G.R. No. L-23825 – 15 SCRA 569 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – The Legislative Department – Legislative Powers; Delegation of Powers – Sufficient Standard Test and Completeness Test Political Law – Basic Principles – Three Branches of the Government – Separation of Powers – Only Congress may create […]
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G.R. No. 127325 – 336 Phil. 848 – 270 SCRA 106 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Basic Principles – Separation of Powers On 6 December 1996, Atty. Jesus S. Delfin filed with COMELEC a “Petition to Amend the Constitution to Lift Term Limits of Elective Officials by People’s […]
A.C. No. 198-J – 39 SCRA 106 – Political Law – Basic Principles – Separation of Powers Catalino Macaraig, Jr. worked in the Department of Justice for sixteen years before he was appointed as a Court of First Instance judge in 1970. He took his oath but he cannot make […]
G.R. No. L-45081 – 63 Phil. 139 – Political Law – Basic Principles – Branches of Government; Separation of Powers; System of Checks and Balances In the elections of September 17, 1935, Jose Angara, and the respondents, Pedro Ynsua et al. were candidates voted for the position of member of the […]
G.R. No. 110526 – 286 SCRA 109 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Declaration of State Principles – Free Enterprise – There is still a need for protective regulations The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) was created by Presidential Decree No. 232 as an independent public corporation to promote the rapid […]
G.R. No. L-25246 – 59 SCRA 54 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Declaration of State Policies – Primacy of the Constitution over Contractual Rights – Religious Freedom Benjamin Victoriano, an Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) member, has been an employee of the Elizalde Rope Factory (ERF) since 1958. He […]
G.R. No. 101083 – 224 SCRA 792 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Declaration of Principles and State Policies – Harmony in Nature – Inter-Generational Responsibility – Inter-Generational Justice A taxpayer’s class suit was initiated by the Philippine Ecological Network, Inc. (PENI) together with the minors Juan Antonio Oposa […]
G.R. No. L-68828 – 135 SCRA 514 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Basic Principles – Religious Freedom vs Clear and Present Danger Doctrine One afternoon in October 1984, Reli German et al went to JP Laurel Street to pray and worship at the St. Luke Chapel. But they were […]
G.R. No. L-5279 – 95 Phil. 806 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Declaration of State Policies – Civic Efficiency – Regulation of Private Schools The Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU) assailed the constitutionality of Act No. 2706 as amended by Act No. 3075 and Commonwealth Act No. […]
G.R. No. L-34854 – 86 SCRA 413 – Political Law – Basic Principles – Elements of a State – Government – Inviolability of the Separation of Church and State Political Law – Election Law / Law on Public Officers – May a priest run for public office? In 1971, Fr. […]
G.R. No. L-322 – 78 Phil. 721 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Citizenship – Defense of State – Treason Pedro Manayao was a member of the Makapili (a group of Filipino traitors aiding the Japanese cause). Manayao conspired together with his Japanese comrade soldiers to inflict terror upon […]
G.R. No. L-65366 – 125 SCRA 553 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Freedom of Speech – Primacy of the Constitution over International Law Retired Justice JBL Reyes in behalf of the members of the Anti-Bases Coalition sought a permit to rally from Luneta Park until the front gate […]
Right to travel is not suspended during martial law A republican State under martial law must still abide by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Basic constitutional rights are still protected during martial law G.R. No. L-53622 – 97 SCRA 121 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Right to Travel […]
G.R. No. L-10405 – 110 Phil. 331 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – The Legislative Department – Legislative Powers; Power of the Purse – Appropriation For Private Use Not Allowed In 1953, Republic Act No. 920 was passed. This law appropriated P85,000.00 “for the construction, reconstruction, repair, extension and […]
G.R. No. 129742 – 295 SCRA 470 – Political Law – The Judiciary – Powers of the Judiciary – Appellate Power of the Supreme Court may not be expanded by Congress Remedial Law – Civil Procedure – Rule 43 – Appeal from Decisions of Quasi-Judicial Bodies; Appeal from decisions of […]
G.R. No. 101273 – 211 SCRA 219 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – The Executive Department – Powers of the President – Congress Authorizing the President to Tax In November 1990, President Corazon Aquino issued Executive Order No. 438 which imposed, in addition to any other duties, taxes and […]