Administrative Law Course Outline (Revised 2012) I. GENERAL PRINCIPLES Definitions a. Administrative Law b.

. Government of the Republic of the Philippines (see Administrative Code of 1987, Section 2) c. National Government (see Administrative Code of 1987, Section 2) d. Local Government (see Administrative Code of 1987, Section 2) e. Agency of the Government (see Administrative Code of 1987, Section 2) f. Department (see Administrative Code of 1987, Section 2) g. Bureau (see Administrative Code of 1987, Section 2) h. Office (see Administrative Code of 1987, Section 2) i. Instrumentality (see Administrative Code of 1987, Section 2) j. Regulatory agency (see Administrative Code of 1987, Section 2) k. Chartered institution (see Administrative Code of 1987, Section 2) l. Government-owned or controlled corporation (see Administrative Code of 1987, Section 2) Kinds of Administrative Law Scope of Administrative Law Sources of Administrative Law Cases: 1. Mecano v. COA, 216 SCRA 500 2. Leveriza v. IAC 157 SCRA 282 3. Luzon Development Bank v. Association of Luzon Dev. Bank Employees, 64 SCAD 918 or 249 SCRA 162 4. Iron and Steel Authority v. Court of Appeals, 65 SCAD 261 or 249 SCRA 538 5. Ignacia Balicas v. Fact-Finding & Intelligence Bureau (FFIB), Office of the Ombudsman, G.R. No. 145972, March 23, 2004 6. Malaga v. Panachos, Jr., 213 SCRA 516 7. Preclaro v. Sandiganbayan, 247 SCRA 454 II. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES

Cases: 1. Makati Stock Exchange, Inc. v. Securities and Exchange Commission, 16 SCRA 623 (1965) 2. Kilusang Bayan, etc. v. Dominguez, 205 SCRA 92 (1992) 3. Senator Robert S. Jaworksi v. PAGCOR, G.R. No. 144463, January 14, 2004 4. Radio Communications of the Phils., v. National Telecommunications Commission, 215 SCRA 455 (1992) 5. Matienzo v. Abellera, 162 SCRA 11 (1988) 6. Cooperative Development Authority v. Dolefil Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Cooperative, Inc., 382 SCRA 552 (2002) 7. Laguna Lake Development Authority v. Court of Appeals, 49 SCAD 649 or 231 SCRA 292 (1994) a. b. c. Quasi-Legislative Power (Rule-Making) Legislative power Doctrine of Separation of Powers Non-delegation of legislative power

d. Exceptions to the doctrine of non-delegation of legislative power Cases: 1. US v. Barrias, 11 Phil. 327 (1908) 2. People v. Vera, 65 Phil 327 (1937) 3. Eastern Shipping Lines, Inc. v. POEA, 166 SCRA 533 (1988) 4. Rabor v. CSC, 61 SCAD 569 or 244 SCRA 614 (1995) 5. Re: Entitlement to Hazard Pay of SC Medical and Dental Clinic Personnel, A.M. No. 03-9-02-SC, Nov. 27, 2008 e. Kinds of Administrative Rules and Regulations

o Supplementary or detailed legislation o Interpretative legislation o Contingent legislation Cases: 1. ABAKADA Guro Party List v. Purisima, G.R. No. 166715, August 14, 2008 2. Gutierrez v. DBM, G.R. No. 153266, March 18, 2010 (and other allied cases) 3. BPI Leasing v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 127624, Nov. 18, 2003 4. Board of Trustees v. Velasco, G.R. No. 170436, February 2, 2011 f. Requisites for Validity of Administrative Rules and Regulations Cases: 1. Dagan v. Philippine Racing Commission, G.R. No. 175220, February 12, 2009 2. Smart Communications Inc., v. NTC, G.R. No. 151908, August 12, 2003 3. Conte v. Commission on Audit, 76 SCAD 16 or 264 SCRA 19 (1996) g. Penal Rules and Regulations 2002 Bar Exams: Validity of rules and regulations issued by a Department Secretary providing penalties. Cases: 1. 2. 3. h. People v. Santos, 63 Phil. 300 (1936) People v. Que Po Lya, 94 Phil. (1954) People v. Maceren, 79 SCRA 450 (1977) Force and effect of administrative rules and regulations

Creation, Establishment and Abolition of Administrative Agencies 2003 Bar Exams: Validity of abolition of long-standing Bureau under DILG by the President. Cases: 1. Crisostomo v. Court of Appeals, 258 SCRA 134 2. Viola v. Alunan, III, 277 SCRA 409 (1997) 3. Biraogo v. The Philippine Truth Commission of 2010, G.R. No. 192935, Dec. 7, 2010 4. Kapisanan ng mga Kawani ng Energy Regulatory Board v. Commissioner Fe Barin, G.R. No. 150974, June 29, 2007 5. Commission on Human Rights Employees Association v. Commission on Human Rights, G.R. No. 155336, November 25, 2004 Reorganization of Administrative Agencies a. Definition of Reorganization b. Presidents power to reorganize; basis c. Power of other agencies to reorganize; limitations Cases: 1. Anak Mindanao Party-List Group v. The Executive Secretary, G.R. No. 166052, August 29, 2007 2. Bagaoisan v. National Tobacco Administration, G.R. No. 152845, August 5, 2003 3. National Land Titles and Deeds Registration Administration v. Civil Service Commission, 221 SCRA 145 4. Sinon v. Civil Service Commission, 215 SCRA 410 5. Domingo v. DBP, 207 SCRA 766 6. Eugenio v. Civil Service Commission, 60 SCAD 262 or 242 SCRA 196 (1995) III. Reasons/purposes for creating administrative agencies Common types of administrative agencies POWER OF ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES General Principles

Cases: 1. 2. i. Peralta v. Civil Service Commission, 212 SCRA 425 (1992) Javellana v. DILG, 212 SCRA 475 (1992) Requirements of notice and hearing or publication

Case: 1. Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Court of Appeals, 261 SCRA 236 (1996) 2. Commissioner of Customs v. Hypermix Feeds Corp., G.R. No. 179579, Feb. 1, 2012 2000 Bar Exam: Requirement of notice and hearing of proposed administrative rules. j. Case: 1. Victorias Milling Co v. Social Security Commission, 4 SCRA 627 2. National Food Authority v. MASADA Security Agency, G.R. No. 163448, March 8, 2005 3. SGMC Realty Corporation v. Office of the President, G.R. No. 126999, August 30, 2000 k. Prospective or retroactive operation of rules and regulation Case: 1. Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Azucena T. Reyes, G.R. No. 159694, January 27, 2006 2. Rosario Dadulo v. Honorable Court of Appeals, Office of the Ombudsman, et al, G.R. No. 175451, Sept. 28, 2007 l. Amendment or repeal of administrative rules and regulations Case: 1. Republic of the Philippines v. Express Telecommunications Company, Inc., G.R. No. 147096, January 15, 2002 m. Administrative rule and interpretation distinguished o. Kinds of executive interpretations of the law Case: 1. San Miguel Corp. v. Inciong, 103 SCRA 139 (1981) p. Weight accorded to contemporaneous construction Case: 1. Asturias Sugar Central Inc. v. Commissioner of Customs, 29 SCRA 617 (1967) r. When contemporaneous construction disregarded s. Erroneous construction creates no right; exception Quasi-Judicial Power (Adjudicatory) a. Definition Cases: 1. Carino v. Commission on Human Rights, 204 SCRA 483 (1991) 2. Megaworld Globus Asia, Inc. v. DSM Construction and Development Corp., GR No. 153310, March 2, 2004 3. NAPOCOR v. Hon. Rose Marie Alonzo-Leasto, GR No. 148318, Nov. 22,2004 b. Distinguished from quasi-legislative functions Cases: 1. c. Lupangco v. Court of Appeals, 160 SCRA 848 (1988) Jurisdiction Construction of administrative rules and regulations

d. Administrative Due Process Administrative Procedure (1987 Administrative Code, Book VII) a. Definition of "contested case" b. Institution of proceedings c. Forum shopping d. Acquisition of jurisdiction of quasi-judicial agency e. Default in administrative case f. Hearing g. Subpoena h. Contempt power i. Evidence e. Due Process in Quasi-Judicial Proceedings Generally Case: 1. 2. f. Santiago v. Alikpala, 25 SCRA 356 (1968) NDC v. Collector of Customs, 9 SCRA 429 (1963) Cardinal Primary Requirements of Due Process

Case: 1. 2. 3. g. Fabella v. CA, 89 SCAD 264 or 282 SCRA 256 (1997) Lupo v. Adminstrative Action Board, 190 SCRA 69 (1990) Madenilla v. CSC, 194 SCRA 278 (1991) Administrative Appeal and Review

Administrative procedure Case: 1. Kanlaon Construction Enterprises Co., Inc. v. NLRC. 87 SCAD 196 or 279 SCRA 337 (1997) Case: 1. First Lepanto Ceramics, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, 231 SCRA 30 (1994) Technical rules not applicable Rules subject to Supreme Court modification Generally

Cases: 1. Manuel v. Villena, 37 SCRA 747 (1971) h. Administrative Res Judicata Definition Exceptions Cases: 1. Exec. Judge Henry Basilla v. Judge Amado L. Becamon, Clerk of Court Lolita delos Reyes and Junior Process Server Eddie delos Reyes, MCTC, Placer-Esperanza-Cawayan, Masbate, G.R. No. A.M. No. MTJ-02-1404, December 14, 2004 2. National Housing Authority v. Segunda Almeida, Court of Appeals and RTC of San Pedro, Laguna Br. 31, G.R. No. 162784, June 22, 2007 3. Judge Felimon Abelita III, v. P/Supt. German Doria and SPO3 Cesar Ramirez, G.R. No. 170672, August 14, 2009 Fact-Finding, Investigative, Licensing, and Rate-Fixing Cases: 1. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Interport Resources Corp., et al, G.R. No. 135808, October 6, 2008 2. Vigan Electric Light Co., Inc. v. Public Service Commission, 10 SCRA 46 (1964) 3. Securities and Exchange Commission v. GMA Network, December 23, 2008 IV. JUDICIAL RECOURSE AND REVIEW Doctrine of Primary Administrative Jurisdiction

Cases: 1. Chin v. Land Bank of the Philippines, 201 SCRA 190 (1991) 2. Azarcon v. Sandiganbayan, 268 SCRA 747 (1997)

Definition Cases: 1. Emerson B. Bagonghasa v. Johanna L. Romualdez, G.R. No. 179844, March 23, 2011 2. Nestle Philippines, Inc. v. Uniwide Sales Inc., G.R. No. 174674, October 20, 2010 3. GSIS v. COA, G.R. No. 138381, November 10, 2004 4. Gregorio Vigilar v. Arnulfo D. Aquino, G.R. No. 180388, January 18, 2011 5. Geraldine Gaw Guy v. The Board of Commissioners of the Bureau of Immigration, G.R. No. 167824, July 2, 2010 Doctrine of Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies a. Definition b. Exceptions Cases: 1. New SunValley Homeowners Association v. Sanguniang Barangay ng Sun Valley, G.R. NO. 156686, July 27, 2011 2. Arlin Obiasca v. Jeane Basallote, G.R. No. 176707, February 17, 2010 3. Republic v. Carlito Lacap, G.R. No. 158253, March 2, 2007 4. Khristine Rea Regino v. Pangasinan Colleges of Science and Technology, et al, G.R. No. 156109, November 18, 2004 Doctrine of Finality of Administrative Action