2008
Kida v. Senate of the Philippines, GR No. L9627t,18 Oct 2011.

D. Requirements

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2. Plebiscite

CODAL:
Section 5-10, Local Government Code

CASES:
Sema v. COMELEC and Didagen Dilangalen, GR No. L77597,1G July 2008
Umali v. COMELEC, GR No. 203974,22 Apr 2OL4
Tan v. COMELEC, GR No. 73L55,11July 1985

E. Creation and Conversion

1. Requisites and lndicators

CODAL: Sections 6-7, LocalGovernment Code

CASE:
Camid v. Office of the President, GR No. '151,41.4, L7 jan ZAOS

Manner of Creation

a. Barangays
b. Municipalities
c. Component Cities
c.L Conversion of a component city to a Highly Urbanized city {HUC)
d. Provinces
d.1 Conversion of Sub-provinces to provinces
e. Autonomous Regions
f. Special Metropolitan Political Subdivisions

CODAL:
Sections 385 and 386{a}, LocalGovernment Code
Sections 44L and 442, Local Government Code
Sections 449,45A {as amended by RA 9009),
451, Local Govt Code 452 and 453, Local Government Code
Sections 45A, 46L, & 462, Local Government Code
section L5, Article x, 1987 constitution
Section L8, Article X, L987 Constitution
Section 21, Article X, L987 Constitution
Section 1"1, Article X,1987 Constitution

CASES:
Miranda v. Aguirre, GR No. 133064, 16 Sept 1999
League of Cities v. COMELEC, GR No. 176951,1-5 February 2011
Navarro v. Ermita, GR No. 180050, 10 February 20L0 & LZ Apr ZO1-L
Cordillera Broad Coalition v. COA, GR No. Z9936,29 Jan 1990
Abbas v. COMELEC, GR No.89651, 10 Nov L989

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Ordillo v. COMELEC, GR No.93054,4 Dec 1990

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MMDA v. Bel-Air Village, GR No. 135962, 27 Mar ZAA}

3. Corporate Existence

CODAL:
Section 1.4, Local Government Code

4. Division, Merger, and Abolition

CODAL:
Sections 8-9, Local Government Code

MUNICIPAL POWERS

t. POHCE POWER

CADAL:
Section 15, LocalGovernment Code

CASES:
Rural Bank of Makati v. Municipality of Makati, 2 July 2004 Ermita-Marate
Hotel
Lucena Grand Central v. JAC, GR No. 148339,23 Feb 2005
Mosqueda v. Pilipino Banana Growers, GR No. i.ggl_gs, L6 Aug 2016
City of Manila v- Laguio, GR No. 119L27,12 April 2005
SJS v. Atienza, GR No. 155052, L3 Feb 200g
SJS v. Lim, GR No. 187836,25 Nov 2014
City of Bacolod v. Phuture Visions, GR No. LgAZgg,17 Jan 201g
SPARK v. Quezon City, GR No. ZZS442,08 Aug 2017
Acebedo Optical v. CA, GR No. j.00L52, 31 Mar ZO0O
Fernando v. St. Scholastica's College, GR No. L6LLA7, 12 Mar 2013

III LOCAL IEGISTATIVE POWER/LOCAL INITIATIVE & REFERENDUM

Local Legislative Power

CODAL:
Sections 48-59, Local Government Code
Section 39L, Local Government Code
Section 4!4, Local Government Code
Section 458, Local Government Code
Section 476, Local Government Code
Section 3, Article X,1987 Constitution
Sections 120-127, Local Government Code

III. POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN/EXPROPRIATION

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Section 19, Local Government Code
Sections 2and4,RA7?79

CASES:
Paranaque v. VM Reahy, GR No. 127820, July 1998
City of Manila v. Chinese Comm, GR No. 14355, 31 Oct 1919
City of lloilo v. Legaspi, GR No. L546L4,25 Nov 2004
City of Manila v. Alegar Corp.,6R No, L876M,25 June 2012
City of lloilo v. Besana, GR No. 168967, 12 Feb 2010
Barangay Sindalan v. CA, GR No. 150640,22 Mar 2AO7

tv. tocAl TAxATtoN /powER To GENERATE & Apply RESOURCES

CODAL:
Section 5, Article X, L987 Constitution
Section 18, LocalGovernment Code
Sections 128-303, Local Government Code
Sections 284, 285, 287, Local Government Code

CASES:
Basco v. PAGCOR, GR No. 9L649,14 May 1991
LRTA v. Quezon City, GR No. 22L626, 9 Oct 2019
Phil. Heart Center v, QG GR No. ZZ54A9,lL March 2020
Pimentel v. Aguirre, GR No. 132998, 19 July 2000
Film Development v. Colon, GR No. 203754,16 June 2015
Mandanas v. Ochoa, GR No. 199802, 3 July 2018

LOCAL ELECTIVE OFFICIALS

I. POSITIONS, QUALIFICATIONS, TERM, & PROHIBITIONS

1. Positions
?. Qualifications
3. Term of Office
4. Prohibitions and lnhibitions
A. lncompatible and Forbidden Offices
B. Prohibited Business and Pecuniary lnterest
C. Practice of Profession
CODAL:
Sections 39-43, Local Government code section g, Adicle x, L9BT constitution
Sections 44,6,457,457, Local Government Code
Sections 89-90, Local Government Code
Sections 58,59,78, Omnibus Election Code

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 CASES:
Frivaldo v. COMELEC, GR No. L2A295,28 June 1g96
Labao v. COMELEC, GR No. 2L26L5, L9 July 2016
Abundo v. COMELEC, GR No. 20t7L6,8 Jan 20i.3
Bolos v. COMELEC, GR No. L84A82,17 Mar 2009

rv. vAcANctEs & succEsstoN

1. Permanent Vacancy and Rules on Succession

2. Vacancies in the Various Sanggunian
3. Compensation and Leave Privileges
4. Resignation
5. Requirements in Filling Up Vacant Career Position

CODAL;
Sections 44-47, Local Government Code
Sections 80 and 82, Local Government Code

PRIMARY CASES:
Maquiling v. COMELEC, GR No. 195649, 16 April 2013
Damasen v. Tumamao, GR No, 1731,65,1.7 February 2010
Montebon v. COMELEC, GR No. 18A444, B Apr 2008

ilt. DrscrPLINE

CODAL:
Sections 60-68, Local Government Code

IV. RECALL

1,. Definition and Limitation

2. lnitiation of the Process
3. Procedure
4. Election
5. Effectivity
6. Prohibition on Resignation
7. Preparatory Recall Assembly

CODAL:
RA No. 9244 (amending Sections 70 and 71 of the LGC)
Sections 72.-75, Local Government Code

PRIMARY CASES:
Garcia v" COMELEC, GR No. 111511, 5 Oct 1993

PUBIIC INTERNATIONAL LAW

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1. History and Theories on the Nature of rnternational Law

a. Natural Law
b. Positivism
c' Critical Legal Theory {New Haven School, Third World Approaches
to lnternational Law, etc.)
2. Municipalv. lnternational Law (Monism v. Dualism)

B. Sources of Obligation Under lnternational Law

1. Treaties
2. State practice: Custom
3' Domestic Law, General Principles of Law, Appllcation of lnternational
Law by Domestic courts
4. Writing and Other Sources

C. Personality Under lnternational Law

1,. Generally: Subjects and Objects of lnternaticnal Law

2. States
3. Non-State Entities

D. Sovereignty and Jurisdiction of States

1. Territory
a. Title
b. Areas
c. Land
d. Airspace
e. Adjacent Maritime Areas
f. Outer Space
g. Acquisition and Transfer of Territorial Sovereignty

2.Jurisdiction over Persons and Economic Activities

a.Nationality of perscns, corporations, and assets
b.Criminal and Civil Jurisdiction
c. lmmunity from Jurisdiction
i.state tmmunity and Act of state
ii.Diplomatic and Consular lmmunity
iii. I m m unities of nternationa I Orga nizations
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E. Responsibility
F. Responding to Breaches of lnternationa! Obligations

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