X.

Construction of Statute
A. In General
Cases:
• JMM Promotions & Management Inc. vs. NLRC, 228 SCRA 129
• Sajonas vs. CA, 258 SCRA 79

B. Strict and Liberal Construction

Cases:
• People vs. Manantan (supra)
• Ursua vs. CA, GR No. 112170, April 10, 2010
• Republic vs. IAC and Pastor, GR No. 69344, April 26, 1991
• Resins Inc. vs. Auditor General, GR No. L-17888, October 29, 1968
• Villavert vs. ECC, 110 SCRA 233
• Tantuico vs. Domingo, GR No. 96422, February 28, 1994
• Peña vs. House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal, 270 SCRA 340
• Philex Mining Corporation vs. CIR, 306 SCRA 126
• Planters Association of Southern Negros Inc. vs. Ponferrada, 317 SCRA 463
• Elvira Yu Oh vs. CA, June 6, 2003

C. In relation to other statutes

Cases:
• Bañares vs. Balising, March 12, 2000
• Vda. De Urbano vs. GSIS, October 19, 2001
• City of Manila vs. Teotico, GR No.L-23053, January 29, 1968

D. Mandatory and Directory Statutes

Cases:
• Director of Lands vs. CA, 276 SCRA 276
• PREPI vs. Francia Jr., 322 SCRA 587