G.R. No. L-27714 – 109 SCRA 1 – Political Law – Basic Principles – Equal Protection Clause – Discrimination Against Women; Appointing Women as Street Sweepers is not Discriminatory Then Metro Manila Mayor Antonio Villegas approved the appointment of 91 women street sweepers in the City of Manila. But the appointments […]
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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-45892 – 66 Phil. 13 – Political Law – Basic Principles – Elements of a State; Sovereignty – Defense of State In 1936, Tranquilino Lagman reached the age of 20. He was being compelled by Section 60 of Commonwealth Act 1 (National Defense Law) to join the military service. […]
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-45459 – 64 Phil. 201 – Political Law – Separation of Church and State – Religious Freedom Political Law – Constitutional Law – The Legislative Department – Powers of Congress – Power of Appropriation – Appropriation for religious purposes not allowed The 33rd International Eucharistic Congress organized by […]
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. L-22814 – 24 SCRA 789 – Political Law – Municipal Corporations – Power to Tax – Municipal Corporations cannot impose import duties Taxation – Basic Principles – Uniformity in Taxation In 1960, Ordinance No. 110 was passed in Butuan. It was later amended by Ordinance 122. This Ordinance imposes […]
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 […]
71 Phil. 547 – Political Law – Powers of the State; Power to Tax – Exemption From Taxation – Assessment vs Tax In 1937, an ordinance (Ordinance No. 137: Special Assessment List, City of Baguio) was passed in the City of Baguio. The said ordinance sought to assess properties of […]
G.R. No. L-49336 – 107 SCRA 104 – Political Law – Powers of the State – Power of Taxation – Church’s Exemption From Taxes The Province of Abra sought to tax the properties of the Roman Catholic Bishop, Inc. of Bangued. Judge Harold Hernando dismissed the petition of Abra without […]
G.R. No. L-65917 – 154 SCRA 225 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – The Legislative Department – Powers of Congress – Power of the Purse – Appropriation Dr. Francisco Perez, the City Health Officer of San Pablo City, was named “Outstanding Health Worker” in 1980. Being an awardee, he […]