DRAFT*Western Mindanao State University College of Law

Constitutional Law Review Atty. Edilwasif T. Baddiri1

First Semester, 2013-2014 Sunday, 9am-12nn

Required Textbook

Bernas S.J., Fr. Joaquin (2011) The 1987 Philippine Constitution: A Comprehensive Reviewer, Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc.Bernas S.J., Fr. Joaquin (2003) The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines: A Commentary, Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc.Nachura, Antonio (2006) Outline Reviewer in Political Law, Quezon City: VJ Graphil Arts, Inc.

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A. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 1

Preamble

Article I: The National Territory

R.A. 9255 or the New Baselines Law of 2009.1982 UN Convention on the Law of the SeaReagan v. Commissioner, 30 SCRA 968People v. Gozo, 53 SCRA 476Magallona v. Ermita, 655 SCRA 476

Article II: Declaration of Principles and State Policies

Legal Value of Article II

1 Atty. Edilwasif T. Baddiri has a Masters in Public Administration Degree from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. He received his A.B. Political Science Degree and Juris Doctor Degree from the Ateneo de Manila University.

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Tondo Medical v. CA, 527 SCRA 746 (2007)Bases Conversion and Development Authority v. Commission on Audit, 580 SCRA 295

Section 1. Philippines as a Democratic and Republican StateIn re Letter of Associate Justice Puno, 210 SCRA 588Republic v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 104768, July 21, 2003Co Kim Cham v. Valdez Tan Keh, 75 PHIL 113 (1945)ACCFA v. CUGCO, 30 SCRA 649 (1969)PHHC v Court of Industrial Relations, 150 SCRA 296Spouses Fontanilla v. Hon. Maliaman, GR Nos. 55963, February 27, 1991People v. Gozo, 53 SCRA 476 (1973)

Section 2. Generally Accepted Principles of International LawAgustin v. Edu, 88 SCRA 195JBL Reyes v. Bagatsing, GR No. 65366, October 25, 1983Tanada v. Angara, 272 SCRA 18 (1997)Bayan v. Zamora, GR 138570, October 10, 2000 Lim v. Executive Secretary, GR 151445, April 11, 2002Mijares v. Ranada, GR 139325, April 12, 2005Shangri-La v. Developers, GR 159938, March 31, 2006Pharmaceutical v. DOH, GR 173034, October 9, 2007

Section 3. Civilian Supremacy and AFP RoleIBP v. Zamora, 338 SCRA 81 (2000)

Section 4. Duty of Government to the People

Section 5. Maintenance of Peace and Order

Section 6. Separation of Church and State

Section 7. Independent Foreign PolicyLim v. Executive Secretary, GR 151445, April 11, 2002

Section 8. Freedom from Nuclear WeaponsBayan v. Zamora, GR 138570, October 10, 2000

Section 9. Social Order

Section 10. Social Justice

Section 11. Personal Dignity and Human Rights

Section 12. Family Life; Mother; UnbornRoe v. Wade, 410 US 113 (1973)Meyer v. Nebraska, 262 US 390 (1922)Pierce v. Society of Sisters, 262 US 510 (1925)Wisconsin v. Yoder 40 LW 4476 (1972)Ginsberg v. New York, 390 US 629 (1968)

Section 13. Vital Role of Youth

Section 14. Role of Women and Equality of Men and Women

Section 15. Right to Health

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Section 16. Right to a Balanced and Healthful EcologyOposa v. Factoran, 224 SCRA 792 (1993)LLDA v. CA, 231 SCRA 292 (1994) and 251 SCRA 42 (1995)MMDA v. Residents of Manila Bay, GR No. 171947, December 18, 2008

Section 17. Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports

Section 18. Labor Protection

Section 19. Self-Reliant and Independent National EconomyGarcia v. BOI, 191 SCRA 288 (1990)Tanada v. Angara, 272 SCRA 18 (1997)

Section 20. Role of Private Sector

Section 21. Promotion of Comprehensive Rural and Agrarian Policy

Section 22. Promotion of Rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities

Section 23. Community-Based Private Organizations

Section 24. Vital Role of Communications

Section 25. Local Economy

Section 26. Equal Access to Political Opportunities and Political DynastiesPamatong v. COMELEC, 427 SCRA 96 (2004)

Section 27. Honesty and Integrity in Public Service

Section 28. Full Public Disclosure

Article VI: The Legislative Department

Section 1. Legislative Power; Non-DelegationAraneta v. Gatmaitan, 101 PHIL 328 (1957)Rubi v. Provincial Board, 39 PHIL 660 (1918-1919)People v. Maceren, 79 SCRA 450 (1977)Eastern Shipping Lines v. POEA, 166 SCRA 533 (1988)Tablarin v. Gutierrez, 152 SCRA 730 (1987)Cebu Oxygen Acetylene Co. v. Drilon, 176 SCRA 24 (1989)Osmena v. Orbos, 220 SCRA 703Chiongbian v. Orbos, 245 SCRA 253 (1995)Rodrigo v. Sandiganbayan, 309 SCRA 661 People v. Vera, 65 PHIL 56 (1937-1938)Solicitor General v. MMA, 204 SCRA 837 (1991)Abakada Guro Party List v. Purisima, 562 SCRA 251United States v. Ang Tang Ho, 43 Phil 1Employers Confederation v. National Wages and Productivity Commission, GR No. 9619People v. Rosenthal, 68 PHIL 328Agustin v. Edu, 88 SCRA 1Ynot v. IAC, 148 SCRA 659United States v. Panlilio, 28 PHIL 608Securities and Exchange Commission v. Interport Resources Corporation, 567 SCRA 354Gerochi v. DENR, GR No. 159796, July 17, 2007PSL Inc., v. LLDA 608 SCRA 442People v. Que Po Lay, 94 Phil 640

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People v. Dacuycuy, 173 SCRA 90 (1989)Carbonilla v. Board of Airlines Representatives, 657 SCRA 775

Section 2. Senate Composition

Section 3. Qualifications of Senator

Section 4. Senator: Term of Office; Voluntary Renunciation

Section 5. Composition of the House of Representatives; Apportionment; Party ListTobias v. Abalos, 239 SCRA 106 (1994)Mariano v. COMELEC, 242 SCRA 211 (1995)Sema v. COMELEC, GR No. 177597, July 16, 2008Bagabuyo v. COMELEC, GR No. 176970, December 8, 2008Aquino III v. COMELEC, GR No. 189793, April 17, 2010Aldaba v. COMELEC, GR No. 188078, January 25, 2010Ocampo v. HRET, GR No. 158466, June 15, 2004

Party ListAng Bagong Bayani v. COMELEC, 359 SCRA 698 (2001)VC Cadangen, et al v. COMELEC, GR No. 177179, June 5, 2009Veterans Federation Party v. COMELEC, 342 SCRA 244 (2000)Partido v. COMELEC, GR No. 164702, March 15, 2006Lokin, Jr. v. COMELEC, GR Nos. 179431-32, June 22, 2010

Section 6. Qualifications of RepresentativesAquino v. COMELEC, 243 SCRA 400 (1995) Marcos v. COMELEC, 248 SCRA 300 (1995)Domino v. COMELEC, GR 134015 (July 19, 1999)Maquera v. Boraa, 15 SCRA 7Social Justice Society v. Dangerous Drugs Board, GR No. 157870, November 3, 2008

Section 7. Term of RepresentativesDimaporo v. Mitra, 202 SCRA 779Farinas v. Executive Secretary, GR 147387 (Dec. 10, 2003)Quinto v. COMELEC, GR No. 189698, December 1, 2009

Section 8.Regular ElectionsCodilla v. De Venecia GR No. 150605, December 10, 2002

Section 9. Special ElectionsTolentino v. COMELEC, GR 148334, January 21, 2004

Section 10. SalariesPhilconsa v. Mathay, 18 SCRA 300 (1966)

Section 11. Privilege from Arrest; Parliamentary Freedom of SpeechPeople v. Jalosjos, 324 SCRA 689Jimenez v. Cabangbang, 17 SCRA 876 (1966)Antonino v. Valencia, 57 SCRA 70Pobre v. Defensor Santiago, AC No. 7399, August 25, 2009

Section 12. Disclosure of Financial and Business Interests

Section 13. Prohibitions on Members of Congress

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Liban v. Gordon, GR No. 175352, July 15, 2009

Section 14. Prohibitions Related to the Practice of ProfessionPuyat v. De Guzman, 113 SCRA 31

Section 15. Regular Session; Special Session

Section 16. Officers of Congress; Quorom; Discipline; Journal/Records(par. 1) Defensor-Santiago v. Guingona, GR 134577 November 18, 1998(par. 1) Avelino v. Cuenco, 83 PHIL 17 (1949)(par. 2) People v. Jalosjos, 324 SCRA 689(par. 3) Arroyo v. De Venecia, 277 SCRA 268 (1997)(par. 3) Osmena v. Pendatun, 109 PHIL 863 (1960)(par. 3) Santiago v. Sandiganbayan, 356 SCRA 636(par. 4) US v. Pons, 34 PHIL 729 (1916)(par. 4) Casco Phil Commercial Co. v. Giminez, 7 SCRA 347 (1963)(par. 4) Astorga v. Villegas, 56 SCRA 714 (1974)(par. 4) Philippine Judges Association v. Prado, 227 SCRA 703(par. 4) Abakada Guro Party List v. Ermita, 469 SCRA 1Pimentel v. Senate Committeee of the Whole, 644 SCRA 741

Section 17. Electoral TribunalAngara v. Electoral Commission, 63 PHIL 134 (1936)Vera v. Avelino, 77 PHIL 192 (1946)Chavez v. COMELEC, 211 SCRA 315 (1992)Aquino v. COMELEC, 243 SCRA 400 (1995)Abbas v. SET, 166 SCRA 651 (1988)Bondoc v. Pineda, 201 SCRA 792 (1991)Robles v. HRET, 181 SCRA 780 (1990)Arroyo v. HRET, 246 SCRA 384 (1995)Pimentel v. HRET, GR 141489 May 29, 2002Aggabao v. COMELEC, GR No. 163756, January 26, 2005Limkaichong v. COMELEC, GR No. 178831, April 2009Banat v. COMELEC, GR No. 177508, August 7, 2009Drilon, et al v. Speaker, GR No. 180055, July 31, 2009Guerrero v. COMELEC, GR No. 137004, July 26, 2000GGarcia v. HRET, GR No. 134792, August 12, 1999Lazatin v. HET, GR No. 84297, December 8, 1988

Section 18. Commission on AppointmentsDaza v. Singson, 180 SCRA 496 (1989)Coseteng v. Mitra, 187 SCRA 377 (1990)Guingona v. Gonzales, 214 SCRA 789 (1992); MR, 219 SCRA 326 (1993)Drilon, et al v. Speaker, GR No. 180055, July 31, 2009

Section 19. Constitutions of the Electoral Tribunal and the Commission on Appointments

Section 20. Records and Books of Accounts

Section 21. Inquiries in Aid of LegislationBengzon v. Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, 203 SCRA 767 Standard Charter v. Senate, GR No. 167173, December 27, 2007Arnault v. Nazareno, 87 PHIL 25 (1990)Sabio v. Gordon, 504 SCRA 704 October 17, 2006Senate Blue Ribbon Committee v. Majaducon, GR 136760 July 29, 2003Senate v. Ermita, 488 SCRA 1, GR 169777, April 20, 2006Neri v. Senate, 549 SCRA 771

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Neri v. Senate, 564 SCRA 152Garcillano v. House of Representatives, GR No. 170338, December 23, 2008Negros O II Elec. Coop v. Sangguniang Panlungsod, 155 SCRA 421 (1991)

Section 22. Appearance of Heads of Departments in Congress

Section 23. Declaration of a State of War; Emergency Powers

Section 24. Bills Originating in the House of RepresentativesTolentino v. Secretary of Finance, 235 SCRA 630 (1994)Alvarez v. Guingona, GR No. 118303, January 31, 1996Guingona Jr. v. Carague, 196 SCRA 221 (1991)

Section 25. Limits on Power to Appropriate(par. 2) Garcia v. Mata, 65 SCRA 517 (1975)Demetria v. Alba, 148 SCRA 208 (1987)DPWH v. Quirino, GR No. 183444, October 12, 2011

(par. 5) Philconsa v. Enriquez, 235 SCRA 506 (1994)(par. 5) Sanchez v. COA, 552 SCRA 471

Section 26. Subject and Title of Bills; Three Readings(par. 1) Cordero v. Cabatuando, 6 SCRA 418 (1962)(par. 1) Philconsa v. Gimenez, 15 SCRA 479 (1965)(par. 1) Insular Lumber Company v. CTA, 104 SCRA 710 (1981)(par. 1) Philippine Judges Association v. Prado, 227 SCRA 703 (1993)Alalayan v. NPC, 24 SCRA 172 (1968)Tio v. Videogram Regulatory Board, 151 SCRA 208 (1987)(par. 2) Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance, 235 SCRA 630 (1994)Tobias v. Abalos, 239 SCRA 106 (1994)Banat v. COMELEC, GR No. 177508, August 7, 2009Abas Kida v. Senate of the Philippines, G.R. No. 196271, October 18, 2011

Section 27. Passage of bills; Item VetoCIR v. CTA, 185 SCRA 329 (1990)Bolinao Electronics v. Valencia, 11 SCRA 486 (1964)(par. 2) Gonzales v. Macaraig, 191 SCRA 452 (1990)(par. 2) Philconsa v. Enriquez, 235 SCRA 506 (1994)(par. 2) Bengzon v. Drilon, 208 SCRA 133Tanada v. Tuvera, 146 SCRA 446 (1986)

Section 28. Power of Taxation; Limitations; ExemptionsCommissioner of Internal Revenue v. Lingayen Gulf Electric Power Co., Inc, 164 SCRA 27Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance, 235 SCRA 27Garcia v. Executive Secretary, GR 101273, July 3, 1992CIR v. Santos, GR No. 119252, August 18, 1997Southern Cross v. Philippine Cement GR No. 158540, July 8, 2004(par. 3) Abra Valley College v. Aquino, 162 SCRA 106 (1988)Lladoc v. CIR, 14 SCRA 292 Central Mindanao University v. DAR, GR 100091, October 22, 1992Commissioner v. CA, GR 124043, October 14, 1998John Hay v. Lim, GR 19775, October 24, 2003Systems Plus Computer College v. Caloocan City, GR No. 146382, August 7, 2003Lung Center v. Quezon City, GR No. 144104, June 29, 2004Planters Products Inc v. Fertiphil Corp, GR No. 166006, March 14, 2008

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Section 29. Fiscal Powers of Congress; Limitations; Special FundsPascual v. Secretary of Public Works, 110 PHIL. 331, 1960-61Guingona v. Carague, 196 SCRA 221, 1991Gaston v. Republic Planters Bank, 158 SCRA 626, 1988

Section 30. Appelate Jurisdiction of the Supreme CourtFirst Lepanto Ceramics v. CA, 237 SCRA 519, 1994

Section 32. Initiative and ReferendumGarcia v. COMELEC, 237 SCRA 279, 1994

Article VII: Executive Department

Section 1. Executive Power; Privileges; ImmunitiesMarcos v. Manglapus, 177 SCRA 668, 1989; MR, 178 SCRA, 1989Laurel v. Garcia 187 SCRA 797, 1990Estrada v. Desierto, 353 SCRA 452, 2001; MR, 356 SCRA 108, 2001Balao v. Macapagal-Arroyo, GR No. 186450, December 13, 2011Rodriguez v. Macapagal-Arroyo, GR No. 191805, November 15, 2011Soliven v. Makasiar, 167 SCRA 393, 1988Senate v. Ermita, G.R. 169777, April 20, 2006 #7Akbayan v. Aquino, G.R. 170516, July 16 2008Neri v. Senate, G.R. 180643, March 25, 2008; MR, Sept. 4, 2008Prov. Of North Cotabato v. Government, G.R. No. 183591, Oct. 14, 2008Philippine Constitution Association v. Enriquez, 235 SCRA 506Webb v. De Leon, 247 SCRA 652Senate v. Ermita, GR No. 169777, April 20, 2006Neri v. Senate, GR No. 180643, March 25, 2008, September 4, 2008

Section 2. QualificationsTecson v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 161434, March 3, 2004

Section 3. Vice President

Section 4. Election and CanvassMacalintal v. COMELEC, GR No. 157013, July 10, 2003Lopez v. Senate and House, GR No. 163556, June 8, 2004Pimentel v. Joint Canvassing Committee, June 22, 2004Macalintal v. PET, GR No. 191618, November 23, 2010Fernando Poe, Jr. v. Arroyo, PET Case No. 002, March 29, 2005Legarda v. De Castro, PET Case No. 003, March 31, 2005Defensor-Santiago v. Ramos, PET Case No. 001, February 13, 1996

Section 5. Oath

Section 6. Official Residence; Salary

Section 7. Vacancy at the Beginning of the Term of the Presidency

Section 8. Vacancy During the Term of the PresidencyEstrada v. Desierto, 353 SCRA 452, 2001; MR, 356 SCRA 108, 2001Lozano, et al v. Macapagal-Arroyo, February 6, 2001

Section 9. Vacancy in the Vice Presidency

Section 10. Vacancies in Both the Presidency and the Vice Presidency

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Section 11. Incapacity of the PresidentEstrada v. Desierto, 353 SCRA 452, 2001; MR, 356, SCRA 108, 2001

Section 12. Serious Illness of the President

Section 13. ProhibitionsCivil Liberties Union v. Executive Secretary, 194 SCRA 317, 1991Doromal v. Sandiganbayan, 177 SCRA 354, 1989Flores v. Drilon, 223 SCRA 568, 1993 #28Bitonio v. COA, G.R. no. 147392, March 12, 2004Public Interest Group v. Elma, GR No. 138965, June 30, 2006

Section 14. Appointments of Acting President

Section 15. Prohibited AppointmentsIn Re Appointments of Valenzuela and Vallarta, AM No. 98-5-01-SC, Nov. 9, 1998De la Rama v. CA, G.R. No. 131136, Feb. 28, 2001De Castro v. Judicial and Bar Council, GR No. 191002, April 20, 2010 and May 1, 2010

Section 16. Power to Appoint; Commission on Appointments Government v. Springer 50 PHILS 259, 1927Bermudez v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 131429, August 4, 1999Flores v. Drilon, 223 SCRA 568, 1993Bautista v. Salonga, 172 SCRA 1260, 1989Sarmiento v. Mison, 156 SCRA 549, 1987Quintos-Deles v. Commission on Appointments, 177 SCRA 259, 1989Calderon v. Carale, 208 SCRA 254, 1992Manalo v. Sistoza, GR No. 107369, August 11, 1999Matibag v. Benipayo, GR No. 149036, April 2, 2002Rufino v. Endriga, 496 SCRA 13 #43Pimentel, Jr. v. Ermita, GR No. 164978, October 13, 2005Abas Kida v. Senate of the Philippines, GR No. 196271, October 18, 2011

Section 17. Power of Control

Lacson-Magallanes v. Pano 21 SCRA 395, 1967Maceda v. Macaraig, Jr 197 SCRA 771Roque v. Director of Lands, L-25373, July 1, 1976 Ang-Angco v. Castillo 9 SCRA 619, 1963 #49NAMARCO v. Arca 29 SCRA 648, 1969Drilon v. Lim 235 SCRA 135, 1994Jason v. Torres 290 SCRA 279, 1998Dadole v. COA, GR No. 125350, Dec. 3, 2002DENR v. DENR Employees, GR No. 149724, Aug. 19, 2003Villaluz v. Zaldivar, 15 SCRA 710Tondo Medical Center Employees v. CA, GR No. 167324, July 17, 2007Malaria Employees v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 160093, July 31, 2007Orosa v. Roa, GR No. 14047, July 14, 2006Phillips Seafood v. BOI, GR No. 175787, February 4, 2009Biraogo v. Truth Commission, GR No. 192935, December 7, 2010

Section 18. President’s Powers as Commander in ChiefLansang vs. Garcia, 42 SCRA 448 #61Aberca v. Ver, 160 SCRA 590IBP v. Zamora, GR 141284, August 15, 2000Lacson v. Perez, GR 147780-81, 147799 and 1477810, May 10, 2001

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Sanlakas v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 159085, February 3, 2004David v. Macapagal-Arroyo, GR 171396, May 2006David v. Ermita, GR No. 171409, May 3, 2006Gudani v. Senga, GR No. 170165, April 15, 2006Ampatuan v. Puno, 651 SCRA 228 #70

Section 19. Executive ClemencyCristobal v. Labrador, 71 PHIL 34Llamas v. Orbos 202 SCRA 844, 1991People v. Salle 250 SCRA 581, 1995Drilon v. CA, 202 SCRA 378, 1991Torres v. Gonzales 152 SCRA 272, 1987Monsanto v. Factoran, 170 SCRA 190, 1989Sabello v. Department of Education, GR No. 87687, December 26, 1989People v. Salle, Jr GR No. 103567, December 4, 1995Garcia v. COA, 226 SCRA 356, 1993Echegaray v. Sec. of Justice, GR No. 132601, Jan 19, 1999

Section 20. Foreign LoansSpouses Constantino v. Cuisia, GR 106064, October 13, 2005

Section 21. Foreign Relations: Senate Concurrence in International AgreementsUSAFFE Veterans Association v. Treasurer, 105 PHIL 1030, 1959World Health Organization v. Aquino, 48 SCRA 242Bayan v. Executive Secretary Zamora, 343 SCRA 449, 2000Pimentel v. Executive Secretary, 2005Lim v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 151445, April 11, 2002Secretary of Justice v. Judge Lantion, GR No. 139465, Oct. 17, 2000Vinuya v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 162230, April 28, 2010Bayan Muna v. Romulo, 641 SCRA 244

Article VIII: Judicial Department

Section 1. Judicial PowerSantiago v. Bautista, 32 SCRA 188 (2970)Noblejas v. Teehankee, 23 SCRA 405Manila Electric Company v. Pasay Transportation Company, 57 PHIL 600Director of Prisons v. Ang Cho Kio, 33 SCRA 494In Re Laureta, 148 SCRA 382Marcos v. Manglapus, 177 SCRA 668 (1989); MR, 178 SCRA 760 (1989)US v. Nixon, 418 US 683 (1974)Estrada v. Desierto, 353 SCRA 452 (2001); MR, 356 SCRA 108 (2001)Arroyo v. De Venecia, 277 SCRA 268 (1997)Infotech Foundation v. COMELEC, GR No. 159139, January 13, 2004Mattel, Inc. v. Francisco, GR No. 166886, July 30, 2008Villarosa v. HRET, GR No. 144129, September 14, 2000Vinuya v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 162230, April 28, 2010Garcia v. Board of Investments, GR No. 92024, November 9, 1990Echegaray v. Secretary of Justice, GR No. 132601, January 19, 1999Torrecampo v. MWSS, 649 SCRA 482Liban v. Gordon, 639 SCRA 709Bayan Muna v. Romulo, 641 SCRA 244Magallona v. Ermita, 655 SCRA 476Hacienda Luisita v. PARC, GR No. 171101, November 22, 2011Sana v. CESB, GR No. 192926, November 15, 2011Gamboa v. Teves, 652 SCRA 690 #23

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Section 2. Role of CongressMantruste Systems v. CA, 179 SCRA 136 (1989)Malaga v. Penachos, 213 SCRA 516 (1992)Lupangco v. CA, 160 SCRA 848 (1988)

Section 3. Fiscal AutonomyRadiowealth v. Agregado, 86 SCRA 429 (1950)Bengzon v. Drilon, 208 SCRA 133 (1992)

Section 4. Composition; En Banc and Division CasesFortich v. Corona, 312 SCRA 751 (1999)People v. Dy, GR 115236-37, Jan. 16, 2003People v. Ebio, GR 147750, Sept. 29, 2004Firestone Ceramics v. CA, GR No. 127245, June 28, 2000

Section 5. Powers of the Supreme CourtTano v. Socrates, 278 SCRA 154 (1997) #33

Judicial ReviewLina v. Purisma, 82 SCRA 344 (1978)Angara v. Electoral Commission, 63 PHIL 139 (1936)Macasiano v. NHA, 224 SCRA 236 (1993)Tan v. Macapagal, 43 SCRA 678 (1972)PACU v. Secretary of Education, 97 PHIL 806 (1955)Gonzales v. Marcos, 65 SCRA 624 (1975)Oposa v. Factoran, 224 SCRA 792 (1993)Joya v. PCGG, 225 SCRA 568 (1993)Kilosbayan v. Morato, 246 SCRA (1995)Anti Graft League of the Philippines, 260 SCRA 250 (1996)Telecom v. COMELEC, 289 SCRA 337 (1998)Bayan v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 138570, October 10, 2000Automotive Industry Workers v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 157509, January 18, 2005White Light Corp v. City of Manila, GR No. 122846, January 20, 2009Gonzales v. Narvasa, GR No. 140835, August 14, 2000Sandoval v. PAGCOR, GR No. 138982, November 29, 2000Chavez v. PCGG, 299 SCRA 744 (1998) #50IBP v. Zamora, 342 SCRA 449 (2000)Francisco v. House of Representatives, 415 SCRA 44De Agbayani v. PNB, 38 SCRA 429 (1971)David v. Arroyo, 489 SCRA 162People v. Mateo, 433 SCRA 540Mariano Jr. v. COMELEC, GR No. 118577, March 7, 1995Dumlao v. COMELEC, 95 SCRA 392Solicitor General v. Metropolitan Manila Authority, GR No. 102782, December 11, 1991 #58

Administration of Justice; Rule-MakingPNB v. Asuncion, 60 SCRA 321Santero v. CFI Cavite, 153 SCRA 728Damasco v. Lagui, 166 SCRA 214People v. Lacson, 400 SCRA 262St. Martin Funeral Homes v. NLRC, 295 SCRA 494People v. Gutierrez, 36 SCRA 172 (1970)In Re Cunanan, 94 PHIL 534 (1953-1954)Echegaray v. Secretary of Justice, January 19, 1999Bustos v. Lucero, 81 PHIL 648 (1948)In Re Admission to the Bar: Argosino – Bar Matter 712, 246 SCRA 14 (1995)Fabian v. Desierto, GR 129742, September 16, 1998 #69

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In Re: De Vera (2003)Baguio Markets Vendor v. Judge, GR No. 165922, February 26, 2010Republic v. Gingoyon, GR No. 166429, February 1, 2006Maniago v. Court of Appeals, GR No. 104392, February 20, 1996. #73Javellana v. DILG, GR No. 102549, August 10, 1992Bar Matter No. 1222, February 4, 2004Garrido v. Garrido, AC No. 6593, February 4, 2010 #76In re Letter of the UP Law Faculty, 644 SCRA 543

Section 6. Supervision of CourtsMaceda v. Vasquez, 221 SCRA 464 (1993)Caoibes v. Ombudsman, GR 132177, July 19, 2001Escalona v. Padillo, AM P-10-2785, September 21, 2010

Section 7. Qualifications of Members of the Supreme Court; Lower CourtsIn re JBC v. Judge Quitain, JBC No. 013, August 22, 2007Kilosbayan v. Ermita, GR No. 177721, July 3, 2007Topacio v. Ong, GR No. 179895, December 15, 2008

Section 8. Judicial and Bar Council; Membership

Section 9. Appointments of Members of the Supreme Court and Judges of Lower Courts

Section 10. Fixed SalaryNitafan v. CIR, 152 SCRA 284 (1987)

Section 11. Security of Tenure; Power to DisciplineVargas v. Rilloraza, 80 PHIL 297 (1948)De La Llana v. Alba, 112 SCRA 294 (1982)People v. Gacott, 246 SCRA 52 (1995)

Section 12. Prohibition to Be Designated to Any Agency Performing Quasi-Judicial or Administrative FunctionsIn re Judge Manzano, 166 SCRA 246

Section 13. Conclusions of the Supreme Court – How Reached?Consing v. Court of Appeals, GR No. 78272, August 29, 1989

Section 14. Contents of Decision; Petition for Review; Motion for ReconsiderationPeople v. Escober, 157 SCRA 541 (1988)Air France v. Carrascoso, 18 SCRA 155 (1966)People v. Bravo, 227 SCRA 285 (1993)Hernandez v. CA, 208 SCRA 429 (1993)Nicos v. CA, 206 SCRA 127 (1992)Borromeo v. CA, 186 SCRA 1 (1990)Francisco v. Pernskul, 173 SCRA 324 (1989)Velarde v. Social Justice Society, GR 159357, April 28, 2004

Section 15. Period for Making DecisionsRe: Problem of Delays in Cases Before the Sandiganbayan – AM No. 00-8-05-SC, Nov. 28, 2001Edano v. Asdala, AM No. RTJ-06-2007, December 6, 2010Sesbreno v. CA, GR No. 161390, April 16, 2008

Section 16. Submission of Annual Report

Article IX: Constitutional Commissions

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A. Common Provisions

Section 1. Independent CommissionsMacalintal v. COMELEC, GR 157013, July 10, 2003Ombudsman v. Civil Service Commission, GR No. 159940, February 16, 2005

Section 2. Prohibition on Members

Section 3. Salary

Section 4. Power to Appoint

Section 5. Fiscal AutonomyCSC v. DBM, 482 SCRA 233 #3

Section 6. Promulgation of RulesMacalintal v. COMELEC, GR No. 157013, July 10, 2003

Section 7. Decisions of the CommissionsFilipinas Engineering and Machine Shop v. Ferrer, 135 SCRA 25Saligumba v. CA, 117 SCRA 669Cua v. COMELEC, 156 SCRA 582 (1987)Estrella v. COMELEC, GR No. 160465, May 27, 2004Mison v. COA, 187 SCRA 445 (1990)Ambil v. COMELEC, 344 SCRA 358 [2000]Mateo v. CA, GR No. 113219, August 14, 1995Reyes v. Regional Trial Court, GR No. 108886, May 5, 1995ABS-CBN v. COMELEC, 323 SCRA 611Aguilar v. COMELEC, GR No. 185140, June 30, 2009Garces v. CA, GR. No. 114 795, July 17, 1996Dumayas v. COMELEC, GR Nos. 141952-53, April 29, 2001 #16

Section 8. Other Functions

B. Civil Service Commission

Section 1. Composition; Qualifications; TermGaminde v. COA –347 SCRA 655 (2000)Mathay Jr. v. CA, GR No. 124374, December 15, 1999 #18

Section 2. ScopeParagraph 1EIIB v. CA, GR No. 129133, Nov. 25, 1998NASECO v. NLRC, GR No. 100947, May 31, 1993MWSS v. Hernandez, 143 SCRA 602Philippine Fisheries Development Authority v. NLRC and Odin Security Agency, GR No. 94825, September 4, 1992PAGCOR v. CA, GR No. 93396, September 30, 1991Agyao v. CSC, 639 SCRA 781

Paragraph 2De los Santos v. Mallare, 87 PHIL 289Santiago Jr. v. CSC, GR No. 81467, October 27, 1989Central Bank v. CSC, GR No. 80455-56, April 10, 1989 #27CSC v. Salas, 274 SCRA 414CSC v. Javier, 546 SCRA 485Grino v. CSC, 194 SCRA 458 #30

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Paragraph 3Briones v. Osmena, 104 PHIL 588Abakada Group Party List v. Purisima, 562 SCRA 251CSC v. Sojor, 554 SCRA 160PCSO Board of Directors v. Lapid, 648 SCRA 546

Classifications and Appointments CSC v. PAGCOR, GR No. 123708, June 1997Samson v. CA, 145 SCRA 654 (1986)Achacoso v. Macaraig, 195 SCRA 235 (1991)Binamira v. Garrucho, 188 SCRA 154 (1990)Luego v. CSC, 143 SCRA 327 (1986)Santiago v. CSC, 178 SCRA 733 (1989)Astraguillo v. Manglapus, 190 SCRA 280 (1990)Aquino v. CSC, GR No. 92403, April 22, 1992 #42Lampinid v. CSC, GR No. 96298, May 14, 1991Nazareno, et al v. City of Dumaguete, GR No. 181559, October 2, 2009

Security of Tenure and Abolition of OfficeCanonizado v. Aguirre, GR No. 133132, Jan. 25, 2000Secretary Gloria v. CA, GR No. 119903, August 14, 2000Yenko and Mayor Estrada v. Gungon, GR No. 165450, August 13, 2009Buklod v. Executive Secretary, GR Nos. 142801-02, July 10, 2001Dimayuga v. Benedicto II, GR No. 144153, Jan. 16, 2002Miranda v. Carreon, GR No. 143540, April 11, 2003 #50Hernandez v. Villegas, 14 SCRA 544 (1965) #51Briones v. Osmena, 104 Phil 588 (1958)Mayor v. Macaraig, 194 SCRA 672 (1991)Roque v. Ericta, 53 SCRA 156Mama, Jr. v Court of Appeals, GR No. 86517, April 30, 1991UP Board of Regents v. Rasul, GR No. 91551, August 16, 1991Kawaning EIIB v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 142801, July 10, 2001

Partisan Political Activity; Self-Organization; Temporary EmployeesPeople v. De Venecia, 14 SCRA 864 (1965)SSS Employees v. CA, 175 SCRA 686 (1989)Jacinto v. CA, 281 SCRA 557 (1997) #60Gloria v. CA, 338 SCRA 5 (2000)Seneres v. COMELEC, GR No. 178678, April 16, 2009

Right to OrganizeSocial Security System v. CA, GR No. 85279, July 28, 1989Manila Public School Teachers Association v. Secretary of Education, GR No. 95445, August 6, 1991

Section 3. Purpose of a Civil Service SystemLazo v. CSC, 236 SCRA 469

Section 4. Oath or Affirmation

Section 5. Standardization of Compensation

Section 6. Prohibition of Appointment of “Lame Ducks”People v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 164185, July 23, 2008 #66

Section 7. Prohibitions; Appointments; Office; Employment

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Flores v. Drilon – 223 SCRA 568 (1993)In re Eduardo Escala, 653 SCRA 141

Sec. 8 Prohibitions; Compensation; Foreign Gift/Office/TitlePeralta v. Mathay – 38 SCRA 296 (1971)Santos v. CA – GR No. 139792, Nov. 22, 2000 #70Cabili v. CSC, GR No. 156503, June 22, 2006Benguet State University v. Colting, GR No. 169637, June 8, 2007Herrera, et al v. NPC, GR No. 166570, December 18, 2009

C. Commission on Elections

Section 1. Composition; Qualifications; TermCayetano v. Monsod, 201 SCRA 210 (1991)Brillantes v. Yorac, 192 SCRA 358 (1990) #75Matibag v. Benipayo, 380 SCRA 49

Section 2. Powers and FunctionsPangilinan v. COMELEC, 228 SCRA 36Flores v. COMELEC, 184 SCRA 484 (1990)Galido v. COMELEC, 193 SCRA 78 (1991)People v. Inting, 187 SCRA 788 (1990) #80Corpus v. Tanodbayan, 149 SCRA 281 (1987)Tan v. COMELEC, GR No. 112093, Oct. 4, 1994Kilosbayan v. COMELEC, GR No. 128054, Oct. 16, 1997Alvarez v. COMELEC, GR No. 142527, March 1, 2001Carlos v. Judge Angeles, GR No. 142907, November 29, 2000Buac v. COMELEC, GR No. 155855, Jan. 26, 2004LDP v. COMELEC, GR No. 161265, Feb. 24, 2004Atienza v. COMELEC, GR No. 188920, February 16, 2010Antonio v. COMELEC, GR No. 135869, September 22, 1999Aggabao v. COMELEC, GR NO. 163756, January 26, 2005 #90Flores v. COMELEC, GR No. 89604, April 20, 1990Alunan III v. Mirasol, GR No. 108399, July 31, 1997Taule v. Secretary Santos, GR No. 90336, August 12, 1991Baytan v. COMELEC, GR No. 153945, February 4, 2003Balindong v. COMELEC, GR No. 1539991, October 16, 2003Aguilar v. COMELEC, GR No. 185140, June 30, 2009People v. Honorable Delgado, GR No. 93419, September 18, 1990Banat v. COMELEC, GR No. 177508, August 7, 2009People v. Judge Inting, GR No. 88919, July 25, 1990 #99

Section 3. DecisionsSarmiento v. COMELEC, 212 SCRA 307 #100Salazar Jr. v. COMELEC, 184 SCRA 433 (1990)Baytan v. COMELEC, GR No. 153954 , Feb. 4, 2003Balindong v. COMELEC, GR Nos. 153991-2, Oct. 16, 2003Liberal Party v. COMELEC, GR No. 191771, May 6, 2010Alvarez v. COMELEC, GR No. 142527, March 1, 2001

Section 4. Supervision/Regulation of Public Utilities, Media Grants, PrivilegesUnido v. COMELEC, 104 SCRA 17Sanidad v. COMELEC, 181 SCRA 529 (1990)Philippine Press Institute v. COMELEC, GR No. 119654, May 22, 1995ABS-CBN v. COMELEC, GR No. 133486, Jan. 28, 2000SWS v. COMELEC, GR No. 147571, May 5, 2001 #110

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Section 5. Favorable Recommendation for Pardon, Amnesty, Parole or Suspension of Sentence

Section 6. Free and Open Party SystemLiberal Party v. COMELEC, GR No. 191771, May 6, 2010

Section 7. No Block-Voting

Section 8. Prohibition on Political Parties

Section 9. Election Period

Section 10. No Harassment and Discrimination

Section 11. Funds

D. Commission of Audit

Section 1. Qualifications; TermMison v. COA, 187 SCRA 445

Section 2. General Function; PowersPhilippine Operations, Inc. v. Auditor General, 94 PHIL 868Euro-Med Laboratories, Phil, Inc. v. Province of Batangas, 495 SCRA 601 #114Ramos v. Aquino, 39 SCRA 236Blue Bar Coconut Philippines v. Tantuico, 163 SCRA 716NHA v. COA, 226 SCRA 55Dingcong v. Guingona, 162 SCRA 782 (1988)Danville Maritime v. COA, 175 SCRA 701 (1989)Mamaril v. Domingo, 227 SCRA 206 (1993) #120Sambeli v. Province of Isabela, GR No. 92279, June 18, 1992Osmena v. COA, GR No. 98355, March 2, 1994Bustamante v. COA, GR No. 103309, Nov. 27, 1992Caltex v. COA, 208 SCRA 726 (1992) #124Polloso v. Gangan, 335 SCRA 750 (2000)DBP v. COA, 231 SCRA 202Strategic Alliance v. Radstock Securities, GR No. 178158, December 4, 2009Uy, et al v. COA, GR No. 130685, March 21, 2000Davao City Water District v. CSC and COA, GR No. 95237, September 13, 1991Parreno v. COA, GR No. 162224, June 7, 2007Boy Scouts of the Philippines v. COA, 651 SCRA 146

Section 3. COA Jurisdiction

Section 4. Annual Report to the President and to Congress

Article X. Local Government

Section 1. Territorial and Political Subdivisions of the PhilippinesCordillera Broad Coalition v. COA, GR No. 79956, January 26, 1990

Section 2. Local AutonomyLimbona v. Conte Mangelin, et al, GR No. 80391, February 28, 1989San Juan v. CSC, 196 SCRA 69 (1991)Magtajas v. Pryce Properties, GR No. 111097, July 20, 1994Leynes v. COA, GR No. 143596, Dec. 11, 2003Batangas CATV v. CA and Batangas City, GR No. 138810, September 29, 2004

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Section 3. Local Government CodeGarcia v. COMELEC, 227 SCRA 100 (1993)Malonzo v. COMELEC, 269 SCRA 380 (1997)

Section 4. Supervision by the President Ganzon v. CA, 200 SCRA 271Joson v. Torres, 290 SCRA 279Drilon v. Lim, 235 SCRA 135 (1994)Province of Negros v. COA, GR No. 182574, September 28, 2010

Section 5. Power of Taxation by Local GovernmentLTO v. City of Butuan, 322 SCRA 805Lina v. Pano, 364 SCRA 76 (2001)Petron v. Mayor, GR No. 158881, April 16, 2008Yamane v. BA Lepanto Condominium, GR No. 154993, October 25, 2005Philippine Petroleum v. Municipality of Pililla, GR No. 90773, June 3, 1991John Hay People’s Alternative Coalition v. Lim, GR No. 119775, October 24, 2003Manila Electric v. Province of Laguna, GR No. 131359, May 5, 1999Batangas Power v. Batangas City, GR No. 152675, April 28, 2004Smart Communications v. City of Davao, GR No. 155491, September 16, 2008

Section 6. Share in National TaxesPimentel v. Aguirre, 336 SCRA 201 (2000)Province of Batangas v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 152774, May 27, 2004Alternative Center v. Zamora, GR No. 144256, June 8, 2005League of Cities v. COMELEC August 24, 2010

Section 7. Equitable Share in the National Wealth

Section 8. Term of Local OfficialsBorja v. COMELEC, 295 SCRA 157Lozanida v. COMELEC, GR No. 135150, July 28, 1999Adormeo v. COMELEC, GR No. 147927, February 4, 2002Socrates v. COMELEC, 391 SCRA 457 (2002)Latasa v. COMELEC, GR No. 154829, Dec. 10, 2003David v. COMELEC, 271 SCRA 90 (1997)Montebon v. COMELEC, 551 SCRA 50Ong v. Alegre, GR No. 163295, January 23, 2006Dizon v. COMELEC, GR No. 182088, January 30, 2009Alboin v. COMELEC, GR No. 184836, December 23, 2009David v. COMELEC, GR No. 127116, April 8, 1997

Section 9. Sectoral RepresentativesSupangan Jr. v. Santos, GR No. 84662, August 24, 1990

Section 10. Creation, Abolition, Change of BoundariesTan v. COMELEC, 142 SCRA 727 (1986)League of Cities of the Philippines v. COMELEC, GR 176951, Nov. 29, 2008Sema v. COMELEC, 558 SCRA 700Camid v. Office of the President, GR No. 161414, January 17, 2005Navarro v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 180050, February 10, 2010

Section 11. Metropolitan Political SubdivisionsMMDA v. Bel-Air Village Association Assoc., GR No. 135962, March 27, 2000MMDA v. Garin, GR No. 130230, April 15, 2005Gancayco v. City Government of Quezon City, 658 SCRA 853

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Section 12. Highly Urbanized Cities, Component CitiesAbella v. COMELEC, GR No. 100710, September 3, 1991

Section 13. Local Government Units Grouping Themselves

Section 14. Regional Development Councils and Other Similar Bodies

Section 15. Autonomous Regions Abas Kida v. Senate of the Philippines, GR No. 196271, October 18, 2011

Section 16. General Supervision of the President

Section 17. Powers Not Vested to the ARMM

Sections 18 and19. Organic Act for Autonomous RegionsAbbas v. COMELEC, 179 SCRA 287 (1989)Ordillos v. COMELEC, 192 SCRA 100 (1990)Badua v. CBA, 194 SCRA 101 (1991)Cordillera Broad Coalition v. COA, GR No. 82217, Jan. 29, 1990Pandi v. CA, GR No. 116850, April 11, 2002Sema v. COMELEC, GR No. 177597, July 16, 2008

Section 20. Legislative Powers of the Autonomous RegionsProvince of North Cotabato v. Government of the Philippines Peace Panel, 568 SCRA 492

Section 21. Preservation of Peace and Order

Article XI. Accountability of Public Officers

Section 1. Public OfficeBornasal, Jr. v. Montes, 280 SCRA 181 (1997)

Section 2. Officers Subject to Removal by Impeachment

Section 3. Procedure for ImpeachmentIn re Gonzales, 160 SCRA 771 (1988)Romulo v. Yniguez, 141 SCRA 260 (1986)Francisco v. House of Representatives, 415 SCRA 44Estrada v. Desierto, 353 SCRA 452 (2001); MR, 356 SCRA 108 (2001)Gutierrez v. Committee on Justice, 643 SCRA 198

Section 4. SandiganbayanLecaroz v. Sandiganbayan, 128 SCRA 324 (1984)Defensor-Santiago, 356 SCRA 636 (2001)Balmadrid v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 58327, March 22, 1991Azarcon v. Sandiganbanyan, GR No. 116033, February 26, 1997

Section 5. OmbudsmanCarandang v. Desierto, 639 SCRA 293Lacson v. ES, 649 SCRA 142People v. Morales, 649 SCRA 182Quarto v. Marcelo, 658 SCRA 580

Section 6. AppointmentsOmbudsman v. CSC, GR No. 162215, July 20, 2007

Section 7. Tanodbayan as Special Prosecutor

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Zaldivar v. Sandiganbayan, 160 SCRA 843 (1988)Acop v. Ombudsman, GR No. 120422, September 27, 1995Deloso v. Domingo, 191 SCRA 545Almonte v. Vasquez, GR No. 95367, May 22, 1995Buenasada v. Flavier, 226 SCRA 645Macalino v. Sandiganbayan, 376 SCRA 452BIR v. Ombudsman, GR No. 115103, April 11, 2002Laurel v. Desierto, GR No. 145368, April 12, 2002Azarcon v. Guerrero, GR No. 121017, Feb 17, 1997Azarcon v. Guerrero , GR No. 116033, Feb 26, 1997

Section 8. Qualifications

Section 9. Appointments

Section 10. Rank

Section 11. Term

Section 12. Prompt Action on ComplaintsLaurel v. Desierto, GR No. 145368, April 12, 2002Almonte v. Vasquez, 244 SCRA 286 (1995)Roxas v. Vasquez, 358 SCRA 636 (2001)Uy v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 105965, March 20, 2001

Section 13. Powers; Functions; DutiesKhan, Jr. v. Ombudsman, GR No. 125296, July 20, 2006Ombudsman v. Estandarte, GR No. 168670, April 13, 2007Ombudsman v. Lucero, November 24, 2006Ombudsman v. CA, GR No. 169079, July 17, 2007Sangguniang Barangay v. Punong Barangay, GR No. 170626, March 3, 2008Perez v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 166062, September 26, 2006Buencamino v. CA, GR No. 175895, April 4, 2007Medina v. COA, GR No. 176478, February 4, 2008Villas Nor v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 180700, March 4, 2008Honasan II v. Panel of Investigating Prosecutors – GR No. 159747, April 13, 2004Ombudsman v. Rodriguez, GR No. 172700, July 23, 2010Garcia v. Miro, GR No. 148944, Feb 5, 2003Rare v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 108431, July 14, 2000

Section 14. Fiscal Autonomy

Section 15. Right to Recover Properties Unlawfully Acquired

Section 16. Loan, Guaranty or Other Form of Financial Accommodation

Section 17. Declaration of Assets and Liabilities

Section 18. Allegiance of Public OfficersCaasi v. CA, 191 SCRA 229 (1990)

Article XII. National Economy and Patrimony

Section 1. Threefold Goal of the National Economy

Section 2. Regalian DoctrineLee Hong Kok v. David, 48 SCRA 372

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Carino v. Insurer Government, 41 PHIL 935Cruz v. Sec. of DENR, 347 SCRA 128 (2000)Sta. Rosa Mining v. Leido, 156 SCRA 1 (1987)San Miguel Corporation v. CA, 185 SCRA 722 (1990) #5Almeda v. Court of Appeals, GR No. 85322, April 30, 1991 #6Director of Lands v. Kalahi Investments, Inc, GR No. 48066, January 31, 1989Republic v. Enciso, GR No. 160145, November 11, 2005Chavez v. PEA, GR No. 133250, July 9, 2002Laurel v. Garcia, 187 SCRA 797 (1990)Miners Association v. Factoran, 240 SCRA 100 (1995)Republic v. Rosemoor, GR No. 149927, March 30, 2004La Bugal-B’laan Tribal Assn. v. DENR, GR127872, Jan 27, 2004, MR GR 127882, Dec. 1, 2004Philippine Geothermal v. Napocor, GR No. 144302, May 27, 2004JG Summit v. CA, GR No. 124293, January 31, 2005

Section 3. Lands of the Public DomainDirector of Lands v. Aquino, 192 SCRA 296 (1990)Republic v. CA, 160 SCRA 228 (1988)Apex Mining v. Southeast Mindanao Gold, Inc, GR No. 152613, June 23, 2006Dir. of Lands v. IAC, 146 SCRA 509 (1986)Ten Forty Realty v. Lorenzana, GR No. 151212, Sept. 10, 2003 #20Chavez v. PEA, GR No. 133250, July 9, 2002

Section 4. Specific Limits of Forest Lands and National ParksLa Bugal-B’laan Tribal Assn. v. DENR, GR127872, Jan 27, 2004, MR GR 127882, Dec. 1, 2004

Section 5. Ancestral Lands and DomainCruz v. Sec. of DENR, 347 SCRA 128 (2000)

Section 6. Common GoodTelecom v. COMELEC, 289 SCRA 337 (1998)

Section 7. Private LandsRepublic v. CA, 235 SCRA 567Zaragosa v. CA, GR No. 106401, September 29, 2000Ramirez v. Vda. De Ramirez, 111 SCRA 704 (1982)Halili v. CA, 287 SCRA 465 (1998)Lee v. Republic, 366 SCRA (2001)Frenzel v. Catito, GR No. 143958, July 11, 2003 #30Mulller v. Muller, GR No. 149615, August 29, 2006Matthews v. Taylor Spouses, GR No. 164584, June 22, 2009Hulst v. PR Builders, GR No. 156364, September 25, 2008

Section 8. Exception for Former Filipino CitizensRepublic v. CA, 235 SCRA 567 (1994)

Section 9. Independent Economic and Planning Agency

Section 10. FilipinizationManila Prince Hotel v. GSIS, 267 SCRA 408 (1997) #35Army and Navy Club v. CA, 271 SCRA 36 (1997)Tanada v. Angara, 272 SCRA 18 (1997)

Section 11. Public UtilitiesBagatsing v. Committee, 246 SCRA 344 (1995)Albano v. Reyes, 175 SCRA 36 (1997)Tatad v. Garcia, 243 SCRA 436 (1995) #40

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Telecom v. COMELEC, 289 SCRA 337 (1998)JG Summit Holdings v. CA, 345 SCRA 143 (2000)Associated Communications v. NTC, GR No. 144109, February 17, 2003Eastern Telecom v. Telecom Technologies, GR No. 135992, July 23, 2004Gamboa v. Teves, 652 SCRA 690PAGCOR v. BIR, 645 SCRA 338

Section 12. Filipino First PolicyTanada v. Angara, 272 SCRA 18 (1997)

Section 13. Trade Policy

Section 14. Development and Practice of Professions

Section 15. Agency to Promote Cooperatives

Section 16. CorporationsNDC v. PVB, 192 SCRA 257 (1990)

Section 17. Temporary Take-OverAgan v. PIATCO, 420 SCRA 575 David v. Macapagal-Arroyo, GR No. 171396, May 2006 #50

Section 18. NationalizationRepublic v. PLDT, 26 SCRA 620 (1968)PLDT v. NTC, 190 SCRA 717 (1990)

Section 19. Monopolies and CombinationsEnergy Regulatory Board v. CA, GR No. 113079, April 20, 2001Garcia v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 132451, December 17, 1999Tatad v. Secretary of Energy, 281 SCRA 330 #55Eastern Assurance v. LTFRB, GR No. 149717, Oct. 7, 2003Avon v. Luna, GR No. 153674, December 20, 2006

Section 21. Foreign Loans

Section 22. Acts Inimical to the National Interest

Artcile XVI. General Provisions

Section 1. Flag of the Philippines

Section 2. Name, National Anthem or a National Seal

Section 3. Immunity From SuitRepublic v. Feliciano, 148 SCRA 424 (1987)Metran v. Paredes, 79 Phil 819 (1947-1948)NAC v. Teodoro, 91 Phil 203 (1952)Mobil Philippines v. Customs Arrastre, 18 SCRA 120 (1966)PNR v. IAC, 217 SCRA 401 (1993)Ministerio v. CFI, 40 SCRA 464 (1971)Municipality of San Fernando v. Firme, 195 SCRA 692 Lansang v. CA, GR No. 102667Traders Royal Bank v. IAC, 192 SCRA 305 (1990)Republic v. Sandoval, 220 SCRA 124 (1993)DA v. NLRC, 227 SCRA 693 (1993)

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EPG Construction v. Vigilar, GR No. 131544, March 16, 2001Philrock v. Board of Liquidators, 180 SCRA 171 (1989)Republic of Indonesia v. Vinzon, GR 154705, June 26, 2003Shell Philippines v. Jalos, GR No. 179918, September 8, 2010Vigilar v. Aquino, 639 SCRA 772ATO v. Ramos, 644 SCRA 36

Section 4. AFP

Section 5. AFP Requirement and Goals

Section 6. Police ForceQuilonia v. The General Court Martial – GR No. 9660, March 4, 1992Carpio v. Executive Secretary – 206 SCRA 290 (1992)Department of Budget v. Manila’s Finest, GR No. 169466, May 9, 2007Mendoza v. PNP, GR No. 139658, June 21, 2005

Section 7. War Veterans

Section 8. Pensions and Benefits for Retirees

Section 9. Protection of Consumers from Trade Malpractices

Section 10. Development of Filipino Capability and Communication Structures

Section 11. Ownership and Management: Mass Media and Advertising

Section 12. Consultative Body for Indigenous Cultural Communities

Article XVII. Amendments or Revisions

Section 1. Amendment or RevisionImbong v. COMELEC, 35 SCRA 28 (1970)Lambino v. COMELEC, 505 SCRA 160

Section 2. InitiativeDefensor-Santiago v. COMELEC, 270 SCRA 106 (1997); MR (1997)Lambino v. COMELEC, 505 SCRA 160 (2006)

Section 3. Constitutional Convention

Section 4. RatificationGonzales v. COMELEC, 21 SCRA 774 (1967)Tolentino v. COMELEC, 41 SCRA 702 (1971)

Article XVIII Transitory Provisions

Section 26. Ill-Gotten Wealth; Sequestration/Freeze OrdersCojuangco v. Roxas, 195 SCRA 797 (1991)

Section 27. EffectivityDe Leon v. Esquerra, 152 SCRA 602 (1987)

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B. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II

Article III – Bill of Rights

I. Section 1

1. Purpose of the Bill of Rights2. Three Great Powers of Government3. Police Power4. The Seat of Police PowerMMDA v. Bel-Air Village Association, etc GR No. 135962, March 27, 2000

5. Life, Liberty, Property6. Hierarchy of RightsPhilippine Blooming Mills Employees Organization v. Philippine Blooming Mills Co. Inc., 51 SCRA 189Social Justice Society, et al v. Atienza, Jr., GR No. 156052, February 13, 2008

7. Due Process: In General Tupas v. CA – 193 SCARA 597

8. Procedural Due Process

In GeneralBanco Espanol Filipino v. Palanca 37 P 921

Aspects of the ProceedingsVillegas v. Hui Chiong, Galvez v. Court of Appeals, 237 SCRA 685State Prosecutors v. Muro, 236 SCRA 505Martinez v. CA, 237 SCRA 575Espeleta v. Avelino, 62 SCRA 396Rabino v. Cruz, 222 SCRA 493Gonzales v. CSC, 226 SCRA 66Webb v. Hon. Raul De Leon, 247 SCRA 652People v. Teehankee, GR No. 111206, Oct. 6, 1995Ang Tibay v. CIR – 69 PHIL 635Rural Bank of Buhi v. CA, 162 SCRA 288ADMU v. Capulong – 222 SCRA 644Non v. Judge Dames, 185 SCRA 523Guzman v. NU, 142 SCRA 699Alcuaz v. PSBA, 161 SCRA 7Malabanan v. Ramento, 129 SCRA 359UP Board of Regents v. Telan, GR 110280, Oct. 21, 1996Lao Gi Alias Chia, Jr. v. CA – 180 SCRA 756PHILCOMSAT v. Alcuaz – 180 SCRA 218Radio Communicattions v. NTC – 184 SCRA 517Maceda v. ERB – 199 SCRA 454Abalos v. Civil Service Commission, 196 SCRA 81GSIS v. CA, 201 SCRA 661Hellenic Philippine Shipping Inc v. Siete, 195 SCRA 179Salaw v. NLRC, 202 SCRA 7Macayayong v. Ople – 204 SCRA 372Alonzo v. Capulong, 244 SCRA 80CHR v. CSC, 227 SCRA 42People v. Nazario – 165 SCRA 136Estate of Francisco v. CA – 199 SCRA 595Misamis Occidental Association V. DOF – 238 SCARA 63

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Medenilla v. Civil Service Commission – 194 SCRA 278Mendiola v. CSC, 221 SCRA 295Rodriguez v. Project 6 Market Service Coop., Inc et al, GR 79968Lazo v. CSC, 236 SCRA 469Stronghold Insurance v. CA – 205 SCRA 605Feeder International Line v. CA – 197 SCRA 842Alba v. Hon. Deputy Ombudsman, GR 120223 March 13, 1996Telan v. CA – 202 SCRA 534Aris (Phils) Inc. v. NLRC – 200 SCRA 246Rivera v. CSC, 240 SCRA 43Central Bank v. CA, 220 SCRA 536Philippine Merchant Marine School v. CA L 112844 June 2, 1995Concerned Officials of MWSS v. Vasquez, 240 SCRA 502American Inter-Fashion Corp. v. Office of the President, 197 SCRA 409Estrada v. Sandiganbayan, GR 148560 (Nov. 19, 2001)CIR v. CA – 261 SCRA 236Conti v. NLRC – 271 SCRA 114Joson v. Executive Secretary – 290 SCRA 279Marcos v. Sandigabayan – 12 LR 6 N’98Pafianco v. Moral, 322 SCRA 439Roxas v. CA – 321 SCRA 106Summary Dismissal Board v. Toricta – 330 SCRA 153, GR 130442, April 6, 2000Sec. of Justice v. Lantion, 343 SCRA 377, GR. 139465, Oct. 17, 2000Government of the USA v. Purganan – 389 SCRA 623 Sept. 24, 2002Lazaro v. CA – 330 SCRA 208 April 6, 2000Agabon v. NLRC – 442 SCRA 573, GR 158693, Nov. 17, 2004

9. Substantive Due ProcessUS v. Toribio – 15 Phil. 85Churchill v. Rafferty – 32 Phil. 580People v. Fajardo – 104 Phil. 443Ermita-Malate Hotel & Operator v. City of Manila – 20 SCRA 849Ynot v. Intermediate Court of Appeals – 148 SCRA 659Agustin v. Edu, 88 SCRA 195Balacuit v. CFI – 163 SCRA 182National Development Co. and New Agrix v. Phil. Vet. Bank – 192 SCRA 257Maranaw Hotel v. NLRC – 238 SCRA 190Magtajas v. Pryce Properties – 234 SCRA 255Bennis v. Michigan – No. 94-8729 March 4, 1996Cruzan v. Dir. Missouri – No. 88-1503 June 25 1990JMM Promotion and Management Inc. v. CA – 260 SCRA 319Corona v. United Harbor – 283 SCRA 31Kelly v. Johnson – 425 US 238Chavez v. Romulo – 431 SCRA 534 (2004)

10. Equal Protection of the LawPeople v. Cayat – 68 PHIL. 12, 18Ichong v. Hernandez – 101 PHIL. 1155Villegas v. Hiu Chiong Tsai Pao Ho – 86 SCRA 270Dumlao v. COMELEC – 96 SCRA 392 Goesart v. Cleary - 335 US 464Ormoc Sugar Central v. Ormoc City – Feb. 7, 1968Sison, Jr. v. PAGCOR – May 14, 1991Republic v. Sandiganbayan – 230 SCRA 711Himagan v. People – 237 SCRA 538Almonte v. Vasquez – 244 SCRA 286Telebap v. COMELEC – 289 SCRA 337

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Tiu v. CA – GR 127410 Jan. 20, 1999Aguinaldo v. COMELEC – GR 132774 June 21, 1999De Guzman v. COMELEC – 336 SCRAPeople v. Mercado – GR 116239, Nov. 29, 2000People v. Jalosjos – 324 SCRA 689People v. Piedra – 350 SCRA 163International School v. Quisumbing – June 1, 2000Central Bank Employees Assn. v. BSP – 446 SCRA 299

II. Section 2

1. Requisites of a Valid WarrantPeople v. Veloso – 48 Phil. 169Alvarez v. CFI – 64 Phil. 33Stonehill v. Diokno – June 19, 1967Bache & Co. v Ruiz – 37 SCRA 823Placer v. Villanueva – 126 SCRA 463Burgos, Sr. v. Chief of Staff, AFP – 133 SCRA 800Corro v. Lising – 137 SCRA 541Soliven v. Makasiar – 167 SCRA 394Salazar v. Achacoso – 183 SCRA 145Board of Comm. (CID) v. De la Rosa – 197 SCRA 853Lim, Sr. v. Judge Felix – Feb. 19, 1991Silva v. Pres. Judge of RTC of Negros Or. – 203 SCRA 140Allado v. Diokno – 232 SCRA 192Ortiz v. Palaypayon – 234 SCRA 391People v. Martinez – 235 SCRA 171Webb v. De Leon – 247 SCRA 652People v. Woolcock – 244 SCRA 235Tambasen v. People – 246 SCRA 184Columbia Pictures v. CA – 262 SCRA 21920th Century Fox Film v. CA – 164 SCRA 655Ho vs. People – 280 SCRA 365Gozos v. Tac-an – GR 123191, Dec. 17, 1998Flores v. Sumaljag – 290 SCRA 568People v. CA – 291 SCRA 400Kho v. Makalintal – GR 94902-06, April 21, 1999Paper Industries v. Asuncion – GR 122092, May 19, 1999Malalaon v. CA – 232 SCRA 249

2. Particularity of DescriptionYousef Al-Ghoul v. CA – GR 126859, Sept. 4, 2001Uy v. BIR – 344 SCRA 36

3. Warrantless Searches and SeizuresWhen is a search a “search”?Valmonte v. General de Villa – 178 SCRA 211 (Main) and 185 SCRA 655 (MR)Guazon v. De Villa – 181 SCRA 623

People v. Saycon – 236 SCRA 329People v. CFI – 101 SCRA 86Roan v. Gonzales – 145 SCRA 687Nolasco v. Mago – GR 27360People v. Lo Ho Wing – 193 SCRA 122People v. Malmstedt – 198 SCRA 401Posadas v. CA – 188 SCRA 288Bagalihog v. Fernandez – 198 SCRA 614

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People v. Cuachon – 238 SCRA 540People v. De Garcia – 233 SCRA 540People v. De Lara – 236 SCRA 291Aniag v. COMELEC – 237 SCRA 424People v. Barros – 231 SCRA 557People v. Tabar – 222 SCRA 144Manlavi v. Gacott – 244 SCRA 50People v. Leangsiri – 252 SCRA 213United Laboratories v. Isip – GR 163858 (June 28, 2005)Malacat v. CA – 283 SCRA 159People v. Encinada – 280 SCRA 72Mustang Lumber v. CA – 257 SCRA 430People v. Gatward – 267 SCRA 785People v. Lacerna – 278 SCRA 561People v. Aruta – 288 SCRA 626People v. Cuenco – GR 128277, Nov. 16, 1998People v. Doria – GR 125299, Jan. 22, 1999People v. Sevilla – 339 SCRA 625People v. Che Chun Ting – 328 SCRA 592People v. Valdez – 341 SCRA 85People v. Johnson – 348 SCRA 526Del Rosario v. People, GR 142295, May 31, 2001People v. Estrada – GR 124461, June 26, 2000

4. Searches and Seizuers “of whatever nature and for whatever sources.”Material Distributors v. Natividad – 84 Phil 127Oklahoma Press v. Waling – 327 US 186Camara v. Municipal Court – 387 US 523

5. Warrantless ArrestsHarvey v. Defensor-Santiago – 162 SCRA 840People v. Aminnudin – 163 SCRA 402People v. dela Cruz – 184 SCRA 416People v. Burgos – 144 SCRA 1Umil v. Ramos – 187 SCRA 311 (Main); MR – Oct. 3, 1991People v. Sucro – 195 SCRA 388Go v. CA – 206 SCRA 138People v. Briones – 202 SCRA 708People v. Mengote – 210 SCRA 174People v. Simon – 234 SCRA 555People v. Rabang – 187 SCRA 682People v. Lopez – 246 SCRA 95Velasco v. CA – 245 SCRA 677People v. Sequino – 264 SCRA 79People v. Nazareno – 260 SCRA 256People v. Mahusay – 282 SCRA 80People v. Alvario – 275 SCRA 529Larranaga v. CA – 287 SCRA 521People v. Olivarez – GR 77865, Dec. 4, 1998Cadua v. CA – 312 SCRA 703People v. Elamparo – 329 SCRA People v. Cubcubin – 360 SCRA People v. Compacion – 361 SCRA 540Posadas v. Ombudsman – 341 SCRA People v. Buluran – 325 SCRA 476People v. Rodriguez – 232 SCRA 227People v. Acol – 232 SCRA 406

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III. Section 3

Exclusionary RuleSalcedo-Ortanez v. CA – 235 SCRA 111Zulueta v. CA – 253 SCRA 699Ramirez v. CA – 248 SCRA 590Ople v. Torres – 293 SCRA 141People v. Marti – 193 SCRA 57People v. Artua – 288 SCRA 626Gaanan v. IAC – 145 SCRA 112

IV. Section 4

1. Prior RestraintNear v. Minnesota – 238 US 697Freedman v. Maryland – 380 US 51New York Times Co. v. US – 403 US 713Tolentino v. Sec. of Finance – GR 115444, Oct. 30, 1995Alexander v. US – 113 S. Ct. 2766, 125 L. Ed. 2d. 441INC v. CA – 259 SCRA 529 (1996)

2. Subsequent PunishmentPeople v. Perez – 45 Phil. 599Dennis v. US – 341 US 494Gonzales v. COMELEC – 27 SCRA 835Eastern Broadcasting v. Dans, Jr. – 137 SCRA 628Ayer Prod. PTY. LTD. V. Judge Capulong – 160 SCRA 865Kelley v. Johnson – 425 US 238Brandenburg v. Ohio – 395 US 444

3. Speech and the Electoral ProcessSanidad v. COMELEC – 181 SCRA 529National Press Club v. COMELEC – 207 SCRA 1Adiong v. COMELEC – March 31, 1992Osmena v. COMELEC – 288 SCRA 447ABS-CBN v. COMELEC – 323 SCRA 811SWS v. COMELEC – 357 SCRA 496

4. Commercial SpeechRubin v. Coors Brewing – 131 L. Ed. 2d 532Cincinnati v. Discovery Network – 123 L. Ed. 2d 99

City of Laduc v. Gilleo – 129 L. Ed. 2d 36

5. LibelPolicarpio v. Manila Times – 5 SCRA 148Lopez v. CA – 34 SCRA 116New York Times Co. c. Sullivan – 376 US 254Rosenbloom v. Metromedia, Inc. – 403 US 254Gerts v. Robert Wlech – 418 US 323Hustler v. Magazine – 485 US 46In Re Jurado AM No. 90-5-2373, 4 LR 19 Aug’09In Re Jurado – 243 SCRA 299Vasquez v. CA – GR 118971 Sept. 15, 1999Borjal v. CA – GR. 126466 Jan. 14, 1999Vicario v. CA – GR 124491 June 1, 1999

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Pader v. People – 325 SCRA 117

6. ObscenityMiller v. California – 37 L. Ed. 2d 419Gonzales v. Kalaw-Katigbak – 137 SCRA 717Pita v. CA – 178 SCRA 362Barnes v. Glen Theater – 498 US 439FCC v Pacifica Foundation – 438 US 726Renton v. Playtime Theater – 475 US 41Bethel School District v. Fraser – 478 US 675Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier – 484 US 260

7. Assembly and PetitionNavarro v. Villegas – 31 SCRA 73PBM Employees v. PBM – 51 SCRA 189JBL Reyes v. Mayor Bagatsing – 125 SCRA 553Malabanan v. Ramento – 129 SCRA 359BAYAN v. Ermita – GR 169838, April 25, 2006

V.Setion 5

1. Free Exercise of ReligionCantwell v. Connecticut – 310 US 296US v. Ballard – 322 US 78American Bible Society v. City of Manila – 104 Phil. 386Ebranilag v. Divison Superintendent – 219 SCRA 256; (MR) 251 SCRAWisconsin v. Yoder – 406 US 205Pamil v. Teleron – 86 SCRA 413McDaniel v. Paty – 435 US 618Goldman v. Weinberger – 54 LW 4298German v. Baranganan – 135 SCRA 514Tolentino v. Sec. of Finance – 249 SCRA 628Centeno v. Villalon-Pornillos – 236 SCRA 197Church of the Lukumi v. City of Hialeach – No. 91-948, June 11, 1993Lamb’s Chapel v. School Disctrict – No.91-2024, June 7, 1993Estrada v. Escritor – AM P-021651 (August 4, 2003)

2. Non-Establishment of ReligionAglipay v. Ruiz – 64 Phil. 201Garces v. Estenzo – 104 SCRA 510School District v. Schempp – 394 RS 203Board of Education v. Allen – 392 US 236Lemon v. Kurtzman – 403 US 602Tilton v. Richardson – 403 US 672Country of Allegheny v. American Civil Liberties Union – 57 LW 504Zobrest v. Catalina – No. 92-94 June 18, 1993Capitol Square Review Board v. Pinetter & Ku Klus Klan – US No. 94-780, June 29, 1995Manosca v. CA – 252 SCRA 412Lee v. Welsman – US No. 90-1014, June 24, 1992

VI. Section 6

Liberty of Abode and Right to TravelMarcos v. Manglapus – 177 SCRA 668Silverio v. CA – 195 SCRA 760

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Santiago v. Vasquez – 217 SCRA 633Marcos v. Sandiganbayan – 247 SCRA 127

VII. Section 7

Right to InformationLegaspi v. CSC – 150 SCRA 530Bantay Republic Act v. COMELEC – GR 177271, May 4, 2007Valmonte v. Belmonte, Jr. – 170 SCRA 256Aquino-Sarmiento v. Morato – 203 SCRA 515Echegaray v. Sec. of Justice – GR 132601, Oct. 12, 1988Chavez v. PCGG – GR 130716, Dec. 9, 1988Chavez v. PEA – GR 133250, July 9, 2002RE: Request for Radio-TV Coverage – 365 SCRA 248RE: Request for Live Radio-TV Coverage – 365 SCRA 62Senate v. Ermita – GR 169777, April 20, 2006Neri v. Senate – GR 180643, March 25, 2008; MR Sept. 4, 2008Akbayan v. Aquino – GR 170516, July 16, 2008

VIII. Section 8Right to AssociationTUCP v. NBC- 173 SCRA 33SSS Employees v. CA – 175 SCRA 686UPCSU v. Laguesma – 286 SCRA 15

IX. Section 9

Heirs of Alberto Suguitan v. City of Mandaluyong – March 14, 2000Iron and Steel Authority v. CA – 249 SCRA 538Philippine Press Institute v. COMELEC – 244 SCRA 272Telebap v. COMELEC – 289 SCRA 337Greater Balanga v. Municipality of Balanga – 239 SCRA 436

1. Elements of “taking”Republic v. Vda. De Castelvi – 58 SCRA 336Garcia v. CA – 102 SCRA 597City of Government v. Judge Ericta – 122 SCRA 759US v. Causby – 328 US 256People v. Fajardo – 104 Phil 443Republic v. PLDT – 26 SCRA 620NPC v. Jocson – 206 SCRA 520Penn Central Transportation v. NY City 438 US 104Ruckelshaus v. Monsanto – 467 US 986

2. Public UseSumulong v. Guerrero – 154 SCRA 461Phil. Columbian Assn. v. Hon. Panis – 228 SCRA 668Manosca v. CA – 252 SCRA 412Province of Camarines Sur v. CA – 222 SCRA 173Lagcao v. Judge Labra – GR 155746, Oct. 13, 2004

3. Just CompensationCity of Manila v. Estrada – 25 Phil 208Manila Railroad v. Paredes – 31 Phil. 118Santos v. Land Bank – GR 137431, Sept. 7, 2000Municipality of Daet v. CA – 129 SCRA 665

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NPC v. CA – 129 SCRA 665EPZA v. Dulay – 149 SCRA 305Maddumba v. GSIS – 182 SCRA 281Berkenkotter v. CA – 216 SCRA 584Meralco v. Pineda – 206 SCRA 196NPC v. CA – 254 SCRA 577Land Bank v. CA – 249 SCRA 149; (MR) 258 SCRA 404Panes v. VISCA – 264 SCRA 708Republic v. CA – 263 SCRA 758

4. Judicial ReviewDe Knecht v. Bautista – 100 SCRA 660Manotoc v. NHA – 150 SCRA 89Republic v. De Knecht – 182 SCRA 141

X. Section 10

Home Building and Loan Assn. v. Blaisdell – 290 US 398Rutter v. Esteban – 93 Phil. 68Del Rosario v. De los Santos – L-20589-90Abella v. NLRC – 152 SCRA 140Phil. Vet. Bank Employees v. Phil. Vet. Bank – 189 SCRA 14Presley v. Bel-Air Village Association – 201 SCRA 13Tolentino v. Sec. of Finance – 235 SCRA 630Siska Development v. Office of the President – 231 SCRA 674Miners Association v. Factoran – 240 SCRA 100Juarez v. CA – 214 SCRA 475FPIB v. CA – 252 SCRA 259CMMA v. POEA – 243 SCRA 666PNB v. O.P. – 252 SCRA 5Eugenio v. Drilon – 252 SCRA 106Meralco v. Province of Laguna – 306 SCRA 750

XII. Section 12

1. Rights in Custodial InvestigationMiranda v. Arizona – 384 US 436Magtoto v. Manguera – 63 SCRA 4Gamboa v. Judge Cruz – 162 SCRA 675People v. Pinlac – 165 SCRA 675People v. Judge Ayson – 175 SCRA 216People v. Loveria – 187 SCRA 47People v. Alegria – 190 SCRA 122People v. De Guzman – 194 SCRA 191People v. Lim – 196 SCRA 809People v. Arceo – 202 SCRA 170Arroyo v. CA – 203 SCRA 750People v. Parojinog – 203 SCRA 673People v. Jimenez – 204 SCRA 719People v. Nicolas – 204 SCRA 191People v. Campos – 202 SCRA 387People v. Marra – 236 SCRA 565Kimpo v. Sandiganbayan – 232 SCRA 53Navallo v. Sandiganbayan – 234 SCRA 175People v. Frago – 232 SCRA 653

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People v. Timple – 237 SCRA 52People v. Simon – 234 SCRA 555People v. Ruelan – 231 SCRA 650People v. Barasina - 229 SCRA 450People v. Barlis – 231 SCRA 426People v. Bandula – 232 SCRA 566People v. Balisteros – 237 SCRA 499People v. Maqueda – 242 SCRA 565People v. Morico – 246 SCRA 214People v. Cabintoy – 247 SCRA 442People v. Agustin – 240 SCRA 541People v. Lamsing – 248 SCRA 471People v. Lucero – 249 SCRA 425People v. Compil – 244 SCRA 135People v. Deniego – 251 SCRA 626People v. Llenaresas – 248 SCRA 629People v. Paule – 261 SCRA 649People v. Taylaran – 108 SCRA 373Galman v. Pamaran – 138 SCRA 295People v. Hatton – 210 SCRA 1Estacio v. Sandiganbayan – 183 SCRA 12People v. Pamon – 217 SCRA 501People v. Sabban – 260 SCRA 630People v. Camat – 256 SCRA 52People v. Alicando – 251 SCRA 293People v. Malimit – 264 SCRA 167Manuel v. NC Construction – 282 SCRA 326People v. Andan – 269 SCRA 95People v. Gomez – 270 SCRA 432People v. Dela Cruz – 279 SCRA 245People v. Binamira – 277 SCRA 232People v. Santos – 283 SCRA 443People v. Suarez – 267 SCRA 119People v. Calvo – 269 SCRA 676People v. Espanola – 271 SCRA 689People v. Teehankee, Jr. – 249 SCRA 54People v. Meneses – 288 SCRA 95People v. Dumantay – 307 SCRA 1Marcelo v. Sandiganbayan – 302 SCRA 102People v. Mahinay – 302 SCRA 455People v. Morada –307 SCRA 362People v. Bariquit –341 SCRA 600People v. Dano – 339 SCRA 515Santos v. Sandiganbayan – 374 SCRA 386People v. Sevilla – 339 SCRA 515People v. Figueroa – 335 SCRA 249People v. Salvatierra – 276 SCRA 55

2. Right to be Informed of Custodial RightsPeople v. Samolde – GR 128551, July 31, 2000People v. Canoy – GR 122510-11, March 17, 2000People v. Obrero – GR 122142, May 17, 2000People v. Figueroa – GR 134056, July 6, 2000People v. Liwanag – 363 SCRA 62

3. Admissibility as EvidencePeople v. Continente – 339 SCRA 1

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People v.Labtan – 320 SCRA 140People v. Gamer – 326 SCRA 660

XIII. Section 13

1. Waiver of the RightPeople v. Judge Donato & Rodolfo Salas – 198 SCRA 130People v. Mapalao – 197 SCRA 79

2. Excessive BailDe La Camara v. Enage - 41 SCRA 3Chu v. Dolalos – 260 SCRA 309

3. Right to Bail of Military PersonnelCommendador v. Gen. De Villa – 200 SCRA 80

4. Right to BailPeople v. Gako – 348 SCRA 334“Jinggoy Estrada” v. Sandiganbayan – GR 148965, Feb. 26, 2002Sule v. Biteng – AM MTJ-95-1018, 243 SCRA 524Paderanga v. CA – 247 SCRA 741Asst. Prov. Prosecutor Chin v. Judge Gustilo – 247 SCRA 175People v. Nitcha – 240 SCRA 283US v. Purganan – Sept. 24, 2002Parada v. Veneracion – 269 SCRA 371Obosa v. CA – 266 SCRA 281Moslares v. CA – 291 SCRA 440

XIV. Section 14

1. Military TribunalOlaguer v. Military – 150 SCRA 144Tan v. Barrios – 190 SCRA 685

2. Presumption of InnocenceU.S. v. Luling – 324 Phil 725People v. Mingoa – 92 Phil 856Dumlao v. COMELEC – 95 SCRA 392Pamintuan v. People – 234 SCRA 63Marquez v. COMELEC – 234 SCRA 538Hizon v. CA – 265 SCRA 517

3. Right to be HeardMaliwat v. CA – 256 SCRA 718

4. Right to CounselPeople v. Holgado – 86 Phil. 752United v. Ash – 413 US 300People v. Rio – 201 SCRA 702Salaw v. NLRC – 202 SCRA 7People v. Macagaling – 237 SCRA 299People v. Cuizon – 256 SCRA 329People v. Echegaray – 267 SCRA 543Reyes v. CA – 267 SCRA 543People v. Serzo – 274 SCRA 553Amion v. Chiongson – 301 SCRA 614

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CSC v. Lucas – Jan. 21, 1999People v. Parazo – July 8, 1999

5. Right to be InformedPeople v. Regala – 113 SCRA 613Enrile v. Salazar – 186 SCRA 217People v. Taguba –229 SCRA 188People v. Barte – 230 SCRA 401People v. Legaspi – 246 SCRA 206Pecho v. People – 262 SCRA 518People v. Rosare – 264 SCRA 398People v. Cruz – 259 SCRA 109Salud Imson-Souweha v. Rondez – 279 SCRA 258People v. Manansala – 273 SCRA 114People v. Palomar – 278 SCRA 114People v. Ortega – 276 SCRA 166People v. Antido – 278 SCRA 425People v. Villamor – 297 SCRA 92People v. Llaguno – 285 SCRA 124People v. Bugayong – 299 SCRA 528People v. Manalili – 294 SCRA 220People v. Dimapilis – 300 SCRA 279People v. Venerable – 290 SCRA 15People v. Valdesancho – GR 137051-52, May 30, 2001People v. Bayzo – 327 SCRA 771People v. Baniguid – 340 SCRA 92

6. Date of Commission of CrimePeople v. Ferolino – 329 SCRA 719People v. Gianan – 340 SCRA 477People v. Taganna – 360 SCRA 609

7. Right to Speedy TrialTai Lim v. CA – GA 131483, Oct. 26, 1999Conde v. Rivera – 45 Phil. 650Nepomuceno v. Sec. of National Defense – 108 SCRA 658People v. Gines – 197 SCRA 481Abadia v. CA – 236 SCRA 676Cadalin v. POEA – 238 SCRA 721People v. Tampal – 244 SCRA 202Dacanay v. People – 240 SCRA 490Guerrero v. CA – 257 SCRA 703Dizon v. Lopez – 278 SCRA 483

8. Right to Impartial TrialMateo, Jr. v. Villaluz – 50 SCRA 18People v. CA – 262 SCRA 452Maliwat v. CA – 256 SCRA 718Tabuena v. Sandiganbayan – 268 SCRA 332People v. Adora – 275 SCRA 441Cosep v. People – 290 SCRA 378People v. Castillo – 289 SCRA 213People v. Teehankee – 249 SCRA 54Martelino v. Alejandro – 32 SCRA 106

9. Right to a Public TrialIn Re Oliver – 333 US 237

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Garcia v. Domingo – L-30104

10. Compulsory ProcessFajardo v. Garcia – 98 SCRA 514

11. Right to Cross-ExamineTampar v. Usman – 200 SCRA 652People v. Digno – 250 SCRA 237People v. Camat – 256 SCRA 52People v. Miyake – 279 SCRA 180People v. Narca – 275 SCRA 696People v. Crispin – 327 SCRA 167

12. Trial in Absentia; Right to be PresentCarredo v. People – 183 SCRA 273People v. Ravelo – 202 SCRA 655People v. Tabag – 268 SCRA 115People v. Veneracion – 269 SCRA 371

XVI. Section 16

Right to Speedy Disposition of CasesGonzales v. Sandiganbayan – 199 SCRA 299Socrates v. Sandiganbayan – 253 SCRA 773Angchangco v. Ombudsman – 268 SCRA 301Lambino v. De Vera – 275 SCRA 60De la Pena v. Sandiganbayan – 360 SCRA 478

XVII. Section 17

Right Against Self-IncriminationUS v. Navarro – 3 Phil 143US v. Tanteng – 23 Phil 145US v. Ong Siu Hong – 36 Phil 73Villafor v. Summers – 53 Phil 570Beltran v. Samson – 53 Phil 570Chavez v. CA – Aug 19, 1968Cabal v. Kapunan, Jr. – L-19052Pascual, Jr. v. Board of Medical Examiners – L-25018People v. Gamboa – 194 SCRA 372Almonte v. Vasquez – 244 SCRA 286Regala v. Sandiganbayan – 262 SCRA 122People v. Malimit – 264 SCRA 167Galman v. Pamaran – 138 SCRA 295People v. Linsangan – 195 SCRA 784

XIX. Section 19

Cruel, Degrading or Inhuman Punishment; Excessive FinesPeople v. Estoista – 93 Phil 647People v. Echagaray – 267 SCRA 682 (Death Penalty)People v. Tongko – 290 SCRA 595Padilla v. CA – 260 SCRA 155

XX. Section 20

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Imprisonment for DebtLozano v. Martinez – 146 SCRA 323Tiomico v. CA – 304 SCRA 216

XXI. Section 21

1. Attachment of Jeopardy

People v. Ylagan – 58 Phil 851People v. Balisacan – L-26376Cinco v. Sandiganbayan – 202 SCRA 726People v. Vergara – 221 SCRA 560 Galvez v. CA – 237 SCRA 202Cudia v. CA – 284 SCRA 173Limpangog v. CA – GR 134229, Nov. 26, 1999

2. Termination of JeopardyBulaong v. People – 17 SCRA 746Bustamente v. Maceren – 48 SCRA 155People v. Obsania – L-24447Rivera, Jr. v. People – 239 SCRA 48Teodoro v. CA – 258 SCRA 603Cuison v. CA – 289 SCRA 159People v. CA – GR 128986, June 21, 1999People v. Velasco – 340 SCRA 207

3. Rule on “Supervening facts”Melo v. People – 85 Phil 766People v. Buling – 107 Phil 712

4. Same OffensesLamera v. CA – 198 SCRA 186Gonzales v. CA – 232 SCRA 667People v. Balasa – 295 SCRA 49People v. Ong – 322 SCRA 38

5. PartiesMetrobank v. Meridiano – GR 118251, June 29, 2001

6. Ordinance and StatutePeople v. Relova – 148 SCRA 292

XXII. Section 22

People v. Ferrer – 48 SCRA 382Virata v. Sandiganbayan – 202 SCRA 680Trinidad v. CA – 202 SCRA 106People v. Sandiganbayan – 266 SCRA 379Lacson v. Executive Secretary – 301 SCRA 298Fajardo v. CA – GR 128508, Feb. 1, 1999People v. Ringor – GR 123918, Dec. 9, 1999

Article IV – CITIZENSHIP

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I. Section 1Aznar v. COMELEC and Osmena, 185 SCRA 703Valles v. COMELEC – GR 137000, Aug. 9, 2000Ong Chia v. Republic – GR 127240, March 27, 2000Gatchalian v. Board of Commissioners – 197 SCRA 853Co v. Electoral Tribunal – 199 SCRA 692Yu v. Defensor-Santiago – 169 SCRA 364Frivaldo v. COMELEC – 174 SCRA 245Frivaldo v. COMELEC – 257 SCRA 727Labo, Jr. v. COMELEC – 176 SCRA 1Labo, Jr. v. COMELEC – 211 SCRA 297Mercado v. Manzano – GR 135083, May 26, 1999Tecson v. COMELEC – GR 161434 March 3, 2004

II. Section 2Bengson v. HRET – GR 142840, May 7, 2001In re Mallare 59 SCRA 344Chen Teck Lao v. Republic 55 SCRA 1

III. SECTION 5RA 9225 “An Act Making the Citizenship of Philippine Citizen who Acquire Foreign Citizenship Permanent”

Article V – SUFFRAGE

RA 8189 “Continuing Registration Act”

Akbayan v. COMELEC – 355 SCRA 318

Article XIII – SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

I. Section 1International School Alliance of Educators v. Quisumbing – 333 SCRA

II. Section 3Eagle Security v. NLRC – 173 SCRA 479SSS Employees v. CA – 175 SCRA 686De Vera v. NLRC – 200 SCRA 439Republic v. CA – 180 SCRA 428MPSTA v. Laguio – 200 SCRA 323Union v. Nestle – 192 SCRA 396Jacinto v. CA – 281 SCRA 657Telefunken Employees Union v. CA – Dec. 18, 2000

III. Section 4Assn. of Small Landowners v. Sec. Agrarian Reform – 175 SCRA 343Tanaka v. Japan – 7 Minshui 1523Luz Farms v. Sec. of Agrarian Reform – 192 SCRA 51Natalia v. DAR – 225 SCRA 278Daez v. CA – 325 SCRA 856Corpus v. Grospe – 333 SCRA 425

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IV. Section 7Tano v. Socrates – 278 154 (1997)

V. Section 9Dee v. CA – 325 SCRA

VI. Section 10Filstream v. CA – 284 SCRA 716

VII. Section 18Carino v. CHR – 204 SCRA 483EPZA v. CHR, et al – 208 SCRA 125Simon v. CHR – 229 SCRA 117

Article XIV – Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports

I. Section 1DECS v. San Diego – 180 SCRA 534Non v. Judge Dames – 185 SCRA 523

II. Section 3Miriam College v. CA – 348 SCRA 265

III. Section 5BME v. Judge Alfonso – 176 SCRA 304Lupangco v. CA – 160 SCRA 848University of San Carlos v. CA – 166 SCRA 570Capitol Medical Center v. CA – 178 SCRA 493Reyes v. CA – 194 SCRA 402Tan v. CA – 199 SCRA 212

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