STATCON June 27, 2017

Federation of Farmers: Intent prevails over the plain language of the law.
Canet vs. Decena:

Liberal interpretion depart fro mthe plain language of the law

Extravagant Interpretation Way out of the line, departed from the true meaning of
the statute

Judicial Legislation not allowed to legislate when you are in the judiciary; If the
judiciary adds something to the law.

Resolution expression of sentiment by the SB. It dies a natural death.

Ordinance it has permanent character unless amended or revised.

Statcon is what guides the Supreme Court, its rule is not binding; at best it is
persuasive

Intent history, enactment, more comprehensive. In tandem with purpose and

meaning.

Purpose- reason

July 1, 2017

Limit of power to construe:

1. Judicial Legislation
2. Cannot dealt into question of wisdom of the congress in passing a law.

Coordinate independent co-equal

it presumes that congress knows what hes doing

Executive Construction of the Statute -

Saving clause the rest can stay;
Construction of a partly void statute -

Note: Congress cannot say that SC cant nullify a law in its entirety; SC has the final
say to construe the law, otherwise, it violates separation of powers.