G.R. No. 206666 – 751 Phil. 479 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – The Executive Department – Powers of the President – Absolute Pardon – Restoration of Civil and Political Rights In September 2007, Joseph Estrada was convicted of Plunder. In October 2007, Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo granted Estrada […]
Monthly Archives: September 2025
G.R. No. 216492 – 894 Phil. 376 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Powers of the State – Police Power – Nature of Police Power In 2014, Artoo Garin applied for a building permit with the City of Muntinlupa seeking permission to build a house within his property […]
G.R. No. 266053 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – The Legislative Department – Electoral Tribunals; Senate Electoral Tribunal – Exclusive Jurisdiction; Sole Judge of Election Contests against Senators In 2021, Rafael “Raffy” Tulfo filed his certificate of candidacy for a senatorial position for the 2022 elections. In February […]
G.R. No. 238467 – 846 Phil. 743 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Powers of the State – Police Power – Characteristics of Police Power In February 2018, Pres. Rodrigo Duterte announced that he will be shutting down Boracay due to its polluted state. On 25 April 2018, […]