G.R. No. L-6355-56 – 93 – Phil. 699 – Political Law – The Judiciary – The Legislature – Separation of Powers Statutory Construction – Who May Interpret Laws Saturnino David, the then Collector of Internal Revenue (CIR), ordered the taxing of Justice Pastor Endencia’s and Justice Fernando Jugo’s (and other […]
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G.R. No. 113811 – 237 SCRA 538 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Bill of Rights – Equal Protection – Suspension of PNP Members Charged with Grave Felonies Ishmael Himagan was a policeman assigned in Davao City. He was charged for the murder of Benjamin Machitar, Jr. and for […]
G.R. No. L-32717 – 36 SCRA 228 – Statutory Construction – Ejusdem Generis Political Law – Bill of Rights – Freedom of Expression Amelito Mutuc was a candidate for delegate to the Constitutional Convention (1970). His candidacy was given due course by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) but he was […]
G.R. No. 149907 – 585 SCRA 140 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Bill of Rights – Equal Protection – Access to Medicine In 2000, Roma Drug, owned by Romeo Rodriguez, was raided by the NBI upon request of Smithkline – a pharmaceutical company (now Glaxo Smithkline). Roma Drug […]
G.R. Nos. 164684-85 – 474 SCRA 761 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Due Process; Private Entities – Procedural Due Process Labor Law – Labor Relations – Termination of Employment – Twin Notice Rule Antonio Tiamson was a radio technician at PLDT (Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company, Inc.). In 1994, […]
G.R. No. 126594 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Bill of Rights – Equal Protection The Legislative Department – Undue Delegation Imelda Marcos was charged for violating Central Bank Circular No. 960 which banned residents, firms, associations and corporations from maintaining foreign exchange accounts abroad without permission from the […]
G.R. No. 78742 – G.R. No. 79777 – 175 SCRA 343 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Bill of Rights – Equal Protection – Valid Classification Eminent Domain – Just Compensation These are four consolidated cases questioning the constitutionality of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Act (R.A. No. 6657 and related laws […]
G.R. No. 122389 – 274 SCRA 358 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Due Process; Administrative Bodies – May a commissioner review a case he decided when he was still an arbiter Miguel Singson was an employee of the Philippine Air Lines (PAL). In 1991, a Japanese national alleged […]
G.R. No. 78763 – 175 SCRA 277 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Due Process; Administrative Bodies Labor Law – Labor Relations – Termination of Employment – Grounds of Termination; when offset Apolinario Signo was employed by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) as supervisor-leadman since 1963. During his 20 […]
G.R. No. L-26803 – 67 SCRA 287 – Political Law – Constitutional Law – Due Process; Administrative Bodies The American Tobacco Company (ACT) was a party to a trademark case pending before the Philippine Patent Office. ATC challenged the validity of Rule 168 of the “Revised Rules of Practice before the Philippine Patent […]
G.R. No. 107369 – 312 SCRA 239- Political Law – Law on Public Officers – Appointments – Confirmation by the Commission on Appointments Civil Law – Preliminary Title – Duty of Courts to Respect the Constitutionality of Laws Passed By Congress – Presumption of Constitutionality; when not enjoyed In 1990, Republic […]