MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY

College of Law

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

COURSE OUTLINE

Prepared By: Atty. Shidik T. Abantas

Week 1

Administrative Law (pp1-13)

o Definition
o Scope and Concerns
o Distinguished from other laws
o Principal Subdivisions
o Classification
Administrative Process (pp13-21)
o Advantages
o Criticisms
Nature and Organization of Administrative Agencies (pp22-34)
o Creation, Reorganization, Abolition
o Meaning
o Delegation of Function and Authority
o Types
Administrative Organization (pp35-58)
o Distribution of Powers
o Organization of the Office of the President
o Administrative Relationship
o Department Secretary
Powers and Functions of Administrative Agencies (pp59-74)
o Meaning, Source and Scope
o Nature
o Classifications
o Discretionary and Ministerial Powers
o Separation of functions
Investigatory Powers (pp75-89)
o Concept
 o Scope and Extent
o Power to obtain information
o Right to counsel
o Importance

Cases:
o Makati Stock Exchange, Inc. v SEC (14 SCRA 620)
o Radio Communications of the Phils v Board of Communications (80 SCRA 471)
o Matienzo v Abellera (162 SCRA 11)
o Vda. De Herrera v Bernardo (650 SCRA 87)
o Ruperto v Torres (100 Phil 1098)
o Carmelo v Ramos (6 SCRA 836)
o Evangelista v Jarencio (69 SCRA 99)
o Catura v Court of Industrial Relations (37 SCRA 303)

Week 2 and 3

Rule-Making Powers (pp90-171)

o Concept
o Advantages and Limitations
o Rules, regulations, and orders distinguished
o Kinds
o Legislative and Interpretative Rules and Regulations, distinguished
o Tests
o Internal Rules and Regulations
o Penal Rules and Regulations
o Legal Force and Effect of Administrative Rules and Regulations
o Effect and Retroactive Operation
o Amendment or Repeal
o Formal and Other Requirements

Adjudicatory Powers (pp172-192)

o Concept
o Distinguished From Judicial
o Extent of Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Powers of Admin Agencies
o Distinguished From Investigative
 o Distinguished From Legislative
o Classification

Cases:
o Victorias Milling Co. v Social Security Commission (4 SCRA 627)
o Manuel v General Auditing Office (42 SCRA 660)
o Olsen and Co v Aldanese (43 Phil 259)
o Young v Rafferty (33 Phil 276)
o Sy Man v Fabros (93 Phil 1093)
o Interprovincial Auto Bus v Collector of Internal Revenue (98 Phil 290)
o Phil Lawyers Association v Agrava (105 Phil 173)
o Philippines Inter-Island Shipping Assoc of the Phils v CA (266 SCRA 489)
o Commissioner of Internal Revenue v Fortune Tobacco Corporation (659 SCRA
289)
o Lupangco v CA (160 SCRA 848)
o Olsen and Co v Herstein and Rafferty (35 Phil 520)
o People v Maceren (79 SCRA 450)
o US v Panlilio (28 Phil 608)
o US v Tupasi Molina (29 Phil 169)
o People v Santos (63 Phil 300)
o People v Que Po Lay (94 Phil 640)
o Hilado v Collector of Internal Revenue (100 Phil 288)
o Ollada v Secretary of Finance (109 Phil 1072)
o Fortich v Corona (298 SCRA 685)
o Eastern Shipping Lines v CA (266 SCRA 489)
o Philex Mining Corp v Zaldivia (43 SCRA 479)
o Antipolo Realty Corp v NHA (153 SCRA 399)
o Guerzon v CA (164 SCRA 182)

Week 4

Separation of Powers (pp193-256)

o Doctrine of Separation of Powers
o Non-delegation of Powers
o Delegation to Administrative Agencies
o Restriction
 Cases:
o Eastern Shipping Lines v POEA (166 SCRA 533)
o Bureau of Customs Employees Association v Teves (661 SCRA 589)
o US v Ang Tang (43 Phil [1923])
o Compana General De Tabacos De Filipinas v The Board of Public Utility
Commissioners (34 Phil 136)
o People v Vera (65 Phil 56)
o Pelaez v Auditor-General (15 SCRA 569)
o Alegre v Collector of Customs (53 Phil 394)
o Edu v Ericta (35 SCRA 481)
o Echegaray v Secretary of Justice (297 SCRA 754)
o Rubi v Provincial Board of Mindoro (39 Phil 660)
o People v Rosenthal and Osmena (68 Phil 328)
o Cervantes v Auditor General (91 Phil 359)
o Mutual Film Co. v Industrial Commission of Ohio (236 US 230)
o People v Jollife (105 Phil 677)
o Phil Association of Colleges and Universities v Secretary of Education (97 Phil
806)
o Balbuena v Secretary of Education (110 Phil 150)
o International Hardwood and Veneer Co. v Pangil Federation of Labor (70 Phil
602)
o Eastern Shipping Lines v POEA (166 SCRA 533)
o Tatad v Secretary of Energy (281 SCRA 330)
o Lovina v Moreno (9 SCRA 557)
o Miller v Mardo (2 SCRA 898)

Week 5 and 6

Administrative Proceedings (pp257-361)

o Generally
o Character of Proceedings
o Jurisdiction
o Procedure to be Followed
o Rules on Adjudication under Admin Code
o Controversies among Govt Offices and Corporations
o Due Process
o Elements or Essentials of Right to Hearing
 o Investigation v Hearing
o Constitutional Requirement of Notice and Hearing
o Proceedings in Which No Hearing is Required
o Applicability of Rules Governing Judicial Proceedings
o Delegation of Authority to Hear and Receive Evidence
o Evidence
o Decisions or Orders

Cases:
o Republic v Eno Fishpond Corporation (471 SCRA 574)
o La Union Labor Union v Philippine Tobacco Fluecuring and Redrying Corp (108
Phil 145)
o Roxas v Sayoc (200 Phil 448)
o Feliciano v Director of Patents (93 Phil 115)
o Villa v Lazaro (189 SCRA 34)
o National Union of Printing Workers v Asia Printing (99 Phil 589)
o Bautista v Workmens Compensation Commission (88 SCRA 121)
o Danan v Aspillera (6 SCRA 609)
o Manila Electric Co v Medina (14 SCRA 510)
o Manila Electric Co v PSC (11 SCRA 317)
o Commissioner of Immigration v Fernandez (11 SCRA 184)
o Maceda v Energy Regulatory Board (199 SCRA 454)
o Suntay v People (101 Phil 833)
o Bisschop v Galang (8 SCRA 244)
o American Tobacco Co v Director of Patents (67 SCRA 287)
o Santos v Noble (2 SCRA 21)
o Estate of Florencio Buan v Pampanga Bus Co and La Mallorca (99 Phil 373)
o Philippine Movie Pictures Workers Association v Premier Productions (92 Phil
844)
o Halili v Floro (90 Phil 245)
o Uy v Workmens Compensation Commission (97 SCRA 255)
o Indias v Philippine Iron Mines (101 Phil 297)
o Gracilla v Court of Industrial Relations (2 SCRA 242)
o Serrano v Public Service Commission (24 SCRA 867)
o Heirs of Santiago Pastoral v Secretary of Public Works and Communications (162
SCRA 619)
o Weigall v Shuster (11 Phil 340)
o Civil Aeronautics Board v Philippine Air Lines (63 SCRA 524)
 o Yao Git v Geraldez (106 Phil 545)
o Apelega v Dizon (25 SCRA 336)
o Potente v Saulog Transit (105 Phil 525)

Week 7 and 8

Judicial Review of, or Relief Against, Administrative Actions (pp362-500)

o Judicial Review
o Rules Governing Appeals From Judgments of Quasi-Judicial Agencies
o Administrative Findings and Constructions Generally Conclusive
o Finality of Administrative Action for Purposes of Review
o Exceptions to Doctrine of Finality
o Doctrine of Primary Jurisdiction
o Doctrine of Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies
o Exceptions to the Doctrine
o Doctrine of Ripeness for Judicial Review
o Scope and Extent of Judicial Review
o Questions Open to Review
o Grounds which would Warrant Reversal of Administrative Findings
o Substantial Evidence Rule
o Test
o Hierarchy of Evidentiary Values
o When Rule Not Applicable
o Liability of Administrative Agencies and Officers
Cases:
o San Miguel Corp v Secretary of Labor (64 SCRA 57)
o Board of Medical Education v Alfonso (176 SCRA 304)
o Gordon v Veridiano II (167 SCRA 51)
o Macailing v Andrada (31 SCRA 126)
o Nation Multi-Service Labor Union v Agcaoili (64 SCRA 275)
o Philippine Air Lines v Civil Aeronautics Board (20 SCRA 727)
o Quintos, Jr v National Stud Farm (54 SCRA 210)
o Industrial Enterprises v CA (184 SCRA 426)
o Secretary of Agriculture and National Resources v Judge of the Court of First
Instance (97 Phil 125)
o Elks Club v Rovira (80 Phil 272)
o Aratuc v Commission on Elections (88 SCRA 251)
 o Collector of Internal Revenue v Eznar (202 Phil 979)
o Barangay Dasmarinas v Creative Play Corner School (640 SCRA 296)
o Blanco v The Board of Medical Examiners (46 Phil 190)
o Policarpio v Philippine Veterans Board (99 Phil 797)
o Quarto v Marcelo (658 SCRA 580)
o Chua Hiong v Deportation Board (96 Phil 665)
o Cabanero v Torres (61 Phil 522)
o Diaz v Secretary of Finance (654 SCRA 96)
o Lemi v Valencia (7 SCRA 469)
o Collector of Internal Revenue v Reyes and CA (100 Phil 822)
o PCGG v Sandiganbayan (657 SCRA 477)
o Azajar v Ardales and Bureau of Lands (97 Phil 851)
o Chang Yung Pa v Guanzon (97 Phil 913)
o Mejoff v Director of Prisons (90 Phil 70)
o Board of Immigration Commissioners v Domingo (8 SCRA 661)
o Ignacio v CA (96 SCRA 688)
o Orlina v Singson Encarnacion (59 Phil 440)
o Gonzales v Victory Labor Union (30 SCRA 47)
o Edwards v McCoy (222 Phil 598)
o Lambino v Baens del Rosario (6 SCRA 1017)
o Heacock Co v National Labor Union (103 Phil 600)
o Energy Regulatory Board v CA (357 SCRA 30)
o Office of the Court Administrator v Lopez (639 SCRA 633)
o Caspena v Salisi (52 SCRA 168)
o Borja v Moreno (11 SCRA 568)

Week 9

Review/ Midterm Exam