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####DRAFT* Political Law Review
Dean Eduardo Sanson
First Semester, 2015-2016
Judge Edilwasif Baddiri
Required Textbook Bernas S.J., Fr. Joaquin (2011) The 1987 Philippine
Constitution: A Comprehensive Reviewer, Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc.Bernas S.J.,
Fr. Joaquin (2003) The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines: A
Commentary, Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc.Nachura, Antonio (2006) Outline Reviewer in
Political Law, Quezon City: VJ Graphil Arts, Inc.Classroom PoliciesStudents are
expected to have read the assigned materials for the class sessions and will be
called for recitation.University rules governing absences are observed. Cell
phones and other electronic devices must be k ept in silent mode. Students must
refrain from using these devices during classroom sessions.Plagiarism and cheating
are grave offenses of intellectual dishonesty and are punishable by university
rules. Consultation and discussion is available upon request of the student. Email
me: # HYPERLINK "mailto:ebaddiri@gmail.com" ##ebaddiri@gmail.com#A. CONSTITUTIONAL
LAW 1PreambleArticle I: The National TerritoryR.A. 9255 or the New Baselines Law of
20091982 UN Convention on the Law of the SeaReagan v. Commissioner, 30 SCRA 968
People v. Gozo, 53 SCRA 476Magallona v. Ermita, 655 SCRA 476Article II: Declaration
of Principles and State PoliciesLegal Value of Article IITondo Medical v. CA, 527
SCRA 746 (2007)Bases Conversion and Development Authority v. Commission on Audit,
580 SCRA 295Section 1. Philippines as a Democratic and Republican StateIn re Letter
of Associate Justice Puno, 210 SCRA 588Republic v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 104768,
July 21, 2003Co Kim Cham v. Valdez Tan Keh, 75 PHIL 113 (1945)ACCFA v. CUGCO, 30
SCRA 649 (1969)PHHC v Court of Industrial Relations, 150 SCRA 296Spouses Fontanilla
v. Hon. Maliaman, GR Nos. 55963, February 27, 1991People v. Gozo, 53 SCRA 476
(1973)Section 2. Generally Accepted Principles of International LawAgustin v. Edu,
88 SCRA 195JBL Reyes v. Bagatsing, GR No. 65366, October 25, 1983Tanada v. Angara,
272 SCRA 18 (1997)Bayan v. Zamora, GR 138570, October 10, 2000 Lim v. Executive
Secretary, GR 151445, April 11, 2002Mijares v. Ranada, GR 139325, April 12, 2005
Shangri-La v. Developers, GR 159938, March 31, 2006Pharmaceutical v. DOH, GR
173034, October 9, 2007Section 3. Civilian Supremacy and AFP RoleIBP v. Zamora, 338
SCRA 81 (2000)Section 4. Duty of Government to the PeopleSection 5. Maintenance of
Peace and OrderSection 6. Separation of Church and StateSection 7. Independent
Foreign PolicyLim v. Executive Secretary, GR 151445, April 11, 2002Section 8.
Freedom from Nuclear WeaponsBayan v. Zamora, GR 138570, October 10, 2000 Section 9.
Social OrderSection 10. Social JusticeSection 11. Personal Dignity and Human Rights
Section 12. Family Life; Mother; UnbornRoe v. Wade, 410 US 113 (1973)Meyer v.
Nebrask a, 262 US 390 (1922)Pierce v. Society of Sisters, 262 US 510 (1925)Wisconsin
v. Yoder 40 LW 4476 (1972)Ginsberg v. New York , 390 US 629 (1968)Section 13. Vital
Role of YouthSection 14. Role of Women and Equality of Men and WomenSection 15.
Right to HealthSection 16. Right to a Balanced and Healthful EcologyOposa v.
Factoran, 224 SCRA 792 (1993)LLDA v. CA, 231 SCRA 292 (1994) and 251 SCRA 42 (1995)
MMDA v. Residents of Manila Bay, GR No. 171947, December 18, 2008Section 17.
Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture and SportsSection 18. Labor
ProtectionSection 19. Self-Reliant and Independent National EconomyGarcia v. BOI,
191 SCRA 288 (1990)Tanada v. Angara, 272 SCRA 18 (1997)Section 20. Role of Private
SectorSection 21. Promotion of Comprehensive Rural and Agrarian PolicySection 22.
Promotion of Rights of Indigenous Cultural CommunitiesSection 23. Community-Based
Private OrganizationsSection 24. Vital Role of CommunicationsSection 25. Local
EconomySection 26. Equal Access to Political Opportunities and Political Dynasties
Pamatong v. COMELEC, 427 SCRA 96 (2004)Section 27. Honesty and Integrity in Public
ServiceSection 28. Full Public DisclosureArticle VI: The Legislative Department
Section 1. Legislative Power; Non-DelegationAraneta v. Gatmaitan, 101 PHIL 328

(1957)Rubi v. Provincial Board, 39 PHIL 660 (1918-1919)People v. Maceren, 79 SCRA

450 (1977)Eastern Shipping Lines v. POEA, 166 SCRA 533 (1988)Tablarin v. Gutierrez,
152 SCRA 730 (1987)Cebu Oxygen Acetylene Co. v. Drilon, 176 SCRA 24 (1989)Osmena v.
Orbos, 220 SCRA 703Chiongbian v. Orbos, 245 SCRA 253 (1995)Rodrigo v.
Sandiganbayan, 309 SCRA 661 People v. Vera, 65 PHIL 56 (1937-1938)Solicitor General
v. MMA, 204 SCRA 837 (1991)Abak ada Guro Party List v. Purisima, 562 SCRA 251United
States v. Ang Tang Ho, 43 Phil 1Employers Confederation v. National Wages and
Productivity Commission, GR No. 9619People v. Rosenthal, 68 PHIL 328Agustin v. Edu,
88 SCRA 1Ynot v. IAC, 148 SCRA 659United States v. Panlilio, 28 PHIL 608Securities
and Exchange Commission v. Interport Resources Corporation, 567 SCRA 354Gerochi v.
DENR, GR No. 159796, July 17, 2007PSL Inc., v. LLDA 608 SCRA 442People v. Que Po
Lay, 94 Phil 640People v. Dacuycuy, 173 SCRA 90 (1989)Carbonilla v. Board of
Airlines Representatives, 657 SCRA 775Section 2. Senate CompositionSection 3.
Qualifications of SenatorSection 4. Senator: Term of Office; Voluntary Renunciation
Section 5. Composition of the House of Representatives; Apportionment; Party List
Tobias v. Abalos, 239 SCRA 106 (1994)Mariano v. COMELEC, 242 SCRA 211 (1995)Sema v.
COMELEC, GR No. 177597, July 16, 2008Bagabuyo v. COMELEC, GR No. 176970, December
8, 2008Aquino III v. COMELEC, GR No. 189793, April 17, 2010Aldaba v. COMELEC, GR
No. 188078, January 25, 2010Ocampo v. HRET, GR No. 158466, June 15, 2004Party List
Ang Bagong Bayani v. COMELEC, 359 SCRA 698 (2001)VC Cadangen, et al v. COMELEC, GR
No. 177179, June 5, 2009Veterans Federation Party v. COMELEC, 342 SCRA 244 (2000)
Partido v. COMELEC, GR No. 164702, March 15, 2006Lok in, Jr. v. COMELEC, GR Nos.
179431-32, June 22, 2010Section 6. Qualifications of RepresentativesAquino v.
COMELEC, 243 SCRA 400 (1995) Marcos v. COMELEC, 248 SCRA 300 (1995)Domino v.
COMELEC, GR 134015 (July 19, 1999)Maquera v. Boraa, 15 SCRA 7Social Justice Society
v. Dangerous Drugs Board, GR No. 157870, November 3, 2008Section 7. Term of
RepresentativesDimaporo v. Mitra, 202 SCRA 779Farinas v. Executive Secretary, GR
147387 (Dec. 10, 2003)Quinto v. COMELEC, GR No. 189698, December 1, 2009Section
8.Regular ElectionsCodilla v. De Venecia GR No. 150605, December 10, 2002Section 9.
Special ElectionsTolentino v. COMELEC, GR 148334, January 21, 2004Section 10.
SalariesPhilconsa v. Mathay, 18 SCRA 300 (1966)Section 11. Privilege from Arrest;
Parliamentary Freedom of SpeechPeople v. Jalosjos, 324 SCRA 689Jimenez v.
Cabangbang, 17 SCRA 876 (1966)Antonino v. Valencia, 57 SCRA 70Pobre v. Defensor
Santiago, AC No. 7399, August 25, 2009Section 12. Disclosure of Financial and
Business InterestsSection 13. Prohibitions on Members of CongressLiban v. Gordon,
GR No. 175352, July 15, 2009Section 14. Prohibitions Related to the Practice of
ProfessionPuyat v. De Guzman, 113 SCRA 31Section 15. Regular Session; Special
SessionSection 16. Officers of Congress; Quorom; Discipline; Journal/Records(par.
1) Defensor-Santiago v. Guingona, GR 134577 November 18, 1998(par. 1) Avelino v.
Cuenco, 83 PHIL 17 (1949)(par. 2) People v. Jalosjos, 324 SCRA 689(par. 3) Arroyo
v. De Venecia, 277 SCRA 268 (1997)(par. 3) Osmena v. Pendatun, 109 PHIL 863 (1960)
(par. 3) Santiago v. Sandiganbayan, 356 SCRA 636(par. 4) US v. Pons, 34 PHIL 729
(1916)(par. 4) Casco Phil Commercial Co. v. Giminez, 7 SCRA 347 (1963)(par. 4)
Astorga v. Villegas, 56 SCRA 714 (1974)(par. 4) Philippine Judges Association v.
Prado, 227 SCRA 703(par. 4) Abak ada Guro Party List v. Ermita, 469 SCRA 1Pimentel
v. Senate Committeee of the Whole, 644 SCRA 741Section 17. Electoral TribunalAngara
v. Electoral Commission, 63 PHIL 134 (1936)Vera v. Avelino, 77 PHIL 192 (1946)
Chavez v. COMELEC, 211 SCRA 315 (1992)Aquino v. COMELEC, 243 SCRA 400 (1995)Abbas
v. SET, 166 SCRA 651 (1988)Bondoc v. Pineda, 201 SCRA 792 (1991)Robles v. HRET, 181
SCRA 780 (1990)Arroyo v. HRET, 246 SCRA 384 (1995)Pimentel v. HRET, GR 141489 May
29, 2002Aggabao v. COMELEC, GR No. 163756, January 26, 2005Limk aichong v. COMELEC,
GR No. 178831, April 2009Banat v. COMELEC, GR No. 177508, August 7, 2009Drilon, et
al v. Speak er, GR No. 180055, July 31, 2009Guerrero v. COMELEC, GR No. 137004, July
26, 2000GGarcia v. HRET, GR No. 134792, August 12, 1999Lazatin v. HET, GR No.
84297, December 8, 1988Section 18. Commission on AppointmentsDaza v. Singson, 180
SCRA 496 (1989)Coseteng v. Mitra, 187 SCRA 377 (1990)Guingona v. Gonzales, 214 SCRA
789 (1992); MR, 219 SCRA 326 (1993)Drilon, et al v. Speak er, GR No. 180055, July
31, 2009Section 19. Constitutions of the Electoral Tribunal and the Commission on
AppointmentsSection 20. Records and Book s of AccountsSection 21. Inquiries in Aid

of LegislationBengzon v. Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, 203 SCRA 767 Standard

Charter v. Senate, GR No. 167173, December 27, 2007Arnault v. Nazareno, 87 PHIL 25
(1990)Sabio v. Gordon, 504 SCRA 704 October 17, 2006Senate Blue Ribbon Committee v.
Majaducon, GR 136760
July 29, 2003Senate v. Ermita, 488 SCRA 1, GR 169777, April 20, 2006Neri v.
Senate, 549 SCRA 771Neri v. Senate, 564 SCRA 152Garcillano v. House of
Representatives, GR No. 170338, December 23, 2008Negros O II Elec. Coop v.
Sangguniang Panlungsod, 155 SCRA 421 (1991)Section 22. Appearance of Heads of
Departments in CongressSection 23. Declaration of a State of War; Emergency Powers
Section 24. Bills Originating in the House of RepresentativesTolentino v. Secretary
of Finance, 235 SCRA 630 (1994)Alvarez v. Guingona, GR No. 118303, January 31, 1996
Guingona Jr. v. Carague, 196 SCRA 221 (1991)Section 25. Limits on Power to
Appropriate(par. 2) Garcia v. Mata, 65 SCRA 517 (1975)Demetria v. Alba, 148 SCRA
208 (1987)DPWH v. Quirino, GR No. 183444, October 12, 2011(par. 5) Philconsa v.
Enriquez, 235 SCRA 506 (1994)(par. 5) Sanchez v. COA, 552 SCRA 471Section 26.
Subject and Title of Bills; Three Readings(par. 1) Cordero v. Cabatuando, 6 SCRA
418 (1962)(par. 1) Philconsa v. Gimenez, 15 SCRA 479 (1965)(par. 1) Insular Lumber
Company v. CTA, 104 SCRA 710 (1981)(par. 1) Philippine Judges Association v. Prado,
227 SCRA 703 (1993)Alalayan v. NPC, 24 SCRA 172 (1968)Tio v. Videogram Regulatory
Board, 151 SCRA 208 (1987)(par. 2) Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance, 235 SCRA 630
(1994)Tobias v. Abalos, 239 SCRA 106 (1994)Banat v. COMELEC, GR No. 177508, August
7, 2009Abas Kida v. Senate of the Philippines, G.R. No. 196271, October 18, 2011
Section 27. Passage of bills; Item VetoCIR v. CTA, 185 SCRA 329 (1990)Bolinao
Electronics v. Valencia, 11 SCRA 486 (1964)(par. 2) Gonzales v. Macaraig, 191 SCRA
452 (1990)(par. 2) Philconsa v. Enriquez, 235 SCRA 506 (1994)(par. 2) Bengzon v.
Drilon, 208 SCRA 133Tanada v. Tuvera, 146 SCRA 446 (1986)Section 28. Power of
Taxation; Limitations; ExemptionsCommissioner of Internal Revenue v. Lingayen Gulf
Electric Power Co., Inc, 164 SCRA 27Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance, 235 SCRA 27
Garcia v. Executive Secretary, GR 101273, July 3, 1992CIR v. Santos, GR No. 119252,
August 18, 1997Southern Cross v. Philippine Cement GR No. 158540, July 8, 2004(par.
3) Abra Valley College v. Aquino, 162 SCRA 106 (1988)Lladoc v. CIR, 14 SCRA 292
Central Mindanao University v. DAR, GR 100091, October 22, 1992Commissioner v. CA,
GR 124043, October 14, 1998John Hay v. Lim, GR 19775, October 24, 2003Systems Plus
Computer College v. Caloocan City, GR No. 146382, August 7, 2003Lung Center v.
Quezon City, GR No. 144104, June 29, 2004Planters Products Inc v. Fertiphil Corp,
GR No. 166006, March 14, 2008Section 29. Fiscal Powers of Congress; Limitations;
Special FundsPascual v. Secretary of Public Work s, 110 PHIL. 331, 1960-61Guingona
v. Carague, 196 SCRA 221, 1991Gaston v. Republic Planters Bank , 158 SCRA 626, 1988
Section 30. Appelate Jurisdiction of the Supreme CourtFirst Lepanto Ceramics v. CA,
237 SCRA 519, 1994Section 32. Initiative and ReferendumGarcia v. COMELEC, 237 SCRA
279, 1994Article VII: Executive DepartmentSection 1. Executive Power; Privileges;
ImmunitiesMarcos v. Manglapus, 177 SCRA 668, 1989; MR, 178 SCRA, 1989Laurel v.
Garcia 187 SCRA 797, 1990Estrada v. Desierto, 353 SCRA 452, 2001; MR, 356 SCRA 108,
2001Balao v. Macapagal-Arroyo, GR No. 186450, December 13, 2011Rodriguez v.
Macapagal-Arroyo, GR No. 191805, November 15, 2011Soliven v. Mak asiar, 167 SCRA
393, 1988Senate v. Ermita, G.R. 169777, April 20, 2006Ak bayan v. Aquino, G.R.
170516, July 16 2008Neri v. Senate, G.R. 180643, March 25, 2008; MR, Sept. 4, 2008
Prov. Of North Cotabato v. Government, G.R. No. 183591, Oct. 14, 2008Philippine
Constitution Association v. Enriquez, 235 SCRA 506Webb v. De Leon, 247 SCRA 652
Senate v. Ermita, GR No. 169777, April 20, 2006Neri v. Senate, GR No. 180643, March
25, 2008, September 4, 2008Section 2. QualificationsTecson v. COMELEC, G.R. No.
161434, March 3, 2004Section 3. Vice PresidentSection 4. Election and Canvass
Macalintal v. COMELEC, GR No. 157013, July 10, 2003Lopez v. Senate and House, GR
No. 163556, June 8, 2004Pimentel v. Joint Canvassing Committee, June 22, 2004
Macalintal v. PET, GR No. 191618, November 23, 2010Fernando Poe, Jr. v. Arroyo, PET
Case No. 002, March 29, 2005Legarda v. De Castro, PET Case No. 003, March 31, 2005
Defensor-Santiago v. Ramos, PET Case No. 001, February 13, 1996Section 5. Oath
Section 6. Official Residence; SalarySection 7. Vacancy at the Beginning of the
Term of the PresidencySection 8. Vacancy During the Term of the PresidencyEstrada

v. Desierto, 353 SCRA 452, 2001; MR, 356 SCRA 108, 2001Lozano, et al v. MacapagalArroyo, February 6, 2001Section 9. Vacancy in the Vice PresidencySection 10.
Vacancies in Both the Presidency and the Vice PresidencySection 11. Incapacity of
the PresidentEstrada v. Desierto, 353 SCRA 452, 2001; MR, 356, SCRA 108, 2001
Section 12. Serious Illness of the President Section 13. ProhibitionsCivil
Liberties Union v. Executive Secretary, 194 SCRA 317, 1991Doromal v. Sandiganbayan,
177 SCRA 354, 1989Flores v. Drilon, 223 SCRA 568, 1993Bitonio v. COA, G.R. no.
147392, March 12, 2004Public Interest Group v. Elma, GR No. 138965, June 30, 2006
Section 14. Appointments of Acting PresidentSection 15. Prohibited AppointmentsIn
Re Appointments of Valenzuela and Vallarta, AM No. 98-5-01-SC, Nov. 9, 1998De la
Rama v. CA, G.R. No. 131136, Feb. 28, 2001De Castro v. Judicial and Bar Council, GR
No. 191002, April 20, 2010 and May 1, 2010Section 16. Power to Appoint; Commission
on Appointments Government v. Springer 50 PHILS 259, 1927Bermudez v. Executive
Secretary, GR No. 131429, August 4, 1999Flores v. Drilon, 223 SCRA 568, 1993
Bautista v. Salonga, 172 SCRA 1260, 1989Sarmiento v. Mison, 156 SCRA 549, 1987
Quintos-Deles v. Commission on Appointments, 177 SCRA 259, 1989Calderon v. Carale,
208 SCRA 254, 1992Manalo v. Sistoza, GR No. 107369, August 11, 1999Matibag v.
Benipayo, GR No. 149036, April 2, 2002Rufino v. Endriga, 496 SCRA 13Pimentel, Jr.
v. Ermita, GR No. 164978, October 13, 2005Abas Kida v. Senate of the Philippines,
GR No. 196271, October 18, 2011Section 17. Power of ControlLacson-Magallanes v.
Pano 21 SCRA 395, 1967Maceda v. Macaraig, Jr 197 SCRA 771Roque v. Director of
Lands, L-25373, July 1, 1976Ang-Angco v. Castillo 9 SCRA 619, 1963NAMARCO v. Arca
29 SCRA 648, 1969Drilon v. Lim 235 SCRA 135, 1994Jason v. Torres 290 SCRA 279, 1998
Dadole v. COA, GR No. 125350, Dec. 3, 2002DENR v. DENR Employees, GR No. 149724,
Aug. 19, 2003Villaluz v. Zaldivar, 15 SCRA 710Tondo Medical Center Employees v. CA,
GR No. 167324, July 17, 2007Malaria Employees v. Executive Secretary, GR No.
160093, July 31, 2007Orosa v. Roa, GR No. 14047, July 14, 2006Phillips Seafood v.
BOI, GR No. 175787, February 4, 2009Biraogo v. Truth Commission, GR No. 192935,
December 7, 2010Section 18. Presidents Powers as Commander in ChiefLansang vs.
Garcia, 42 SCRA 448Aberca v. Ver, 160 SCRA 590IBP v. Zamora, GR 141284, August 15,
2000Lacson v. Perez, GR 147780-81, 147799 and 1477810, May 10, 2001Sanlak as v.
Executive Secretary, GR No. 159085, February 3, 2004David v. Macapagal-Arroyo, GR
171396, May 2006David v. Ermita, GR No. 171409, May 3, 2006Gudani v. Senga, GR No.
170165, April 15, 2006Ampatuan v. Puno, 651 SCRA 228Section 19. Executive Clemency
Cristobal v. Labrador, 71 PHIL 34Llamas v. Orbos 202 SCRA 844, 1991People v. Salle
250 SCRA 581, 1995Drilon v. CA, 202 SCRA 378, 1991Torres v. Gonzales 152 SCRA 272,
1987Monsanto v. Factoran, 170 SCRA 190, 1989Sabello v. Department of Education, GR
No. 87687, December 26, 1989People v. Salle, Jr GR No. 103567, December 4, 1995
Garcia v. COA, 226 SCRA 356, 1993Echegaray v. Sec. of Justice, GR No. 132601, Jan
19, 1999Section 20. Foreign LoansSpouses Constantino v. Cuisia, GR 106064, October
13, 2005Section 21. Foreign Relations: Senate Concurrence in International
AgreementsUSAFFE Veterans Association v. Treasurer, 105 PHIL 1030, 1959World Health
Organization v. Aquino, 48 SCRA 242Bayan v. Executive Secretary Zamora, 343 SCRA
449, 2000Pimentel v. Executive Secretary, 2005Lim v. Executive Secretary, GR No.
151445, April 11, 2002Secretary of Justice v. Judge Lantion, GR No. 139465, Oct.
17, 2000Vinuya v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 162230, April 28, 2010Bayan Muna v.
Romulo, 641 SCRA 244Article VIII: Judicial DepartmentSection 1. Judicial Power
Santiago v. Bautista, 32 SCRA 188 (2970)Noblejas v. Teehank ee, 23 SCRA 405Manila
Electric Company v. Pasay Transportation Company, 57 PHIL 600Director of Prisons v.
Ang Cho Kio, 33 SCRA 494In Re Laureta, 148 SCRA 382Marcos v. Manglapus, 177 SCRA
668 (1989); MR, 178 SCRA 760 (1989)US v. Nixon, 418 US 683 (1974)Estrada v.
Desierto, 353 SCRA 452 (2001); MR, 356 SCRA 108 (2001)Arroyo v. De Venecia, 277
SCRA 268 (1997)Infotech Foundation v. COMELEC, GR No. 159139, January 13, 2004
Mattel, Inc. v. Francisco, GR No. 166886, July 30, 2008Villarosa v. HRET, GR No.
144129, September 14, 2000Vinuya v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 162230, April 28,
2010Garcia v. Board of Investments, GR No. 92024, November 9, 1990Echegaray v.
Secretary of Justice, GR No. 132601, January 19, 1999Torrecampo v. MWSS, 649 SCRA
482Liban v. Gordon, 639 SCRA 709Bayan Muna v. Romulo, 641 SCRA 244Magallona v.
Ermita, 655 SCRA 476Hacienda Luisita v. PARC, GR No. 171101, November 22, 2011Sana

v. CESB, GR No. 192926, November 15, 2011Gamboa v. Teves, 652 SCRA 690Section 2.
Role of CongressMantruste Systems v. CA, 179 SCRA 136 (1989)Malaga v. Penachos, 213
SCRA 516 (1992)Lupangco v. CA, 160 SCRA 848 (1988)Section 3. Fiscal Autonomy
Radiowealth v. Agregado, 86 SCRA 429 (1950)Bengzon v. Drilon, 208 SCRA 133 (1992)
Section 4. Composition; En Banc and Division CasesFortich v. Corona, 312 SCRA 751
(1999)People v. Dy, GR 115236-37, Jan. 16, 2003People v.
Ebio, GR 147750, Sept. 29, 2004Firestone Ceramics v. CA, GR No. 127245, June 28,
2000Section 5. Powers of the Supreme CourtTano v. Socrates, 278 SCRA 154 (1997)
Judicial ReviewLina v. Purisma, 82 SCRA 344 (1978)Angara v. Electoral Commission,
63 PHIL 139 (1936)Macasiano v. NHA, 224 SCRA 236 (1993)Tan v. Macapagal, 43 SCRA
678 (1972)PACU v. Secretary of Education, 97 PHIL 806 (1955)Gonzales v. Marcos, 65
SCRA 624 (1975)Oposa v. Factoran, 224 SCRA 792 (1993)Joya v. PCGG, 225 SCRA 568
(1993)Kilosbayan v. Morato, 246 SCRA (1995)Anti Graft League of the Philippines,
260 SCRA 250 (1996)Telecom v. COMELEC, 289 SCRA 337 (1998)Bayan v. Executive
Secretary, GR No. 138570, October 10, 2000Automotive Industry Work ers v. Executive
Secretary, GR No. 157509, January 18, 2005White Light Corp v. City of Manila, GR
No. 122846, January 20, 2009Gonzales v. Narvasa, GR No. 140835, August 14, 2000
Sandoval v. PAGCOR, GR No. 138982, November 29, 2000Chavez v. PCGG, 299 SCRA 744
(1998)IBP v. Zamora, 342 SCRA 449 (2000)Francisco v. House of Representatives, 415
SCRA 44De Agbayani v. PNB, 38 SCRA 429 (1971)David v. Arroyo, 489 SCRA 162People v.
Mateo, 433 SCRA 540Mariano Jr. v. COMELEC, GR No. 118577, March 7, 1995Dumlao v.
COMELEC, 95 SCRA 392Solicitor General v. Metropolitan Manila Authority, GR No.
102782, December 11, 1991Administration of Justice; Rule-Mak ingPNB v. Asuncion, 60
SCRA 321Santero v. CFI Cavite, 153 SCRA 728Damasco v. Lagui, 166 SCRA 214People v.
Lacson, 400 SCRA 262St. Martin Funeral Homes v. NLRC, 295 SCRA 494People v.
Gutierrez, 36 SCRA 172 (1970)In Re Cunanan, 94 PHIL 534 (1953-1954)Echegaray v.
Secretary of Justice, January 19, 1999Bustos v. Lucero, 81 PHIL 648 (1948)In Re
Admission to the Bar: Argosino Bar Matter 712, 246 SCRA 14 (1995)Fabian v.
Desierto, GR 129742, September 16, 1998In Re: De Vera (2003)Baguio Mark ets Vendor
v. Judge, GR No. 165922, February 26, 2010Republic v. Gingoyon, GR No. 166429,
February 1, 2006Maniago v. Court of Appeals, GR No. 104392, February 20, 1996.
Javellana v. DILG, GR No. 102549, August 10, 1992Bar Matter No. 1222, February 4,
2004Garrido v. Garrido, AC No. 6593, February 4, 2010In re Letter of the UP Law
Faculty, 644 SCRA 543Section 6. Supervision of CourtsMaceda v. Vasquez, 221 SCRA
464 (1993)Caoibes v. Ombudsman, GR 132177, July 19, 2001Escalona v. Padillo, AM P10-2785, September 21, 2010Section 7. Qualifications of Members of the Supreme
Court; Lower CourtsIn re JBC v. Judge Quitain, JBC No. 013, August 22, 2007
Kilosbayan v. Ermita, GR No. 177721, July 3, 2007Topacio v. Ong, GR No. 179895,
December 15, 2008Section 8. Judicial and Bar Council; MembershipSection 9.
Appointments of Members of the Supreme Court and Judges of Lower CourtsSection 10.
Fixed SalaryNitafan v. CIR, 152 SCRA 284 (1987)Section 11. Security of Tenure;
Power to DisciplineVargas v. Rilloraza, 80 PHIL 297 (1948)De La Llana v. Alba, 112
SCRA 294 (1982)People v. Gacott, 246 SCRA 52 (1995)Section 12. Prohibition to Be
Designated to Any Agency Performing Quasi-Judicial or Administrative FunctionsIn re
Judge Manzano, 166 SCRA 246Section 13. Conclusions of the Supreme Court How
Reached? Consing v. Court of Appeals, GR No. 78272, August 29, 1989Section 14.
Contents of Decision; Petition for Review; Motion for ReconsiderationPeople v.
Escober, 157 SCRA 541 (1988)Air France v. Carrascoso, 18 SCRA 155 (1966)People v.
Bravo, 227 SCRA 285 (1993)Hernandez v. CA, 208 SCRA 429 (1993)Nicos v. CA, 206 SCRA
127 (1992)Borromeo v. CA, 186 SCRA 1 (1990)Francisco v. Pernsk ul, 173 SCRA 324
(1989)Velarde v. Social Justice Society, GR 159357, April 28, 2004Section 15.
Period for Mak ing DecisionsRe: Problem of Delays in Cases Before the Sandiganbayan
AM No. 00-8-05-SC, Nov. 28, 2001Edano v. Asdala, AM No. RTJ-06-2007, December 6,
2010Sesbreno v. CA, GR No. 161390, April 16, 2008Section 16. Submission of Annual
ReportArticle IX: Constitutional CommissionsA. Common ProvisionsSection 1.
Independent CommissionsMacalintal v. COMELEC, GR 157013, July 10, 2003Ombudsman v.
Civil Service Commission, GR No. 159940, February 16, 2005Section 2. Prohibition on
MembersSection 3. SalarySection 4. Power to AppointSection 5. Fiscal AutonomyCSC v.
DBM, 482 SCRA 233Section 6. Promulgation of RulesMacalintal v. COMELEC, GR No.

157013, July 10, 2003Section 7. Decisions of the CommissionsFilipinas Engineering

and Machine Shop v. Ferrer, 135 SCRA 25Saligumba v. CA, 117 SCRA 669Cua v. COMELEC,
156 SCRA 582 (1987)Estrella v. COMELEC, GR No. 160465, May 27, 2004Mison v. COA,
187 SCRA 445 (1990)Ambil v. COMELEC, 344 SCRA 358 [2000] Mateo v. CA, GR No. 113219,
August 14, 1995Reyes v. Regional Trial Court, GR No. 108886, May 5, 1995ABS-CBN v.
COMELEC, 323 SCRA 611Aguilar v. COMELEC, GR No. 185140, June 30, 2009Garces v. CA,
GR. No. 114 795, July 17, 1996Dumayas v. COMELEC, GR Nos. 141952-53, April 29, 2001
Section 8. Other FunctionsB. Civil Service CommissionSection 1. Composition;
Qualifications; TermGaminde v. COA 347 SCRA 655 (2000)Mathay Jr. v. CA, GR No.
124374, December 15, 1999Section 2. ScopeParagraph 1EIIB v. CA, GR No. 129133, Nov.
25, 1998NASECO v. NLRC, GR No. 100947, May 31, 1993MWSS v. Hernandez, 143 SCRA 602
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority v. NLRC and Odin Security Agency, GR No.
94825, September 4, 1992PAGCOR v. CA, GR No. 93396, September 30, 1991Agyao v. CSC,
639 SCRA 781Paragraph 2De los Santos v. Mallare, 87 PHIL 289Santiago Jr. v. CSC, GR
No. 81467, October 27, 1989Central Bank v. CSC, GR No. 80455-56, April 10, 1989CSC
v. Salas, 274 SCRA 414CSC v. Javier, 546 SCRA 485Grino v. CSC, 194 SCRA 458
Paragraph 3Briones v. Osmena, 104 PHIL 588Abak ada Group Party List v. Purisima, 562
SCRA 251CSC v. Sojor, 554 SCRA 160PCSO Board of Directors v. Lapid, 648 SCRA 546
Classifications and Appointments CSC v. PAGCOR, GR No. 123708, June 1997Samson v.
CA, 145 SCRA 654 (1986)Achacoso v. Macaraig, 195 SCRA 235 (1991)Binamira v.
Garrucho, 188 SCRA 154 (1990)Luego v. CSC, 143 SCRA 327 (1986)Santiago v. CSC, 178
SCRA 733 (1989)Astraguillo v. Manglapus, 190 SCRA 280 (1990)Aquino v. CSC, GR No.
92403, April 22, 1992Lampinid v. CSC, GR No. 96298, May 14, 1991Nazareno, et al v.
City of Dumaguete, GR No. 181559, October 2, 2009Security of Tenure and Abolition
of OfficeCanonizado v. Aguirre, GR No. 133132, Jan. 25, 2000Secretary Gloria v. CA,
GR No. 119903, August 14, 2000Yenk o and Mayor Estrada v. Gungon, GR No. 165450,
August 13, 2009Buk lod v. Executive Secretary, GR Nos. 142801-02, July 10, 2001
Dimayuga v. Benedicto II, GR No. 144153, Jan. 16, 2002Miranda v. Carreon, GR No.
143540, April 11, 2003Hernandez v. Villegas, 14 SCRA 544 (1965)Briones v. Osmena,
104 Phil 588 (1958)Mayor v. Macaraig, 194 SCRA 672 (1991)Roque v. Ericta, 53 SCRA
156Mama, Jr. v Court of Appeals, GR No. 86517, April 30, 1991UP Board of Regents v.
Rasul, GR No. 91551, August 16, 1991Kawaning EIIB v. Executive Secretary, GR No.
142801, July 10, 2001
Partisan Political Activity; Self-Organization;
Temporary EmployeesPeople v. De Venecia, 14 SCRA 864 (1965)SSS Employees v. CA, 175
SCRA 686 (1989)Jacinto v. CA, 281 SCRA 557 (1997)Gloria v. CA, 338 SCRA 5 (2000)
Seneres v. COMELEC, GR No. 178678, April 16, 2009Right to OrganizeSocial Security
System v. CA, GR No. 85279, July 28, 1989Manila Public School Teachers Association
v. Secretary of Education, GR No. 95445, August 6, 1991Section 3. Purpose of a
Civil Service SystemLazo v. CSC, 236 SCRA 469Section 4. Oath or AffirmationSection
5. Standardization of CompensationSection 6. Prohibition of Appointment of Lame
Duck sPeople v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 164185, July 23, 2008Section 7. Prohibitions;
Appointments; Office; EmploymentFlores v. Drilon 223 SCRA 568 (1993)In re Eduardo
Escala, 653 SCRA 141
Sec. 8
Prohibitions; Compensation; Foreign
Gift/Office/TitlePeralta v. Mathay 38 SCRA 296 (1971)Santos v. CA GR No.
139792, Nov. 22, 2000Cabili v. CSC, GR No. 156503, June 22, 2006Benguet State
University v. Colting, GR No. 169637, June 8, 2007Herrera, et al v. NPC, GR No.
166570, December 18, 2009C. Commission on ElectionsSection 1. Composition;
Qualifications; TermCayetano v. Monsod, 201 SCRA 210 (1991)Brillantes v. Yorac, 192
SCRA 358 (1990)Matibag v. Benipayo, 380 SCRA 49Section 2. Powers and Functions
Pangilinan v. COMELEC, 228 SCRA 36Flores v. COMELEC, 184 SCRA 484 (1990)Galido v.
COMELEC, 193 SCRA 78 (1991)People v. Inting, 187 SCRA 788 (1990)Corpus v.
Tanodbayan, 149 SCRA 281 (1987)Tan v. COMELEC, GR No. 112093, Oct. 4, 1994
Kilosbayan v. COMELEC, GR No. 128054, Oct. 16, 1997Alvarez v. COMELEC, GR No.
142527, March 1, 2001Carlos v. Judge Angeles, GR No. 142907, November 29, 2000Buac
v. COMELEC, GR No. 155855, Jan. 26, 2004LDP v. COMELEC, GR No. 161265, Feb. 24,
2004Atienza v. COMELEC, GR No. 188920, February 16, 2010Antonio v. COMELEC, GR No.
135869, September 22, 1999Aggabao v. COMELEC, GR NO. 163756, January 26, 2005Flores
v. COMELEC, GR No. 89604, April 20, 1990Alunan III v. Mirasol, GR No. 108399, July
31, 1997Taule v. Secretary Santos, GR No. 90336, August 12, 1991Baytan v. COMELEC,

GR No. 153945, February 4, 2003Balindong v. COMELEC, GR No. 1539991, October 16,

2003Aguilar v. COMELEC, GR No. 185140, June 30, 2009People v. Honorable Delgado, GR
No. 93419, September 18, 1990Banat v. COMELEC, GR No. 177508, August 7, 2009People
v. Judge Inting, GR No. 88919, July 25, 1990Section 3. DecisionsSarmiento v.
COMELEC, 212 SCRA 307Salazar Jr. v. COMELEC, 184 SCRA 433 (1990)Baytan v. COMELEC,
GR No. 153954 , Feb. 4, 2003Balindong v. COMELEC, GR Nos. 153991-2, Oct. 16, 2003
Liberal Party v. COMELEC, GR No. 191771, May 6, 2010Alvarez v. COMELEC, GR No.
142527, March 1, 2001Section
4. Supervision/Regulation of Public Utilities, Media Grants, PrivilegesUnido v.
COMELEC, 104 SCRA 17Sanidad v. COMELEC, 181 SCRA 529 (1990)Philippine Press
Institute v. COMELEC, GR No. 119654, May 22, 1995ABS-CBN v. COMELEC, GR No. 133486,
Jan. 28, 2000SWS v. COMELEC, GR No. 147571, May 5, 2001Section 5. Favorable
Recommendation for Pardon, Amnesty, Parole or Suspension of SentenceSection 6. Free
and Open Party SystemLiberal Party v. COMELEC, GR No. 191771, May 6, 2010Section 7.
No Block -VotingSection 8. Prohibition on Political PartiesSection 9. Election
PeriodSection 10. No Harassment and DiscriminationSection 11. Funds D. Commission
of AuditSection 1. Qualifications; TermMison v. COA, 187 SCRA 445Section 2. General
Function; PowersPhilippine Operations, Inc. v. Auditor General, 94 PHIL 868Euro-Med
Laboratories, Phil, Inc. v. Province of Batangas, 495 SCRA 601Ramos v. Aquino, 39
SCRA 236Blue Bar Coconut Philippines v. Tantuico, 163 SCRA 716NHA v. COA, 226 SCRA
55Dingcong v. Guingona, 162 SCRA 782 (1988)Danville Maritime v. COA, 175 SCRA 701
(1989)Mamaril v. Domingo, 227 SCRA 206 (1993)Sambeli v. Province of Isabela, GR No.
92279, June 18, 1992Osmena v. COA, GR No. 98355, March 2, 1994Bustamante v. COA, GR
No. 103309, Nov. 27, 1992Caltex v. COA, 208 SCRA 726 (1992)Polloso v. Gangan, 335
SCRA 750 (2000)DBP v. COA, 231 SCRA 202Strategic Alliance v. Radstock Securities,
GR No. 178158, December 4, 2009Uy, et al v. COA, GR No. 130685, March 21, 2000Davao
City Water District v. CSC and COA, GR No. 95237, September 13, 1991Parreno v. COA,
GR No. 162224, June 7, 2007Boy Scouts of the Philippines v. COA, 651 SCRA 146
Section 3. COA JurisdictionSection 4. Annual Report to the President and to
CongressArticle X. Local GovernmentSection 1. Territorial and Political
Subdivisions of the PhilippinesCordillera Broad Coalition v. COA, GR No. 79956,
January 26, 1990Section 2. Local AutonomyLimbona v. Conte Mangelin, et al, GR No.
80391, February 28, 1989San Juan v. CSC, 196 SCRA 69 (1991)Magtajas v. Pryce
Properties, GR No. 111097, July 20, 1994Leynes v. COA, GR No. 143596, Dec. 11, 2003
Batangas CATV v. CA and Batangas City, GR No. 138810, September 29, 2004Section 3.
Local Government CodeGarcia v. COMELEC, 227 SCRA 100 (1993)Malonzo v. COMELEC, 269
SCRA 380 (1997)Section 4. Supervision by the President Ganzon v. CA, 200 SCRA 271
Joson v. Torres, 290 SCRA 279Drilon v. Lim, 235 SCRA 135 (1994)Province of Negros
v. COA, GR No. 182574, September 28, 2010Section 5. Power of Taxation by Local
GovernmentLTO v. City of Butuan, 322 SCRA 805Lina v. Pano, 364 SCRA 76 (2001)Petron
v. Mayor, GR No. 158881, April 16, 2008Yamane v. BA Lepanto Condominium, GR No.
154993, October 25, 2005Philippine Petroleum v. Municipality of Pililla, GR No.
90773, June 3, 1991John Hay Peoples Alternative Coalition v. Lim, GR No. 119775,
October 24, 2003Manila Electric v. Province of Laguna, GR No. 131359, May 5, 1999
Batangas Power v. Batangas City, GR No. 152675, April 28, 2004Smart Communications
v. City of Davao, GR No. 155491, September 16, 2008Section 6. Share in National
TaxesPimentel v. Aguirre, 336 SCRA 201 (2000)Province of Batangas v. Executive
Secretary, GR No. 152774, May 27, 2004Alternative Center v. Zamora, GR No. 144256,
June 8, 2005League of Cities v. COMELEC August 24, 2010Section 7. Equitable Share
in the National WealthSection 8. Term of Local OfficialsBorja v. COMELEC, 295 SCRA
157Lozanida v. COMELEC, GR No. 135150, July 28, 1999Adormeo v. COMELEC, GR No.
147927, February 4, 2002Socrates v. COMELEC, 391 SCRA 457 (2002)Latasa v. COMELEC,
GR No. 154829, Dec. 10, 2003David v. COMELEC, 271 SCRA 90 (1997)Montebon v.
COMELEC, 551 SCRA 50Ong v. Alegre, GR No. 163295, January 23, 2006Dizon v. COMELEC,
GR No. 182088, January 30, 2009Alboin v. COMELEC, GR No. 184836, December 23, 2009
David v. COMELEC, GR No. 127116, April 8, 1997Section 9. Sectoral Representatives
Supangan Jr. v. Santos, GR No. 84662, August 24, 1990Section 10. Creation,
Abolition, Change of BoundariesTan v. COMELEC, 142 SCRA 727 (1986)League of Cities
of the Philippines v. COMELEC, GR 176951, Nov. 29, 2008Sema v. COMELEC, 558 SCRA

700Camid v. Office of the President, GR No. 161414, January 17, 2005Navarro v.

Executive Secretary, GR No. 180050, February 10, 2010Section 11. Metropolitan
Political SubdivisionsMMDA v. Bel-Air Village Association Assoc., GR No. 135962,
March 27, 2000MMDA v. Garin, GR No. 130230, April 15, 2005Gancayco v. City
Government of Quezon City, 658 SCRA 853Section 12. Highly Urbanized Cities,
Component CitiesAbella v. COMELEC, GR No. 100710, September 3, 1991Section 13.
Local Government Units Grouping ThemselvesSection 14. Regional Development Councils
and Other Similar BodiesSection 15. Autonomous Regions Abas Kida v. Senate of the
Philippines, GR No. 196271, October 18, 2011Section 16. General Supervision of the
PresidentSection 17. Powers Not Vested to the ARMMSections 18 and19. Organic Act
for Autonomous RegionsAbbas v. COMELEC, 179 SCRA 287 (1989)Ordillos v. COMELEC, 192
SCRA 100 (1990)Badua v. CBA, 194 SCRA 101 (1991)Cordillera Broad Coalition v. COA,
GR No. 82217, Jan. 29, 1990Pandi v. CA, GR No. 116850, April 11, 2002Sema v.
COMELEC, GR No. 177597, July 16, 2008Section 20. Legislative Powers of the
Autonomous RegionsProvince of North Cotabato v. Government of the Philippines Peace
Panel, 568 SCRA 492Section 21. Preservation of Peace and OrderArticle XI.
Accountability of Public OfficersSection 1. Public OfficeBornasal, Jr. v. Montes,
280 SCRA 181 (1997)Section 2. Officers Subject to Removal by ImpeachmentSection 3.
Procedure for ImpeachmentIn re Gonzales, 160 SCRA 771 (1988)Romulo v. Yniguez, 141
SCRA 260 (1986)Francisco v. House of Representatives, 415 SCRA 44Estrada v.
Desierto, 353 SCRA 452 (2001); MR, 356 SCRA 108 (2001)Gutierrez v. Committee on
Justice, 643 SCRA 198Section 4. SandiganbayanLecaroz v. Sandiganbayan, 128 SCRA 324
(1984)Defensor-Santiago, 356 SCRA 636 (2001)Balmadrid v. Sandiganbayan, GR No.
58327, March 22, 1991Azarcon v. Sandiganbanyan, GR No. 116033, February 26, 1997
Section 5. OmbudsmanCarandang v. Desierto, 639 SCRA 293Lacson v. ES, 649 SCRA 142
People v. Morales, 649 SCRA 182Quarto v. Marcelo, 658 SCRA 580Section 6.
AppointmentsOmbudsman v. CSC, GR No. 162215, July 20, 2007Section 7. Tanodbayan as
Special ProsecutorZaldivar v. Sandiganbayan, 160 SCRA 843 (1988)Acop v. Ombudsman,
GR No. 120422, September 27, 1995Deloso v. Domingo, 191 SCRA 545Almonte v. Vasquez,
GR No. 95367, May 22, 1995Buenasada v. Flavier, 226 SCRA 645Macalino v.
Sandiganbayan, 376 SCRA 452BIR v. Ombudsman, GR No. 115103, April 11, 2002Laurel v.
Desierto, GR No. 145368, April 12, 2002Azarcon v. Guerrero, GR No. 121017, Feb 17,
1997Azarcon v. Guerrero , GR No. 116033, Feb 26, 1997Section 8. Qualifications
Section 9. AppointmentsSection 10. Rank Section 11. TermSection 12. Prompt Action on
ComplaintsLaurel v. Desierto, GR No. 145368, April 12, 2002Almonte v. Vasquez, 244
SCRA 286 (1995)Roxas v. Vasquez, 358 SCRA 636 (2001)Uy v. Sandiganbayan, GR No.
105965, March 20, 2001Section 13. Powers; Functions; DutiesKhan, Jr. v. Ombudsman,
GR No. 125296, July 20, 2006Ombudsman v. Estandarte, GR No. 168670, April 13, 2007
Ombudsman v. Lucero, November 24, 2006Ombudsman v. CA, GR No. 169079, July 17, 2007
Sangguniang Barangay v. Punong Barangay, GR No. 170626, March 3, 2008Perez v.
Sandiganbayan, GR No. 166062, September 26, 2006Buencamino v. CA, GR No. 175895,
April 4, 2007Medina v. COA, GR No. 176478, February 4, 2008Villas Nor v.
Sandiganbayan, GR No. 180700, March 4, 2008Honasan II v. Panel of Investigating
Prosecutors GR No. 159747, April 13, 2004Ombudsman v. Rodriguez, GR No. 172700,
July 23, 2010Garcia v. Miro, GR No. 148944, Feb 5, 2003Rare v. Sandiganbayan, GR
No. 108431, July 14, 2000Section 14. Fiscal AutonomySection 15. Right to Recover
Properties Unlawfully AcquiredSection 16. Loan, Guaranty or Other Form of Financial
AccommodationSection 17. Declaration of Assets and LiabilitiesSection 18.
Allegiance of Public OfficersCaasi v. CA, 191 SCRA 229 (1990)Article XII. National
Economy and PatrimonySection 1. Threefold Goal of the National EconomySection 2.
Regalian DoctrineLee Hong Kok v. David, 48 SCRA 372Carino v. Insurer Government, 41
PHIL 935Cruz v. Sec. of DENR, 347 SCRA 128 (2000)Sta. Rosa Mining v. Leido, 156
SCRA 1 (1987)San Miguel Corporation v. CA, 185 SCRA 722 (1990)Almeda v. Court of
Appeals, GR No. 85322, April 30, 1991Director of Lands v. Kalahi Investments, Inc,
GR No. 48066, January 31, 1989Republic v. Enciso, GR No. 160145, November 11, 2005
Chavez v. PEA, GR No. 133250, July 9, 2002Laurel v. Garcia, 187 SCRA 797 (1990)
Miners Association v. Factoran, 240 SCRA 100 (1995)Republic v. Rosemoor, GR No.
149927, March 30, 2004La Bugal-Blaan Tribal Assn. v. DENR, GR127872, Jan 27, 2004,
MR GR 127882, Dec. 1, 2004Philippine Geothermal v. Napocor, GR No. 144302, May 27,

2004JG Summit v. CA, GR No. 124293, January 31, 2005Section 3. Lands of the Public
DomainDirector of Lands v. Aquino, 192 SCRA 296 (1990)Republic v. CA, 160 SCRA 228
(1988)
Apex Mining v. Southeast Mindanao Gold, Inc, GR No. 152613, June 23,
2006Dir. of Lands v. IAC, 146 SCRA 509 (1986)Ten Forty Realty v. Lorenzana, GR No.
151212, Sept. 10, 2003Chavez v. PEA, GR No. 133250, July 9, 2002Section 4. Specific
Limits of Forest Lands and National Park sLa Bugal-Blaan Tribal Assn. v. DENR,
GR127872, Jan 27, 2004, MR GR 127882, Dec. 1, 2004Section 5. Ancestral Lands and
DomainCruz v. Sec. of DENR, 347 SCRA 128 (2000)Section 6. Common GoodTelecom v.
COMELEC, 289 SCRA 337 (1998)Section 7. Private LandsRepublic v. CA, 235 SCRA 567
Zaragosa v.
CA, GR No. 106401, September 29, 2000Ramirez v. Vda. De Ramirez, 111 SCRA 704
(1982)Halili v. CA, 287 SCRA 465 (1998)Lee v. Republic, 366 SCRA (2001)Frenzel v.
Catito, GR No. 143958, July 11, 2003Mulller v. Muller, GR No. 149615, August 29,
2006Matthews v. Taylor Spouses, GR No. 164584, June 22, 2009Hulst v. PR Builders,
GR No. 156364, September 25, 2008Section 8. Exception for Former Filipino Citizens
Republic v. CA, 235 SCRA 567 (1994)Section 9. Independent Economic and Planning
AgencySection 10. FilipinizationManila Prince Hotel v. GSIS, 267 SCRA 408 (1997)
Army and Navy Club v. CA, 271 SCRA 36 (1997)Tanada v. Angara, 272 SCRA 18 (1997)
Section 11. Public UtilitiesBagatsing v. Committee, 246 SCRA 344 (1995)Albano v.
Reyes, 175 SCRA 36 (1997)Tatad v. Garcia, 243 SCRA 436 (1995)Telecom v. COMELEC,
289 SCRA 337 (1998)JG Summit Holdings v. CA, 345 SCRA 143 (2000)Associated
Communications v. NTC, GR No. 144109, February 17, 2003Eastern Telecom v. Telecom
Technologies, GR No. 135992, July 23, 2004Gamboa v. Teves, 652 SCRA 690PAGCOR v.
BIR, 645 SCRA 338Section 12. Filipino First PolicyTanada v. Angara, 272 SCRA 18
(1997)Section 13. Trade PolicySection 14. Development and Practice of Professions
Section 15. Agency to Promote CooperativesSection 16. CorporationsNDC v. PVB, 192
SCRA 257 (1990)Section 17. Temporary Tak e-OverAgan v. PIATCO, 420 SCRA 575 David v.
Macapagal-Arroyo, GR No. 171396, May 2006Section 18. NationalizationRepublic v.
PLDT, 26 SCRA 620 (1968)PLDT v. NTC, 190 SCRA 717 (1990)Section 19. Monopolies and
CombinationsEnergy Regulatory Board v. CA, GR No. 113079, April 20, 2001Garcia v.
Executive Secretary, GR No. 132451, December 17, 1999Tatad v. Secretary of Energy,
281 SCRA 330Eastern Assurance v. LTFRB, GR No. 149717, Oct. 7, 2003Avon v. Luna, GR
No. 153674, December 20, 2006Section 21. Foreign LoansSection 22. Acts Inimical to
the National InterestArtcile XVI. General ProvisionsSection 1. Flag of the
PhilippinesSection 2. Name, National Anthem or a National SealSection 3. Immunity
From SuitRepublic v. Feliciano, 148 SCRA 424 (1987)Metran v. Paredes, 79 Phil 819
(1947-1948)NAC v. Teodoro, 91 Phil 203 (1952)Mobil Philippines v. Customs Arrastre,
18 SCRA 120 (1966)PNR v. IAC, 217 SCRA 401 (1993)Ministerio v. CFI, 40 SCRA 464
(1971)Municipality of San Fernando v. Firme, 195 SCRA 692 Lansang v. CA, GR No.
102667Traders Royal Bank v. IAC, 192 SCRA 305 (1990)Republic v. Sandoval, 220 SCRA
124 (1993)DA v. NLRC, 227 SCRA 693 (1993)EPG Construction v. Vigilar, GR No.
131544, March 16, 2001Philrock v. Board of Liquidators, 180 SCRA 171 (1989)Republic
of Indonesia v. Vinzon, GR 154705, June 26, 2003Shell Philippines v. Jalos, GR No.
179918, September 8, 2010Vigilar v. Aquino, 639 SCRA 772ATO v. Ramos, 644 SCRA 36
Section 4. AFPSection 5. AFP Requirement and GoalsSection 6. Police ForceQuilonia
v. The General Court Martial GR No. 9660, March 4, 1992Carpio v. Executive
Secretary 206 SCRA 290 (1992)Department of Budget v. Manilas Finest, GR No.
169466, May 9, 2007Mendoza v. PNP, GR No. 139658, June 21, 2005Section 7. War
VeteransSection 8. Pensions and Benefits for RetireesSection 9. Protection of
Consumers from Trade MalpracticesSection 10. Development of Filipino Capability and
Communication StructuresSection 11. Ownership and Management: Mass Media and
AdvertisingSection 12. Consultative Body for Indigenous Cultural CommunitiesArticle
XVII. Amendments or RevisionsSection 1. Amendment or RevisionImbong v. COMELEC, 35
SCRA 28 (1970)Lambino v. COMELEC, 505 SCRA 160Section 2. InitiativeDefensorSantiago v. COMELEC, 270 SCRA 106 (1997); MR (1997)Lambino v. COMELEC, 505 SCRA 160
(2006)Section 3. Constitutional ConventionSection 4. RatificationGonzales v.
COMELEC, 21 SCRA 774 (1967)Tolentino v. COMELEC, 41 SCRA 702 (1971)Article XVIII
Transitory ProvisionsSection 26. Ill-Gotten Wealth; Sequestration/Freeze
OrdersCojuangco v. Roxas, 195 SCRA 797 (1991)Section 27. EffectivityDe Leon v.

Esquerra, 152 SCRA 602 (1987)B. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW IIArticle III Bill of RightsI.
Section 11. Purpose of the Bill of Rights2. Three Great Powers of Government3.
Police Power4. The Seat of Police PowerMMDA v. Bel-Air Village Association, etc GR
No. 135962, March 27, 20005. Life, Liberty, Property6. Hierarchy of Rights
Philippine Blooming Mills Employees Organization v. Philippine Blooming Mills Co.
Inc., 51 SCRA 189Social Justice Society, et al v. Atienza, Jr., GR No. 156052,
February 13, 20087. Due Process: In General Tupas v. CA 193 SCARA 5978.
Procedural Due ProcessIn GeneralBanco Espanol Filipino v. Palanca 37 P 921Aspects
of the ProceedingsVillegas v. Hui Chiong, Galvez v. Court of Appeals, 237 SCRA 685
State Prosecutors v. Muro, 236 SCRA 505Martinez v. CA, 237 SCRA 575Espeleta v.
Avelino, 62 SCRA 396Rabino v. Cruz, 222 SCRA 493Gonzales v. CSC, 226 SCRA 66Webb v.
Hon. Raul De Leon, 247 SCRA 652People v. Teehank ee, GR No. 111206, Oct. 6, 1995Ang
Tibay v. CIR 69 PHIL 635Rural Bank of Buhi v. CA, 162 SCRA 288ADMU v. Capulong
222 SCRA 644Non v. Judge Dames, 185 SCRA 523Guzman v. NU, 142 SCRA 699Alcuaz v.
PSBA, 161 SCRA 7Malabanan v. Ramento, 129 SCRA 359UP Board of Regents v. Telan, GR
110280, Oct. 21, 1996Lao Gi Alias Chia, Jr. v. CA 180 SCRA 756PHILCOMSAT v.
Alcuaz 180 SCRA 218Radio Communicattions v. NTC 184 SCRA 517Maceda v. ERB 199
SCRA 454Abalos v. Civil Service Commission, 196 SCRA 81GSIS v. CA, 201 SCRA 661
Hellenic Philippine Shipping Inc v. Siete, 195 SCRA 179Salaw v. NLRC, 202 SCRA 7
Macayayong v. Ople 204 SCRA 372Alonzo v. Capulong, 244 SCRA 80CHR v. CSC, 227
SCRA 42People v. Nazario 165 SCRA 136Estate of Francisco v. CA 199 SCRA 595
Misamis Occidental Association V. DOF 238 SCARA 63Medenilla v. Civil Service
Commission 194 SCRA 278Mendiola v. CSC, 221 SCRA 295Rodriguez v. Project 6 Mark et
Service Coop., Inc et al, GR 79968Lazo v. CSC, 236 SCRA 469Stronghold Insurance v.
CA 205 SCRA 605Feeder International Line v. CA 197 SCRA 8