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ADMINISTRATIVE
LAW
ELECTION LAW
LAW ON
PUBLIC OFFICERS
LOCAL
GOVERNMENT LAW
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 1
Table of Contents
Chapter I. The State .................................................3
I.
Territory .......................................................3
A.
1987 Const., Art. I ...................................3
B.
Treaty of Paris, Art. III .............................3
C.
Archipelagic Doctrine ..............................4
II.
People..........................................................4
A.
Definition .................................................4
B.
Citizenship ..............................................4
III.
Sovereignty..................................................6
A.
Kinds .......................................................6
B.
Theory of Auto-Limitation ........................6
C.
Dominium v Imperium ........................6
D.
Jurisdiction ..............................................6
E.
Suits Against the State and the Doctrine
of Sovereign Immunity......................................7
IV. Government .................................................8
A.
Definition .................................................8
B.
Functions ................................................8
C.
Doctrine of Parens Patriae ......................8
D.
De Jure and De Facto Governments.......9
Chapter II. Structure and Powers of Government
Separation of Powers ............................................10
I.
Legislative Department ..............................10
A.
Nature and Classification of Legislative
Power .............................................................10
B.
Composition, Qualifications and Term of
Office10
C.
Election .................................................11
D.
Salaries, Privileges and Disqualifications
12
E.
Internal Government of Congress .........13
F.
Electoral Tribunals ................................14
G.
Commission on Appointments ..............15
H.
Powers of Congress..............................16
II.
Judiciary.....................................................21
A.
In General .............................................21
B.
Supreme Court......................................23
C.
Judicial and Bar Council........................25
III.
Executive ...................................................25
A.
The President........................................25
B.
Vice President.......................................41
IV. Constitutional Commissions.......................42
A.
Common Provisions ..............................42
B.
Civil Service Commission......................42
C.
Commission on Elections......................43
D.
Commission on Audit ............................44
V.
Constitutionally-Mandated Bodies .............44
A.
Sandiganbayan .....................................44
B.
Ombudsman .........................................44
C.
Commission on Human Rights..............45
Chapter III. National Economy and Patrimony.....46
I.
General Principles .....................................46
A.
Goals.....................................................46
B.
Citizenship Requirements .....................46
C.
Filipino First...........................................46
II.
Natural Resources .....................................46
A.
Regalian Doctrine [Jura Regalia] ..........46
B.
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II
Table of Contents
Chapter I. Bill of Rights .................................58
I.
In General ...........................................58
II.
Bases and Purpose.............................59
A. Bases: .............................................59
III. Accountability ......................................59
Chapter II. Fundamental Powers ..................60
of the State......................................................60
I.
Police Power .......................................60
A. Definition .........................................60
II.
Eminent Domain..................................63
A. Definition .........................................63
B. Who May Exercise..........................63
C. Requisites .......................................64
III. Taxation ..............................................65
A. Definition and Scope.......................65
B. Who May Exercise.........................65
C. Limitations.......................................65
D. Double Taxation..............................66
Chapter III. Due Process................................67
I.
In General ...........................................67
II.
Substantive Due Process....................67
A. Scope..............................................68
B. Requisites .......................................68
C. Doctrines.........................................68
III. Procedural Due Process .....................69
A. Scope..............................................69
B. Kinds ...............................................69
IV. Due Process As Limitation On
Fundamental State Powers .........................70
A. Vis--vis Police Power ....................70
B. Vis--vis Eminent Domain ..............70
C. Vis--vis Power to Tax....................71
Chapter IV. Equal Protection of the Laws....72
I.
Definition and Scope of Protection......72
II.
Requisites of Valid Classification ........72
III. Examples of Valid Classification .........72
A. Aliens ..............................................72
B. Filipino Female Domestics Working
Abroad .....................................................73
C. Land-based vs. Sea-based Filipino
Overseas Workers...................................73
D. Qualification for Elective Office.......73
E. Office of the Ombudsman...............73
F.
Print vs. Broadcast Media...............73
IV. Standards of Judicial Review..............73
A. Rational Basis Test ......................73
B. Strict Scrutiny Test .......................73
C. Intensified Means Test .................73
Chapter V. Requirements for Fair Procedure
.........................................................................74
I.
II.
ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Table of Contents
Chapter I. Preliminary Considerations.......174
A. Definitions .........................................174
B. Historical Considerations ..................174
C. Modes of Creation of Administrative
Agencies ....................................................174
D. When is an agency administrative? ..174
E. Types of Administrative Agencies .....174
Chapter II. Powers of Administrative
Agencies .......................................................174
A. Quasi-Legislative (Rule-making) Powers
174
1.
Definition .......................................174
2.
Non-delegation doctrine................174
3.
Legislative Delegation...................174
B. Quasi-Judicial (Adjudicatory) Powers174
C. Determinative Powers .......................174
Chapter III. Judicial Review and Enforcement
of Agency Action..........................................174
A. Considerations ..................................174
1.
Basis .............................................174
2.
Factors to Consider in Judicial
Review: ..................................................174
3.
The doctrines of forum shopping, litis
pendentia and res judicata also apply to
administrative agencies. ........................174
4.
General Rule.................................174
5.
Exceptions ....................................174
6.
When judicial review is valid despite
finality of administrative decisions: ........174
7.
Availability
of
Judicial
Review
depends on:...........................................174
B. Four Important Doctrines in Judicial
Review .......................................................174
1.
Doctrine of Primary Jurisdiction or
Preliminary Resort .................................174
2.
Doctrine
of
Exhaustion
of
Administrative Remedies.......................174
3.
Doctrine of Qualified Political Agency
174
4.
Ripeness .......................................174
C. Extent of Judicial Review ..................174
1.
General Rule.................................174
2.
General Principles ........................174
3.
Law-fact Distinction.......................174
4.
Question of Law............................174
5.
Question of Fact ...........................174
6.
Question of Discretion ..................174
D. Modes of Judicial Review..................174
1.
Certiorari .......................................174
2.
Prohibition .....................................174
3.
Mandamus ....................................174
4.
Declaratory Relief .........................174
5.
6.
7.
8.
ELECTION LAW
Table of Contents
Chapter I. General Principles ......................198
A. Definitions .........................................198
1.
Suffrage ........................................198
2.
Scope............................................198
B. Constitutional Mandate on Congress 199
C. Election Period ..................................199
Chapter II. COMELEC...................................200
A. Composition ......................................200
B. Qualifications.....................................200
C. Powers and Functions.......................200
1.
Constitutional powers and functions
[Art. IX-C, Sec. 2]...................................200
2.
Statutory powers ...........................201
D. Rendition of Decision ........................201
1.
Composition ..................................201
2.
Time Period and Votes Required .202
3.
COMELEC decisions reviewable by
the Supreme Court ................................202
E. Measures Designed for COMELECs
Independence ............................................202
Chapter III. Voters: Qualification and
Registration ..................................................203
A. Qualifications.....................................203
B. Registration of Voters........................203
1.
Definition .......................................203
2.
System of Continuing Registration of
Voters ....................................................204
3.
Illiterate or disabled voters............204
4.
Election Registration Board ..........204
5.
Change of residence or address ..204
6.
Challenges to right to register.......204
7.
Deactivation of Registration..........205
8.
Reactivation of Registration..........205
9.
Certified List of Voters ..................205
C. Inclusion and Exclusion Proceedings205
D. Annulment of Book of Voters ............205
E. Overseas Absentee Voter .................206
1.
Definitions .....................................206
2.
Coverage ......................................206
3.
Qualifications ................................206
4.
Disqualifications ............................206
5.
Personal
Overseas
Absentee
Registration ...........................................206
6.
Inclusion and Exclusion Proceedings
206
7.
National Registry of Overseas
Absentee Voters ....................................206
Chapter IV. Pre-Election Requirements .....207
A. Certificates of Candidacy ..................207
1.
Candidate, Definition ....................207
2. Qualifications .....................................207
3.
Disqualifications............................ 207
4.
Filing and withdrawal of certificate of
candidacy .............................................. 208
5.
Effect of filing certificate of candidacy
209
6.
Substitution of Candidates............ 209
7.
Duty of COMELEC ....................... 209
8.
Petition to declare a duly registered
candidate as a nuisance candidate....... 209
9.
Petition to Deny Due Course or to
Cancel Certificate .................................. 210
10.
Effect of disqualification case... 210
B. Registration of Political Parties ......... 210
1.
Party System ................................ 210
2.
Definitions ..................................... 210
3.
Purpose ........................................ 211
4.
Procedure for Registration............ 211
5.
Who May Not be Registered ........ 211
6.
Grounds
for
refusal
and/or
cancellation of registration .................... 211
7.
Parameters in Allocation of Seats for
Party-List Representatives .................... 212
8.
Effect of Change of Affiliation... 212
9.
Nomination
of
Party-List
Representative ...................................... 212
C. Party-list and District Representatives
Distinguished ............................................. 213
Chapter
V.
Election
Campaign
and
Expenditures ................................................ 214
A. Election Campaign............................ 214
1.
Election Campaign or Partisan
Political Activity...................................... 214
2.
Campaign Period .......................... 214
3.
Lawful Election Propaganda......... 215
4.
Prohibited Acts ............................. 215
5.
Equal Access to Media Time and
Space .................................................... 215
7.
Election Surveys ........................... 216
8.
Application for Rallies, Meetings and
Other Political Activity............................ 216
B. Election Contributions and Expenditures
216
1.
Definitions ..................................... 216
2.
Prohibited Contributions ............... 217
3.
Prohibited Fund-raising Activities . 217
4.
Limitations on Expenses............... 217
5.
Statement of Contributions and
Expenses............................................... 217
6.
Requisites of a Prohibited Donation
218
Chapter VI. Election Proper ........................ 219
A. In General ......................................... 219
1.
2.
3.
4.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Voting............................................ 220
Counting of Votes ......................... 220
Canvassing ................................... 220
Acts of Government or Public Officers
220
8.
Coercion, Intimidation, Violence ... 220
9.
Other Prohibitions ......................... 220
10.
Penalties................................... 220
E. Arrests in Connection with Election
Campaign .................................................. 220
F.
Prescription ....................................... 220
G. Prohibited Acts Under R.A. 9369 ...... 220
B.
C.
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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 1
Table of Contents
Chapter I. The State .................................................3
I.
Territory .......................................................3
A.
1987 Const., Art. I ...................................3
B.
Treaty of Paris, Art. III .............................3
C.
Archipelagic Doctrine ..............................4
II.
People..........................................................4
A.
Definition .................................................4
B.
Citizenship ..............................................4
III.
Sovereignty..................................................6
A.
Kinds .......................................................6
B.
Theory of Auto-Limitation ........................6
C.
Dominium v Imperium ........................6
D.
Jurisdiction ..............................................6
E.
Suits Against the State and the Doctrine
of Sovereign Immunity......................................7
IV. Government .................................................8
A.
Definition .................................................8
B.
Functions ................................................8
C.
Doctrine of Parens Patriae ......................8
D.
De Jure and De Facto Governments.......9
Chapter II. Structure and Powers of Government
Separation of Powers ............................................10
I.
Legislative Department ..............................10
A.
Nature and Classification of Legislative
Power .............................................................10
B.
Composition, Qualifications and Term of
Office10
C.
Election .................................................11
D.
Salaries, Privileges and Disqualifications
12
E.
Internal Government of Congress .........13
F.
Electoral Tribunals ................................14
G.
Commission on Appointments ..............15
H.
Powers of Congress..............................16
II.
Judiciary.....................................................21
A.
In General .............................................21
B.
Supreme Court......................................23
C.
Judicial and Bar Council........................25
III.
Executive ...................................................25
A.
The President........................................25
B.
Vice President.......................................41
IV. Constitutional Commissions.......................42
A.
Common Provisions ..............................42
B.
Civil Service Commission......................42
C.
Commission on Elections......................43
D.
Commission on Audit ............................44
V.
Constitutionally-Mandated Bodies .............44
A.
Sandiganbayan .....................................44
B.
Ombudsman .........................................44
C.
Commission on Human Rights..............45
Chapter III. National Economy and Patrimony.....46
I.
General Principles .....................................46
A.
Goals.....................................................46
B.
Citizenship Requirements .....................46
C.
Filipino First...........................................46
II.
Natural Resources .....................................46
A.
Regalian Doctrine [Jura Regalia] ..........46
B.
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Earla Langit
Lead Writer
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Writers
POLITICAL LAW
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Subject Editor
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Editors-in-Chief
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Volunteers
LOGISTICS
Charisse Mendoza
SECRETARIAT COMMITTEE
Jill Hernandez
Head
II.
III.
IV.
I.
TERRITORY
A. 1987 CONSTITUTION, ART.
RT. I
B. TREATY OF PARIS
C. ARCHIPELAGIC DOCTRINE
DOCTRIN
PEOPLE
A. DEFINITIONS
B. CITIZENSHIP
SOVEREIGNTY
A. KINDS
B. THEORY OF AUTO-LIMITATION
LIMITATION
C. DOMINIUM V. IMPERIUM
D. JURISDICTION
E. SUITS AGAINST THE STATE
ST
AND THE
DOCTRINE OF SOVEREIGN
SOVEREIG IMMUNITY
GOVERNMENT
A. DEFINITION
B. FUNCTIONS
C. DOCTRINE OF PARENS PATRIAE
D. DE JURE AND DE FACTO GOVERNMENTS
Territory
(Asked 7 times in the Bar)
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C. Archipelagic Doctrine
Elements:
1. Internal waters waters around, between and
connecting the islands of the archipelago
2. Straight baseline method consists of drawing
straight lines connecting appropriate points on
the coast without departing to any appreciable
extent from the general direction of the coast,
in order to delineate the internal waters from the
territorial waters of an archipelago
Refer to PIL, Chap. 12, II for further discussion
on Baselines
II. People
B. Citizenship
A. Definition
The term assumes three different meanings,
depending on the context in which it is used:
(NACHURA)
1.
ii.
2.
3.
2.
Natural-born
i. citizens of the Philippines from birth without
having to perform any act to acquire or
perfect their Philippine citizenship; and
ii. those who elect Philippine citizenship in
accordance with ARTICLE IV, Section 1 (3)
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4.
ii.
requirements:
a.) be 21 years of age
b.) be a resident for 6 months
c.) have good moral character
d.) have no disqualification
Naturalization is never final and
may be revoked if one commits acts
of moral turpitude. [Republic vs Guy
(1982)]
Repatriation
Repatriation results in the recovery of
the original nationality. Therefore, if he is
a natural-born citizen before he lost his
citizenship, he will be restored to his
former status as a natural-born Filipino.
[Bengson III vs. HRET (2001)]
6.
both a mode of
reacquiring citizenship
acquiring
and
Dual Allegiance
i. aliens who are naturalized as Filipinos but
remain loyal to their country of origin (cite
source)
ii. public officers who, while serving the
government, seek citizenship in another
country (cite source)
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(b)
citizens; and/or
are in active service as commissioned or noncommissioned officers in the armed forces of the
country which they are naturalized citizens.
III. Sovereignty
(Asked 4 times in the Bar)
A. Kinds
1.
2.
3.
4.
B. Theory of Auto-Limitation
C. Dominium v Imperium
[Lee Hong Hok v. David, (1972)]
Dominium
Regalian doctrine
Imperium
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D. Jurisdiction
1.
KINDS:
i. Territorial jurisdiction
ii.
Personal jurisdiction
1.
2.
3.
ii.
Implied consent
Special Agent
one who receives a definite and fixed
order or commission, foreign to the
exercise of the duties of his office if he is
a special official. [Merritt v. Govt of the
Philippine Islands, (1916)]
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b.
c.
IV. Government
(Asked two times in the Bar)
A. Definition
Sec. 2(1) Administrative Code. Government of the
Republic of the Philippines is defined as:
the corporate governmental entity through which the
functions of government are exercised throughout the
Philippines, including
B. Functions
1.
2.
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De jure government
i. has rightful title
ii. no power or control, either because this has
been withdrawn from it, or because it has not
yet actually entered into the exercise thereof.
[In re Letter of Associate Justice Puno,
(1992)]
2.
De facto government
i. government of fact, that is, it actually
exercises power or control without legal title.
[Co Kim Cham v. Valdes, (1945)]
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II.
III.
IV.
V.
of
LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
A. NATURE
AND
CLASSIFICATION
OF
LEGISLATIVE POWER
B. COMPOSITION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TERM
OF OFFICE
C. ELECTION
D. SALARIES,
PRIVILEGES
AND
DISQUALIFICATIONS
E. INTERNAL GOVERNMENT OF CONGRESS
F. ELECTORAL TRIBUNALS
G. COMMISSION ON APPOINTMENTS
H. POWERS OF CONGRESS
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
A. IN GENERAL
B. SUPREME COURT
C. JUDICIAL AND BAR COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
A. PRESIDENT
B. VICE-PRESIDENT
CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS
A. COMMON PROVISIONS
B. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
C. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS
D. COMMISSION ON AUDIT
CONSTITUTIONALLY-MANDATED BODIES
A. SANDIGANBAYAN
B. OMBUDSMAN
C. COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
I.
Legislative Department
(Asked 23 times in the Bar)
Nature:
2.
Composition
Qualifications
Term
of
Office
Term Limits
1.
Senate
(Art. VI secs. 2-4)
24 senators elected at large
Natural-born citizen
At least 35 years old on the day of the
election
A registered voter
on the 30
election
Qualifications:
1. Natural-born citizen
2. At least 35 years old on the day of the
election
3. Able to read and write
4. A registered voter
5. Resident of the Philippines for at least 2
years immediately preceding the day of the
election
3 years
3 consecutive terms.
Senate
House of Representatives
(Art. VI secs. 5-8)
Natural-born citizens
th
2.
House of Representatives
(Art. VI Secs. 5-8)
i.
District Representatives
elected
from
legislative
districts
apportioned among the provinces, cities,
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ii.
Party-List Representatives
20%
of
the
total
number
of
representatives
3.
C. Election
1.
Regular Elections
2.
Special Election
Qualifications of Representatives:
1. Natural-born citizens
2. At least 25 years old on the day of
the election
3. Able to read and write
4. Registered voter in the district he
seeks to represent
5. A resident of the said district for at
least 1 year immediately preceding
the day of the election.
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Disqualifications
Salaries
Official
President
Vice-President, President of
the Senate, Speaker of the
House of Representatives,
and Chief Justice of the
Supreme Court
Senators, Members of the
House of Representatives,
Associate Justices of the
Supreme
Court,
and
Chairmen
of
the
Constitutional Commissions
Members
of
the
Constitutional Commissions
2.
3.
Annual Salary
Php 300,000
Php 240,000
Php 204,000
Php 180,000
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5.
Duty to Disclose
3. Rules of Proceedings
4. Discipline of Members
1. Election of officers
Officers:
1. Senate President
2. Speaker of the House
3. Such officers as deemed by each house to be
necessary
Election of Officers:
respective members
2. Quorum
a.
RATIONALE
OF
ENROLLED
BILL
THEORY- An enrolled Act in the custody of
the Secretary of State, and having the official
attestations of the Speaker of the House of
Representatives, of the President of the
Senate, and of the President of the United
States, carries, on its face, a solemn
assurance by the legislative and executive
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b.
d.
e.
Congressional Record
6. Sessions
a.
Regular Sessions
th
b.
Special Sessions
c.
Adjournments
d.
Joint Sessions
Voting separately
F.
Electoral Tribunals
1.
Composition
c.
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2.
4.
Powers
5.
Nature of Function
3.
G. Commission on Appointments
(Sec, Art VII)
1.
Composition:
a.
b.
c.
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Meetings
b.
c.
H. Powers of Congress
1.
General
(Sec Art VI)
a.
b.
impeach;
2.
COMELEC members);
3.
Jurisdiction
a.
2.
Specific Powers
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
3.
Inherent Powers
a.
b.
c.
d.
4.
Constituent power
Legislative Inquiries
Appropriation
Taxation
Concurrence in treaties and international
agreements
War powers and delegations powers
Police Power
Limitations:
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a.
b.
5.
Express limitations:
o Sec 24-26, 28-30, Art VI
Implied Limitations
o No power to pass irrepealable law
o Non-encroachment on powers of
other departments
o Non-delegability of powers
Constituent Powers
Power to propose amendments to the
Constitution
b.
c.
Appropriation
General Limitations:
o Appropriations must be for a PUBLIC
PURPOSE.
o Cannot appropriate public funds or
property, directly or indirectly, in favor of
1. Any sect, church, denomination, or
sectarian institution or system of
religion or
2. Any priest, preacher, minister, or
other religious teacher or dignitary
as such.
EXCEPT if the priest, etc is assigned to:
1. the Armed Forces;
2. any penal institution;
3. government orphanage;
4. leprosarium
o Government is not prohibited from
Specific Limitations
o For General Appropriations Bills
1. Congress may not increase the
appropriations recommended by
the President for the operation of
the Government as specified in the
budget.
2. Form, content and manner of
preparation of the budget shall be
prescribed by law.
3. No provision or enactment shall be
embraced
in
the
general
appropriations bill unless it relates
specifically to some particular
appropriation therein.
4. Procedure
in
approving
appropriations
FOR
THE
CONGRESS shall strictly follow the
procedure
for
approving
appropriations
for
other
departments and agencies.
5. No law shall be passed authorizing
any transfer of appropriations.
However, the following may, BY
LAW, be authorized to AUGMENT
any
item
in
the
general
appropriations
law
for
their
respective offices from savings in
other items of their respective
appropriations:
i. President
ii. Senate President
iii. Speaker of the House
iv. Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court
v. Heads of the Constitutional
Commissions
Guidelines
for
disbursement
of
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS appropriated
FOR PARTICULAR OFFICIALS:
i. For public purposes
ii. To be supported by appropriate
vouchers
iii. Subject to such guidelines as may be
prescribed by law
If Congress fails to pass the general
appropriations bill by the end of any
fiscal year:
i. The general appropriations bill for the
previous year is deemed reenacted
ii. It shall remain in force and effect until
the general appropriations bill is passed
by Congress.
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d.
e.
f.
Progressivity.
1. The rate increases as the tax base
increases
2. Tax burden is based on the
taxpayers capacity to pay
3. Suited to the social conditions of
the people
4. Reflects aim of the Convention that
legislature following social justice
command should use taxation as
an instrument for more equitable
distribution of wealth
Constitutional Tax Exemptions:
1. Religious, charitable, educational
institutions and their properties
2. All revenues and assets of NONSTOCK
NON-PROFIT
EDUCATIONAL institutions are
exempt from taxes and duties
PROVIDED that such revenues and
assets are actually, directly and
exclusively used for educational
purposes (sec. 4 (3) Art XIV).
3. Grants, endowments, donations or
contributions
used
actually,
directly and exclusively for
educational purposes shall be
exempt from tax, subject to
conditions prescribed by law (sec. 4
(4) Art XIV).
Special Funds
1. Money collected on a tax levied for
a special purpose shall be treated
as a special fund and paid out for
such purpose only.
2. Once the special purpose is fulfilled
or abandoned, any balance shall be
transferred to the general funds of
the Government
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6.
Delegation of Powers
a.
b.
i.
Third reading:
Only the title is read, no
amendments are allowed. Vote shall be taken
immediately thereafter and the yeas and nays
entered in the journal.
Sent to the other chamber: once the bill passes
the third reading, it is sent to the other chamber
where it will also go under three readings
7.
Legislative Process
A.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
ii.
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Item veto
o The President may veto particular items in an
appropriation, revenue or tariff bill.
o This veto will not affect items to which he does
not object.
Veto of a Rider
o A rider is a provision which does not relate to a
particular appropriation stated in the bill.
o Since it is an invalid provision under Section
25(2), the President may veto it as an item.
DOCTRINE
OF
INAPPROPRIATE
PROVISIONS- A provision that is constitutionally
inappropriate for an appropriation bill may be
singled out for veto even if it is not an
appropriation or revenue item. [Gonzales vs
Macaraig, (1990)]
Effectivity of Laws
Article 2 (CC)
Laws shall take effect after fifteen days following the
completion of their publication in the Official Gazette, unless
it is otherwise provided. This code shall take effect one year
after such publication.
8.
a.
b.
c.
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II. Judiciary
This precludes the courts from entertaining the
following:
i. Request for an advisory opinion [Guingona
vs. CA, (1998)]
ii. Cases that are or have become moot and
academic, unless --
capable of repetition yet evading review
[Alunan III v. Mirasol, (1997); Sanlakas
v. Executive Secretary, (2004)]; or
A. In General
JUDICIAL POWER
Supreme Court
Lower courts
Duty to settle actual
controversies
involving
rights
which are legally
demandable
and
enforceable, and to
determine whether
or not there has
been a grave abuse
of
discretion
amounting to lack or
excess of jurisdiction
on the part of any
branch
or
instrumentality of the
Government
[Art.
VIII, Sec. 1, Par. 2]
Jurisdiction power
to decide and hear a
case and execute a
decision thereof
JUDICIAL REVIEW
Supreme Court
Lower courts
Power of the courts
to test the validity
of executive and
legislative acts in
light
of
their
conformity with the
Constitution
[Angara v. Electoral
Commission
(1936)]
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
Requisites for
exercise
1. Appropriate
case: actual
case or
controversy
2. Standing:
personal and
substantial
interest
3. Question raised
at the earliest
opportunity
4. Lis mota of the
case
Checking
Legitimating
Symbolic
[NACHURA]
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Severino
v.
GovernorGeneral, (1910): Mandamus
and injunction could not lie
to enforce or restrain a duty
which
is
discretionary
(calling a special local
election).
Montenegro v. Castaeda,
(1952): Authority to decide
whether the exigency has
arisen
requiring
the
suspension of the privilege
of the writ of habeas corpus
belongs to the President.
Manalang v. Quitoriano,
(1954):
Presidents
appointing power is not to
be interfered with by the
Court.
Javellana
v.
Executive
Secretary,
(1973):
The
people may be deemed to
have cast their favorable
votes in the belief that in
doing so they did the part
required of them by Article
JUSTICIABLE
CONTROVERSY
Avelino v. Cuenco, (1949):
election of Senate President
was done without the
required quorum
POLITICAL QUESTION
b.
Orthodox view
An unconstitutional act is not a law; it confers no
rights; it imposes no duties; it affords no
protection; it creates no office; it is inoperative, as
if it had not been passed at all.
Modern view
Pelaez v. Auditor General, (1965)
Certain legal effects of the statute prior to its
declaration of unconstitutionality may be
recognized. [NACHURA]
Age
Experience
Tenure
Characteristics
Javellana
v.
Executive
Secretary, (1973): WON the
1973 Constitution had been
ratified in accordance with
the 1935 Constitution is
justiciable.
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Citizenship
Taada v. Cuenco, (1957):
The
selection
of
the
members of the Senate
Electoral Tribunal is subject
to constitutional limitations.
Cunanan v. Tan, Jr., (1962):
The
Commission
on
Appointments
is
a
constitutional creation and
does not derive its power
from Congress.
Gonzales
v.
Comelec,
(1967);
Tolentino
v.
Comelec,
(1971):
abandoned Mabanag v.
Lopez-Vito
Lansang v. Garcia, (1971):
Suspension of the privilege
of the writ of habeas corpus
is not a political question.
JUSTICIABLE
CONTROVERSY
Naturalborn
Filipino
At least 40
years old
RTC
JUDGE
MTC/
MCTC
JUDGE
Filipino
At least At least
35 years 30 years
old
old
Has been engaged for
at least 5 years in the
practice of law* in the
Philippines or has held
public office in the
Philippines
requiring
admission
to
the
practice of law as an
indispensable requisite
15 years or
more as a
judge or a
lower court
or
has
been
engaged in
the practice
of law in
the Phils.
for
the
same
period
Hold office during good behavior until
they reach the age of 70 or
become incapacitated to discharge
their duties
Person of proven competence,
integrity, probity and independence
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I
4. Grounds
Removal
from
Office
Impeachment of Members of the SC
on
a.
b.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
B. Supreme Court
1.
Composition
i.
ii.
2.
Powers: Jurisdiction
i.
Original
a. Cases affecting ambassadors, other public
ministers and consuls [Art. VIII, Sec. 5(1)];
b. Petitions
for
certiorari,
prohibition,
mandamus, quo warranto, and habeas
corpus [Art. VIII, Sec. 5(1)];
c. Sole judge of all contests relating to the
election, returns, and qualifications of the
President or Vice-President, and may
promulgate its rules for the purpose [Art. VII,
Sec. 4, par. 7];
d. Sufficiency of the factual basis of the
proclamation of martial law or the
suspension of the privilege of the writ of
habeas corpus or the extension thereof [Art.
VII, Sec. 18, par. 3].
ii.
Appellate
Art. VIII, Sec. 5. The Supreme Court shall have the
following powers:
xxx
(2) Review, revise, reverse, modify, or affirm on appeal
or certiorari, as the law or the Rules of Court may
provide, final judgments and orders of lower courts in:
(a) All cases in which the constitutionality or validity of
3.
Other Powers
i.
Rule-making
Art. VIII, Sec. 5. The Supreme Court shall have the
following powers:
xxx
(5) Promulgate rules concerning the protection and
enforcement of constitutional rights, pleading, practice,
and procedure in all courts, the admission to the
practice of law, the integrated bar, and legal assistance
to the under-privileged.
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Limitations:
a. Shall provide a simplified and inexpensive
procedure for speedy disposition of cases
b. Uniform for all courts in the same grade
c. Shall not diminish, increase or modify
substantive rights
ii.
ii.
Administrative
a. Assign temporarily judges of lower courts to
other stations as public interest may require;
shall not exceed 6 months without the
consent of the judge concerned
b. Order a change of venue or place of trial to
avoid a miscarriage of justice;
c. Appoint all officials and employees of the
Judiciary in accordance with the Civil Service
Law;
d. Supervision over all courts and the
personnel thereof;
e. Discipline judges of lower courts, or order
their dismissal by a vote of a majority of the
Members who actually took part in the
deliberations on the issues in the case and
voted [en banc].
4.
i.
En banc
a. decided with the concurrence of a majority
of the Members who actually took part in
the deliberations and voted.
b. Instances when the SC sits en banc: (C-DDMM-PO)
Those involving the constitutionality,
application, or operation of: (TOILPIPOO)
Treaty
Orders
International
or
executive
agreement
Law
Presidential decrees
Instructions
Proclamations
Ordinances
Other regulations
Exercise of the power to discipline
judges of lower courts, or order their
dismissal [Art. VIII, Sec. 11]
Cases or matters heard by a division
where the required number of votes to
decide or resolve (the majority of those
who took part in the deliberations on the
issues in the case and voted thereon
and in no case less than 3 members) is
not met [Art. VIII, Sec. 4(3)]
Modifying or reversing a doctrine or
principle of law laid down by the court in
a decision rendered en banc or in
division [Art. VIII, Sec. 4(3)]
Actions instituted by citizen to test the
validity of a proclamation of martial law
or suspension of the privilege of the writ
[Art. VII, Sec. 18]
In divisions
Requirement and Procedures:
5.
Requirements as to Decisions
(applicable also to lower collegiate courts)
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
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iii.
2.
Function
i.
ii.
3.
Procedure
i.
no confirmation needed
ii. Lower courts
III. Executive
(Asked 34 times in the Bar)
A. The President
6.
SUPREME
COURT
24
months
from date of
submission
LOWER
COLLEGIATE
COURTS
12 months, unless
reduced by SC
LOWER COURTS
1.
i.
a registered voter
ii.
Canvassing of votes:
o Congress shall promulgate rules for
canvassing of the certificates.
o Board of canvassers duly certifies
returns of every election for President
and VP and transmits them to
Congress, directed to the Senate
President.
3 months, unless
reduced by SC
Composition
i.
Ex Officio Members
Secretary of Justice
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B.
Re-election
A.
President
o Not eligible for any re-election.
o No person who has "succeeded" as
President and has served as such for
more than 4 years, shall be qualified for
any election to the same office (the
Presidency) at any time. (par. 1 Sec. 4,
Art VII)
2.
o
o
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3.
Prohibited acts:
i. Hold any other office or employment during
their tenure, unless otherwise provided in the
Constitution
ii. Directly or indirectly practice any other
profession
iii. Directly or indirectly participate in any
business
iv. Be financially interested in any contract with,
or in any franchise, or special privilege
granted by the Government or any
subdivision, agency or instrumentality
thereof,
including
GOCCs
or
their
subsidiaries.
v. Appoint Presidents spouse and relatives by
consanguinity or affinity within the 4th civil
degree as Members of the Constitutional
Commissions, or the Office of the
Ombudsman,
or
as
Secretaries,
Undersecretaries, chairmen or heads of
bureaus or offices, including GOCCs and
their subsidiaries.
President
(1) The President can assume a Cabinet
post, (because the departments are
mere extensions of his personality,
according to the Doctrine of Qualified
Political Agency, so no objection can
be validly raised based on Sec. 13, Art
VII
(2) The President is the Chairman of NEDA.
(Sec. 9, Art XII)
b.
Vice-President
xxx The Vice-President may be appointed as
member of the Cabinet. Such appointment
requires no confirmation (Sec 3, Art VII)
c.
Cabinet
(1) The Secretary of Justice shall be an exofficio member of the Judicial and Bar
Council. ( Sec. 8[1], Art VIII)
(2) Unless otherwise allowed by law or by
the primary functions of his position,
appointive officials shall not hold any
other office or employment in the
Government or any subdivision, agency
or instrumentality thereof, including
government- owned or controlled
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4. Succession
Vacancy in the Presidency
Two sets of rules in succession:
1. vacancy took place before the beginning of the
term on June 30
2. vacancy during the pendency of the terms that
commences on June 30
i.
Effect
VP shall act as President
until the President-elect shall
have qualified, or shall have
been "chosen and qualified,
as the case may be. (pars. 2
& 3, sec 7, Par VII).
Causes
President's
1. death
2. permanent disability,
3. removal from office
(impeached), or
4. resignation*
Both the President's and
VP's
1. death
2. permanent disability
3. removal from office
(impeached)
4. resignation
Acting President
1. dies
2. becomes permanently
disabled
3. resigns
Effect
VP shall become President
for the unexpired portion of
the term. (par. 1)
Causes
President has not yet
qualified (e.g. he had
an operation and so he
could not take his oath
of office on June 30)
2. President has not yet
been "chosen" and
qualified (e.g. there is a
tie and Congress has
not yet broken the tie)
President-elect
1. dies, or
2. becomes permanently
disabled
Both President and VP
1. have not been "chosen"
or
2. have not qualified, or
3. die, or
4. become
permanently
disabled
1.
ii.
c)
d)
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e)
f)
b.
4.
Special election in Sec. 10, Art VII.
1.
2.
Voluntary
Declaration
Inability
President
Contested
Inability of
President
of
by
the
3.
Actions Required
Effect
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6.
7.
5. Removal
i.
The President
the Vice-President
the
Members
of
the
Constitutional
Commissions
Ombudsman
Reasons for Impeachment
treason
bribery
ii.
1.
2.
Verified Complaint
a. A verified complaint for impeachment may be
filed by any Member of the House of
Representatives or by any citizen upon
resolution of endorsement by any Member
thereof
b. Verified Complaint shall be included in the
Order of Business within ten session days,
and referred to the proper Committee within
three session days thereafter.
c. The Committee, after hearing, and by a
majority vote of all its Members, shall submit
its report to the House within sixty session
days from such referral, together with the
corresponding resolution.
d. The resolution shall be calendared for
consideration by the House within ten
session days from receipt thereof.
The
basic
issue
here
was
the
constitutionality of the filing of the second
impeachment complaint against then Chief
Justice Davide. The following are the pertinent
constitutional provisions:
3.
4.
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6.
o
o
o
o
o
o
Executive power
Control of executive departments
General supervision of local governments
Power of appointment
Executive clemencies
Commander in chief powers
Military powers
Martial law
Emergency powers
Contracting and guaranteeing foreign loans
Powers over foreign affairs
Power over legislation
Immunity from suit
o
o
o
o
o
Control
- Power of an officer to
alter, modify, nullify
or set aside what a
subordinate officer had
done
and
to
substitute
the
judgment of the former
for that of the latter.
2.
3.
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4.
Officers
lower
in
rank
whose
appointments Congress may by law vest
in the President alone.
2.
provides in an unconstitutional
manner for such appointments
the officers are considered as among
those whose appointments are not
otherwise provided for by law.
o
2.
3.
4.
2.
3.
4.
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(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
b.
c.
recess
(ad-interim)
Regular
and
appointments
Exception:
Temporary appointments, to executive
positions, when continued vacancies will
(1) prejudice
public
service
(e.g
Postmaster); or
(2) endanger public safety (e.g. Chief of
Staff).
2)
Ad interim appointment a
permanent appointment made by
the Pres in the meantime that
Congress is in recess.
It is
permanent as it takes effect
immediately and can no longer be
withdrawn by the President once
the appointee has qualified into
office. The fact that it is subject to
the confirmation of the Commission
on Appointments does not alter its
permanent character. Hence, said
appointment is effective until (1)
disapproved by the CA or (2) the
next adjournment of Congress
[Matibag vs Benipayo (2002)]
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recalling
or
setting
aside
said
appointment. The Consti is clear there
must either be a rejection by the
Commission on Appointments or nonaction on its part for the confirmation to
be recalled.
Temporary Designations
Admin Code of 1987, Book III Sec. 17
The President may designate an officer
already in the govt. service or any other
competent person to perform the functions of
any office in the executive branch,
appointment to which is vested in him by law,
when:
(a) The officer regularly appointed to the
office is unable to perform his duties by
reason of illness, absence or any other
cause; or
(b) There exists a vacancy;
In no case shall a temporary designation
exceed one (1) year.
2.
7. Executive Clemencies
o
Commutations
Reduction of sentence. (BLACK)
It is a remission of a part of the
punishment; a substitution of a less
penalty for the one originally imposed.
[People vs. Vera, supra]
c.
Pardons, and
Permanent cancellation of sentence.
d.
(BLACK)
It is an act of grace proceeding from the
power entrusted with the execution of
the laws, which exempts the individual
on whom it is bestowed, from the
punishment the law inflicts for the crime
he has committed. It is a remission of
guilt, a forgiveness of the offense.
[People v Vera, supra]
Plenary or partial
o Plenary - extinguishes all the
penalties
imposed
upon
the
offender,
including
accessory
disabilities
o Partial does not extinguish all
penalties imposed
Absolute or conditional
o Conditional - the offender has the
right to reject the same since he
may feel that the condition imposed
is more onerous than the penalty
sought to be remitted.
o Absolute pardon - pardonee has no
option at all and must accept it
whether he likes it or not. In this
sense, an absolute pardon is similar
to commutation, w/c is also not
subject to acceptance by the
offender.
Except:
(a) In cases of impeachment, and
(b) As otherwise provided in this Constitution
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Application
of
Pardoning
Administrative Cases
Powers
8. Powers as Commander-in-Chief
o
Powers as Commander-in-Chief:
a. He may call out such armed forces to
prevent or suppress lawless violence,
invasion or rebellion.
b. He may suspend the privilege of the writ of
habeas corpus, or
c. He may proclaim martial law over the entire
Philippines or any part thereof.
a.
to
Notes:
"Pardon granted after conviction frees the
individual from all the penalties and legal
disabilities and restores him to all his civil rights.
But unless expressly grounded on the
person's innocence (w/c is rare), it cannot bring
back lost reputation for honesty, integrity and fair
dealing.
This must be constantly kept in mind lest we
lose track of the true character and purpose of
the privilege. xxx"
o
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3)
Requisites:
1) There must be an invasion or rebellion, and
2) Public safety requires the proclamation of
martial law all over the Philippines or any
part thereof.
o
Requisites:
1) There must be an invasion or rebellion, and
2) The public safety requires the suspension.
2)
c.
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b.
c.
d.
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10. Contracting
and
Guaranteeing
Foreign
Loans
o
Executive Agreements
entered into by the President
need no concurrence.
International agreements involving political
issues or changes in national policy and
those involving international agreements of
permanent character usually take the form of
TREATIES.
But
the
international
agreements involving adjustments in detail
carrying out well-established national policies
and traditions and those involving a more or
less temporary character usually take the
form of EXECUTIVE AGREEMENTS. [
Commissioner of Customs vs. Eastern Sea
Trading (1961)]
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due
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it may impose,
tariff rates
B. Vice President
Article VII, Section 3. There shall be a Vice
President who shall have the same qualifications and
term of office and be elected with, and in the same
manner, as the President. He may be removed from
office in the same manner as the President.
The Vice President may be appointed as a Member of
the Cabinet. Such appointment requires no
confirmation.
1.
a.
Qualifications
* same as President (Sec. 3, Art VII)
b.
c.
Oath
* same as President (except for the statement of
position)
2.
* same as President
except: the Vice-President, xxx [shall receive annual
salary of] P240,000 (Sec 17, Art XVIII)
3.
* same as President
4.
Prohibitions
Succession
5.
Removal
Impeachment Process
* same as President (Art. XI, Sec. 3)
6.
Functions
a.
Right of succession
Membership in Cabinet
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1.
Disqualifications; Inhibitions
iv.
2.
3.
Compensation
4.
5.
6.
Rule-Making Power
7.
Procedure
i.
ii.
CSC
Chairman and
Commissioners
(Comm)
COMELEC
Chairman and
6 Comm
Natural-born citizens
At least 35 years of age
Proven capacity for Holders of a
public
college
administration, and degree,
and
must not have been must not have
candidates for any been
elective position in candidates for
the
lections any
elective
immediately
position in the
preceding
their immediately
appointment
preceding
elections
Majority,
including the
Chairman,
shall
be
Members
of
the Philippine
Bar who have
been engaged
in the practice
of law for at
least 10 years
COA
Chairman and 2
Comm
8.
At no time shall
all Members of
the Commission
belong to the
same profession.
Certified public
accountants
with not less than
10 years auditing
experience, or
Members of the
Philippine Bar
who have been
engaged in the
practice of law for
at least 10 years,
and must not
have
been
candidates
for
any
elective
position in the
elections
immediately
preceding
their
appointment
1.
Art. IX-B, Sec. 2(1). The civil service embraces all branches,
subdivisions, instrumentalities, and agencies of the
Government, including government-owned or controlled
corporations with original charters.
2.
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
Merit-based system
No holding of other positions
Standardization of salary
No partisan political activity
Security of tenure Temporary employees of
the Government shall be given such protection as
may be provided by law.
Right to self-organization (v. Right to strike)
vi.
of
Government
Art. XIII, Sec. 3. [The State] shall guarantee the rights of all
workers
to
self-organization,peaceful
concerted
activities, including the right to strike in accordance with
law.
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5.
Salary
i.
ii.
3.
Disqualifications
i.
ii.
iii.
4.
iii.
C. Commission on Elections
(Asked 9 times in the Bar)
1.
i.
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x.
2.
Jurisdiction
i.
ii.
V. Constitutionally-Mandated Bodies
A. Sandiganbayan
(Asked 1 time in the Bar)
Art. XI, Sec. 4. The present anti-graft court known as the
Sandigan-bayan shall continue to function and exercise its
jurisdiction as now or hereafter may be provided by law.
three Justices
D. Commission on Audit
(Asked 1 time in the Bar)
1.
i.
ii.
B. Ombudsman
(Asked 5 times in the Bar)
1.
Qualification
2.
Appointment
3.
Term
Exclusive Authority
o Define the scope of its audit and
examination;
o Establish techniques and methods required ;
o Promulgate accounting and auditing rules
and regulations.
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4.
Removal
By impeachment for:
treason
bribery
5.
Benefits
6.
Powers/Duties
MAIN PURPOSE: protectors of the people
Shall act promptly on complaints against
public officials/govt employees AND notify
complainants of action taken and the result
Investigate on its own or any complaint when
appears to be:
Illegal
Unjust
Improper
Inefficient
Direct, on its own or upon complaint, any
public official/govt employee to:
removal
suspension
demotion
fine
censure
prosecution
Ensure compliance of the recommendation
Subject to limitations of law, direct the officer
concerned to furnish copies of related
documents/contracts entered by his office
involving use of public funds:
Inefficiency
Red tape
Mismanagement
Fraud
Govt corruption
7.
Disqualification
Cannot
be
granted
any
financial
accommodation for business purposes,
directly or indirectly, within tenure.
2.
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III.
IV.
V.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
A. GOALS
B. CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS
C. FILIPINO FIRST
NATURAL RESOURCES
A. REGALIAN DOCTRINE
B. EXPLORATION, DEVELOPMENT, UTILIZATION
C. STEWARDSHIP CONCEPT
PRIVATE LANDS
MONOPOLIES
CENTRAL MONETARY AUTHORITY
I.
General Principles
II.
100% Filipino
Small-scale
utilization
of
natural resources
(as
may
be
provided by law)
[Art. XII, Sec. 2,
par. 3]
A. Goals
1.
2.
3.
100% Filipino
Marine
Wealth
[Art. XII, Sec. 2,
par. 2]
Agricultural lands
[Art. XII, Sec. 3]
o Lease: < 500
ha.
o Purchase,
homestead
or grant: < 12
ha.
o Private
corpora-tions
may
lease
not
more
than
1,000
ha. for 25
years,
renewable for
another
25
years.
Practice
of
professions [Art.
XII, Sec. 14]
60-40
Natural Resources
[Art. XII, Sec. 2,
par. 1]
(Co-production,
Joint
venture,
Production sharing
agreemenents)
Agreements shall
not
exceed
a
period of 25 years
renewable
for
another 25 years.
Educational
Institutions
[Art.
XIV, Sec. 4(2)]
70-30
C. Filipino First
Art. XII, Sec. 10. In the grant of rights, privileges, and
concessions covering the national economy and patrimony,
the State shall give preference to qualified Filipinos.
The State shall regulate and exercise authority over foreign
investments within its national jurisdiction and in accordance
with its national goals and priorities.
B. Citizenship Requirements
60-40
Operation
of
public utility [Art.
XII, Sec. 11]
o Cannot be for
longer period
than 50 years
o Executive
and
managing
officers must
be Filipino
70-30
Advertising
Industry
[Art.
XVI, Sec. 11]
Art. XII, Sec. 12. The State shall promote the preferential
use of Filipino labor, domestic materials and locally produced
goods, and adopt measures that help make them
competitive.
of
as
may
can
[Art.
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Size
Activities
of
Only
the
President
(in
behalf of the
State), and only
with
corporations
Only large-scale
exploration,
development and
utilization
Natural
Resources
Covered
Minerals,
petroleum
and
other mineral oils
Scope of the
Agreements
Involving either
financial
or
technical
assistance
SERVICE
CONTRACT
(1973 Const.)
A Filipino citizen,
corporation
or
association with a
foreign person or
entity
Contractor provides
all
necessary
services
and
technology and the
requisite
financing,
performs
the
exploration
work
obligations,
and
assumes
all
exploration risks
Virtually the entire
range
of
the
countrys
natural
resources
Contractor provides
financial or technical
resources,
undertakes
the
exploitation
or
production of a
given resource, or
directly
manages
the
productive
enterprise,
operations of the
exploration
and
exploitation of the
resources or the
disposition
of
SERVICE
CONTRACT
(1973 Const.)
marketing
resources
or
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B. Exceptions
i.
ii.
Hereditary succession
(Art. XII, sec. 7)
A natural-born citizen of the Philippines who has
lost his Philippine citizenship may be a transferee
of private lands, subject to limitations provided by
law.
(Art. XII, sec. 8)
IV. Monopolies
Art. XIII, Sec. 19. The State shall regulate or prohibit
monopolies when the public interest so requires. No
combinations in restraint of trade or unfair competition shall
be allowed.
C. Stewardship Concept
Art. XII, Sec. 6. The use of property bears a social function,
and all economic agents shall contribute to the common
good.
Individuals and private groups, including corporations,
cooperatives, and similar collective organizations, shall have
the right to own, establish, and operate economic
enterprises, subject to the duty of the State to promote
distributive justice and to intervene when the common good
so demands.
Art. XIII, Sec. 6. The State shall apply the principles of
agrarian reform or stewardship, whenever applicable in
accordance with law,
in the disposition or utilization of other natural resources,
including lands of the public domain under lease or
concession suitable to agriculture,
subject to prior rights, homestead rights of small settlers, and
the rights of indigenous communities to their ancestral lands.
2.
3.
Natural-born Filipino;
Known probity, integrity and patriotism;
Majority shall come from the private sector
and
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PARTY-LIST SYSTEM
QUESTION HOUR V. INQUIRIES IN AID OF
LEGISLATION
III. EXECUTIVE PRIVILEGE
IV. PEOPLES INITIATIVE
V. RIGHT OF REPLY BILL
VI. THE (ERSTWHILE) PROVINCE OF SHARIFF
KABUNSUAN
VII. MOA ON ANCESTRAL DOMAIN (MOA-AD)
I.
Party-List System
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
Proportion of votes
relative to total votes
for party list
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No. of votes of
concerned party
--------------No. of votes of
the first party
No. of additional
seats allocated
to first party
1.
2.
3.
4.
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1.818%
5.
B.
Congressional Investigation
Limitations
i. Must be in aid of legislative functions
ii. Must be conducted in accordance with duly
published rules of procedure
iii. Persons appearing therein are afforded their
constitutional rights
100%
(Total # of votes cast for party-list)
100 party-list seats
C.
Legislative Supervision
1%
Scrutiny
1.
2.
3.
4.
Art. VI, Sec. 22. The heads of departments may, upon their
own initiative, with the consent of the President, or upon the
request of either House, as the rules of each House shall
provide, appear before and be heard by such House on any
matter pertaining to their departments. Written questions
shall be submitted to the President of the Senate or the
Speaker of the House of Representatives at least three days
before their scheduled appearance. Interpellations shall not
be limited to written questions, but may cover matters related
thereto. When the security of the State or the public interest
so requires and the President so states in writing, the
appearance shall be conducted in executive session
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1.
2.
exempts
the
executive
from
disclosure
requirements applicable to the ordinary citizen or
organization
Scope
Who are
covered
Basis
Elements
Presidential Communications
Communications, documents or other materials that reflect
presidential decision-making and deliberations and that the
President believes should remain confidential
o applies to documents in their entirety, and covers final and postdecisional materials as well as pre-deliberative ones
President
operational proximity test: meant to encompass only those
functions that form the core of presidential authority, involving
what the court characterized as quintessential and nondelegable
Rooted in the constitutional principle of separation of power and
the Presidents unique constitutional role
1. The protected communication must relate to a quintessential
and non-delegable presidential power.
2. The communication must be authored or solicited and received
by a close advisor of the President or the President himself.
The judicial test is that an advisor must be in operational
proximity with the President.
3. The presidential communications privilege remains a qualified
privilege that may be overcome by a showing of adequate
need, such that the information sought likely contains important
evidence and by the unavailability of the information elsewhere
by an appropriate investigating authority.
Deliberative Process
Advisory opinions, recommendations
and deliberations comprising part of a
process
by
which
governmental
decisions and policies are formulated.
Executive officials
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V. Right of Reply
Highlights of House Bill No. 3306
A.
1.
2.
B.
1.
2.
C.
Not later than 1 day after the reply shall have been
delivered to the editorial office of the publication
concerned or to the station that carried the broadcast
being replied to.
D.
Length of Reply
Other Provisions
1.
2.
3.
4.
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Province
of
Shariff
2.
Facts:
o The ARMM's legislature, the ARMM Regional
Assembly, exercising its power to create
provinces under Section 19, Article VI of RA
9054, enacted Muslim Mindanao Autonomy Act
No. 201 (MMA Act 201) creating the Province of
Shariff Kabunsuan.
o The province was composed of the eight
municipalities in the first district of Maguindanao
and the City of the Cotabato. However, Cotabato
City, though part of the first legislative district of
Maguindanao, voted against its inclusion in the
ARMM in the plebiscite held in November 1989.
Held:
1. There is no provision in the Constitution that
conflicts with the delegation to regional legislative
bodies of the power to create municipalities
and barangays, provided the provisions of
Section 10, Article X of the Constitution is
followed.
Facts:
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Also:
1. The Presidential Adviser on Peace Process,
General Esperon, committed grave abuse of
discretion when he failed to carry out the
pertinent consultation process as required by EO
3, RA 7160 (LGC) and RA 8371 (IPRA).
2.
3.
4.
Respondents
act
of
guaranteeing
the
amendments is, by itself, already a constitutional
violation.
Nachuras Dissent:
In light of supervening events, there is no more actual
case or controversy to be resolved. There can be no
violation of the Constitution because the MOA-AD
was not consummated. On the substantive aspect,
Nachura believed that the constitutionality of the
MOA-AD should be viewed from the perspective of
executive power.
As Chief Executive and
Commander-in-Chief, there is an implied power given
to the President as protector of peace. Implied from
the calling out power of the President which does not
require existence of actual invasion or rebellion, the
President may exercise not only emergency powers,
but day-to-day problems of maintaining peace and
order and ensuring domestic tranquility. The mandate
of the GRP Peace Panel emanated from Executive
Order No. 3 which was issued pursuant to the power
of the President to maintain peace and order.
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TABLE of CONTENTS
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II
Table of Contents
I.
II.
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Paula Deveraturda
Lead Writer
Tina Amador
Dan Avila
Richard Beltran
Daniel Convocar
Michael Manotoc
Sam Nuez
Che Santos
Alyanna Orbeta
Writers
POLITICAL LAW
Jennifer Go
Subject Editor
ACADEMICS COMMITTEE
Kristine Bongcaron
Michelle Dy
Patrich Leccio
Editors-in-Chief
LECTURES COMMITTEE
Michelle Arias
Camille Maranan
Angela Sandalo
Heads
Katz Manzano Mary Rose Beley
Sam Nuez Krizel Malabanan
Arianne Cerezo Marcrese Banaag
Volunteers
LOGISTICS
Charisse Mendoza
SECRETARIAT COMMITTEE
Jill Hernandez
Head
Loraine Mendoza Faye Celso
Mary Mendoza Joie Bajo
Members
I.
In General
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III. Accountability
A. Bases:
1. Importance accorded to the dignity and
worth of the individual.
2. Protection against arbitrary actions of
government and other members of
society
B. Purpose:
1. To preserve democratic ideals
2. To safeguard fundamental rights
3. To promote the happiness of
individual
an
Philippine
Blooming
Mills
Employees
Organization vs. Philippine Blooming Mills Co.,
Inc. (1973):
The Bill of Rights is designed to preserve the
ideals of liberty, equality and security
"against the assaults of opportunism, the
expediency of the passing hour, the erosion of
small encroachments, and the scorn and
derision of those who have no patience with
general principles." (Justice Cardoso, Nature of
Judicial Process, 90-93; Tanada and Fernando,
Constitution of the Philippines, 1952 ed., 71.)
In the pithy language of Mr. Justice Robert
Jackson, the purpose of the Bill of Rights is
to withdraw "certain subjects from the
vicissitudes of political controversy, to place
them beyond the reach of majorities and
officials, and to establish them as legal
principles to be applied by the courts. One's
rights to life, liberty and property, to free speech,
or free press, freedom of worship and assembly,
and other fundamental rights may not be
submitted to a vote; they depend on the
outcome of no elections." (West Virginia State
Board of Education vs. Barnette, 319 U.S. 624,
638)
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I.
POLICE POWER
A. DEFINITION
B. SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
C. WHO MAY EXERCISE
D. TESTS FOR VALIDITY OF EXERCISE
E. ILLUSTRATION ON THE EXERCISE
II. EMINENT DOMAIN
A. DEFINITION
B. WHO MAY EXERCISE
C. REQUISITES
III. TAXATION
A. DEFINITION AND SCOPE
B. WHO MAY EXERCISE
C. LIMITATIONS
D. DOUBLE TAXATION
A. Definition
Specific Coverage
I.
Police Power
Public Health
Public Morals
Public Safety
Public Welfare
2. Limitations
US vs. Toribio (1910):
The legislative determination as to what is a
proper exercise of its police powers is not final
or conclusive, but is subject to the supervision of
the court. (Mr. Justice Brown in his opinion in
the case of Lawton vs. Steele [152 U.S., 133,
136]
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2. Public Safety
Agustin vs. Edu, (1979):
Agustin questions President Marcos Letter of
Instruction No. 229 compelling owners of
motor vehicles to install specific early
warning devices to reduce road accidents.
Agustin already installed warning devices in his
car but they were not the same ones specified in
the LOI. He argued that the said LOI violated the
police power of the state for being oppressive,
arbitrary and unconscionable.
Police power, public safety: The Court
identified police power as a dynamic agency,
suitably vague and far from precisely
defined, rooted in the conception that men in
organizing the state and imposing upon its
government
limitations
to
safeguard
constitutional rights did not intend to enable an
individual citizen or a group of citizens to
obstruct unreasonably the enactment of
such salutary measures calculated to
communal peace, safety, good order, and
welfare. According to the Court, a heavy burden
lies in the hands of the petitioner who questions
the states police power if was clearly intended
to promote public safety.
3. Public Morals
Ermita-Malate Motel and Motel Operators
Assn. vs. City Mayor of Manila (1967):
Ermita Malate Hotel and Motel Operations
Assoc. assails the constitutionality of Ordinance
No. 4760.
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A. Definition
It is the right of the government to take private
property with just compensation.
Visayan Refining Co. vs. Camus, G.R. No. L15870 (December 3, 1919):
The power of eminent domain does not depend
for its existence on a specific grant in the
constitution. It is inherent in sovereignty and
exists in a sovereign state without any
recognition of it in the constitution. The
provisions found in most of the state
constitutions relating to the taking of property for
the public use do not by implication grant the
power to the government of the state, but limit a
power which would otherwise be without
limit. (citations omitted)
Executive
Legislative
Visayan Refining Co. vs. Camus, G.R. No. L15870 (December 3, 1919):
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Extent of
Power
Question
of
Necessity
AS
EXERCISED
BY
CONGRESS
Pervasive and
allencompassing
Political
question
By Delegation:
City of Manila vs. Chinese Community of Manila,
G.R. No. L-14355 (October 31, 1919)
Re:
private
property
AS EXERCISED
BY DELEGATES
Can only be as
broad as the
enabling law and
the conferring
authorities want it
to be
Justiciable
question. RTC
has to determine
whether there is
a genuine
necessity for its
exercise, as well
as what the
propertys value
is
Delegate cannot
expropriate
private property
already devoted
to public use
C. Requisites
Generally
a. Taking of Private Property
b. for Public Use,
c. with Just Compensation, and
d. Due Process.
Specifically
(LGUs, Sec. 19, Local Government Code):
a. Ordinance by a local legislature council
is enacted authorizing local chief
executive to exercise eminent domain,
b. For public use, purpose or welfare or for
the benefit of the poor and of the
landless,
c. Payment of just compensation,
d. Valid and definite offer has been
previously made to owner of the
property sought to be expropriated but
such
offer
was
not
accepted
(Municipality of Paraaque vs. VM
Realty, 1998)
Heirs of Ardona vs. Reyes, G.R. Nos. L-60549,
60553 to 60555 (October 26, 1983):
The particular mention in the Constitution of
agrarian reform and the transfer of utilities and
other private enterprises to public ownership
merely underscores the magnitude of the
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III. Taxation
A. Definition and Scope
It is the enforced proportional contributions from
persons and property, levied by the State by
virtue of its sovereignty, for the support of the
government and for all public needs.
It is as broad as the purpose for which it is
given.
Purpose:
To raise revenue
Tool for regulation
Protection/power to keep alive
legislature (primarily)
local legislative bodies (Sec. 5 Art. 10,
1987 Consti)
C. Limitations
General Limitations
Specific Limitations
Uniformity of taxation:
a. General Rule: simply geographical
uniformity, meaning it operates with the
same force and effect in every place
where the subject of it is found
b. Exception: rule does not prohibit
classification for purposes of taxation,
provided the ff requisites are met:
i. standards used are substantial and
not arbitrary
ii. categorization is germane to
achieve the legislative purpose
iii. the law applies, all things being
equal to both present and future
conditions
iv. applies equally to members of the
same class
c. Rules:
i. Equal protection clause: taxes
should be uniform (persons or
things belonging to the same class
shall be taxed at the same rate) and
equitable
(taxes
should
be
apportioned among the people
according to their capacity to pay)
ii. Progressive system of taxation:
The rate increases as the tax base
increases, with basis as social
justice
Taxation as an instrument for a
more equitable distribution of
wealth
iii. Delegated
tax
legislation:
Congress may delegate law-making
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D. Double Taxation
Occurs when additional taxes are laid on the
same subject by the same taxing jurisdiction
during the same taxing period for the same
purpose
COMPARATIVE TABLE
Compensation
POLICE POWER
EMINENT DOMAIN
TAXATION
None
(The altruistic feeling
that one has contributed
to the public good
[NACHURA])
Just compensation
(Full and fair equivalent of
the property taken)
required.
To destroy noxious
property or to restrain
the noxious use of
property
Liberty and Property
None
(The protection given
and public improvements
instituted by the State
because of these taxes
[NACHURA])
Use taxing power as an
implement for the
attainment of a
legitimate police
objectiveto regulate a
business or trade
Earn revenue for the
government
Use of Property
Objective
What it Regulates
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I.
In General
A. Minimum Requirements
Due process of law guarantees:
notice and
opportunity to be heard
to persons who would be affected by the
order or act contemplated.
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IN GENERAL
A. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
B. NOTED
EXCEPTIONS
TO
DUE
PROCESS
II. SUBSTANTIVE DUE PROCESS
A. SCOPE
B. REQUISITES
C. DOCTRINES
III. PROCEDURAL DUE PROCESS
A. SCOPE
B. KINDS
IV. DUE PROCESS AS LIMITATION ON
FUNDAMENTAL STATE POWERS
A. VIS-A-VIS POLICE POWER
B. VIS-A-VIS EMINENT DOMAIN
C. VIS-A-VIS POWER TO TAX
A. Scope
Substantive due process is an aspect of due
process which serves as a restriction on the lawmaking and rule-making power of the
government.
The law itself, not merely the procedures by
which the law would be enforced, should be fair,
reasonable, and just.
B. Requisites
(US vs. Toribio, 1910)
C. Doctrines
1. Overbreadth Doctrine: A governmental
purpose may not be achieved by means
which sweep unnecessarily broadly and
thereby invade the area of protected
freedoms. David vs. Arroyo (2006)
a. Claims of facial overbreadth are
entertained in cases involving statutes
which by their terms seek to regulate
only spoken words. Such claims have
been curtailed when invoked against
ordinary criminal laws that are sought to
be applied to protected conduct.
b. A facial challenge using the overbreadth
doctrine will require the Court to
examine PP 1017 and pinpoint its
flaws and defects, not on the basis of
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A. Scope
B. Kinds
a) Accused is heard by
competent jurisdiction;
court
of
given
an
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2. Public Use
Definition
The idea that "public use" means "use by the
public" has been discarded. At present,
whatever may be beneficially employed for
the general welfare satisfies the requirement of
public use. (Heirs of Juancho Ardona vs. Reyes,
123 SCRA 220)
That only a few benefit from the expropriation
does not diminish its public-use character,
inasmuch as pubic use now includes the broader
notion of indirect public benefit or advantage
(Filstream International vs. CA, 284 SCRA 716)
3. Just Compensation
Definition
Province of Tayabas vs. Perez (1938): It is the
just and complete equivalent of the loss which
the owner of the thing expropriated has to suffer
by reason of the expropriation.
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Definition
A physical dispossession of the owner of his
actual property, or its use.
It may include trespass without actual
eviction of owner, such as the material
impairment of value of property, or
preventions of ordinary uses for which the
property was intended.
DEFINITION
AND
SCOPE
OF
PROTECTION
II. REQUISITES OF VALID CLASSIFICATION
III. EXAMPLES OF VALID CLASSIFICATION
A. ALIEN
B. FILIPINO
FEMALE
DOMESTICS
WORKING ABROAD
C. LAND-BASED
VS.
SEA-BASED
FILIPINO OVERSEAS WORKERS
D. QUALIFICATION
FOR
ELECTIVE
OFFICE
E. OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN
F. PRINT VS. BROADCAST MEDIA
IV. THREE STANDARDS OF JUDICIAL
REVIEW
A. RATIONAL BASIS TEST
B. STRICT SCRUTINY TEST
C. INTENSIFIED MEANS TEST
I.
Definition
City of Manila vs. Laguio (2005) citing Ichong vs.
Hernandez (1957):
Scope
Natural and juridical Persons (the equal
protection clause extends to artificial
persons but only insofar as their property is
concerned.)
A corporation as an artificial person is
protected under the Bill of Rights against
denial of due process, and it enjoys the
equal protection of the law. (Smith, Bell &
Co., vs. Natividad, 1919)
A corporation is also protected against
unreasonable searches and seizures. (See
Stonehill vs. Diokno, 1967)
It can only be proceeded against by due
process of law, and is protected against
A. Aliens
General rule:
The general rule is that a legislative act may
not validly classify the citizens of the State on
the basis of their origin, race or parentage.
Exceptions:
1. In times of great and imminent danger, such
as a threatened invasion or war, such a
classification is permitted by the Constitution
when
the
facts
so
warrant
(e.g.
discriminatory legislation against Japanese
citizens during WWII).
2. The political rights of aliens do not enjoy the
same protection as that of citizens.
3. Statutes may validly limit to citizens
exclusively the enjoyment of rights or
privileges connected with the public
domain, the public works, or the natural
resources of the State.
4. The rights and interests of the state in these
things are not simply political but also
proprietary in nature; and so the citizens
may lawfully be given preference over
'aliens in their use or enjoyment.
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Chapter V.
Procedure
Requirements
for
Fair
seized.
Nature
Personal
I.
I.
Scope
Natural Persons
It protects all persons including aliens (Qua
Chee Gan vs. Deportation Board, 1963).
Artificial Persons
Artificial persons are protected to a limited
extent. (Bache & Co. Inc vs. Ruiz, 1971) The
opening of their account books is not protected,
by virtue of police and taxing powers of the
State.
II. ARREST
A. Requisites for Issuance of a Valid
Arrest Warrant
Beltran vs. Makasiar (1988):
What the Constitution underscores is the
exclusive and personal responsibility of the
issuing judge to satisfy himself of the
existence of probable cause.
In satisfying himself of the existence of
probable cause for the issuance of a warrant
of arrest, the judge is not required to
personally examine the complainant and his
witnesses.
Following established doctrine and procedure,
he shall:
1) Personally evaluate the report and the
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ii.
As to warrant of arrest:
i. On the basis of their personal knowledge
of the facts they are testifying to.
ii. The arrest warrant must describe
particularly the person to be seized.
o By stating the name of the person to
be arrested.
o If not known, then a John Doe
warrant may be issued, with some
descriptio persona that will enable
the officer to identify the accused.
Pangandaman vs. Casar (1988):
JOHN DOE WARRANT: Warrants issued
against 50 John Does, none of whom the
witnesses could identify, were considered
as general warrants and thus void.
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Requisites:
i.
ii.
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2. Determination
of
probable
personally by the judge.
PLACE TO BE SEARCHED:
The search warrant issued to search
petitioners compound for unlicensed firearms
was held invalid for failing to describe the place
with particularity, considering that the
compound was made up of 200 bldgs, 15
plants, 84 staff houses, 1 airstrip etc spread out
over 155 hectares. (PICOP vs. Asuncion,
1999).
cause
DESCRIPTION OF PLACE:
The description of the property to be seized
need not be technically accurate nor precise.
Its nature will vary according to whether the
identity of the property is a matter of concern.
The description is required to be specific only in
so far as the circumstances will allow. (Kho vs.
Judge Makalintal, 1999)
DESCRIPTION OF PERSONS SEARCHED:
SW valid despite the mistake in the name
of the persons to be searched. The authorities
conducted surveillance and test-buy ops before
obtaining
the
SW
and
subsequently
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implementing
it.
They
had
personal
knowledge of the identity of the persons
and the place to be searched, although they
did not specifically know the names of the
accused. (People vs. Tiu Won Chua, 2003)
GENERAL WARRANT: One that (1) does not
describe with particularity the things subject of
the search and seizure; and (2) where probable
cause has not been properly established. It is a
void warrant. (Nolasco vs. Pao, 1985)
EXCEPTION TO GENERAL WARRANTS:
General descriptions will not invalidate the
entire warrant if other items have been
particularly described. (Uy vs. BIR, 2000)
Conduct of the Search (Sec. 7, Rule 126, ROC)
In the presence of a lawful occupant
thereof or any member of his family, OR
If occupant or members of the family are
absent: In the presence of 2 witnesses of
o sufficient age
o discretion
o residing in the same locality
Force may be used in entering a dwelling
if justified by Rule 126 ROC.
People vs. Gesmundo:
Failure to comply with Sec. 7 Rule 126
invalidates the search.
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6. Customs Search
Searches of vessel and aircraft for violation of
immigration and smuggling laws. (Papa vs.
Mago, 1968)
7. Visual Search at Checkpoints
(Valmonte vs. de Villa)
8. Conduct of areal target zoning and
saturation drive in the exercise of the
military powers of the President (Guanzon
vs. de Villa, 1990)
9. Exigent and Emergency Circumstances
(People vs. de Gracia 1994)
Example: 1989 Coup detat
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When the
custody
person
is
already
in
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c. Right to Counsel
RA 7438, Rights of Persons under Custodial
Investigation; Section 2. Rights of Persons
Arrested, Detained or Under Custodial
Investigation; Duties of Public Officers.
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2. Rule on Waiver
V. Protocol
After
Investigation
Conduct
Of
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VIII.
Right to Bail
Definition
(Rule 114, Sec. 1, ROC)
Bail is the security given for the release of a
person in custody of the law, furnished by him or
a bondsman, conditioned upon his appearance
before any court as may be required.
Matter of Discretion
In case the evidence of guilt is
strong.
In such a case, according to
People vs. San Diego, (1966),
the court's discretion to grant
bail must be exercised in the
light of a summary of the
evidence presented by the
prosecution.
Thus, the order granting or
refusing bail must contain a
summary of the evidence for
the prosecution followed by the
conclusion on whether or not
the evidence of guilt is strong
(Note: it is not the existence
of guilt itself which is
concluded but the strength
of the probability that guilt
exists).
Also
discretionary
in
extradition
proceedings,
because extradition courts do
not render judgments of
conviction or acquittal so it
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2. When Available:
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A. Presumption of Innocence
IMPARTIAL TRIAL
A civilian cannot be tried by a military court
so long as the civil courts are open and
operating, even during Martial Law.
Acevedo vs. Sarmiento (1970):
Dismissal based on the denial of the right to
speedy trial amounts to an acquittal.
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E. Right of Confrontation
G. Trial in Absentia
Borja vs. Mendoza (1977):
WHEN CAN TRIAL IN ABSENTIA BE DONE:
Accused failed to appear for trial despite
postponement and notice to his bondsmen. The
Court then allowed prosecution to present
evidence despite the fact that accused had not
been arraigned. Petitioner was found guilty. The
issue is WON the court has jurisdiction. The
Court held that because accused was not
arraigned, he was not informed of the nature
and cause of accusation against him, Therefore,
the
Court
has
no
jurisdiction.
The
indispensable requisite for trial in absentia is
that it should come after arraignment.
Gimenez vs. Nazareno (1988)
After arraignment, during which accused
pleaded not guilty, case was set for hearing but
the accused escaped. He was tried in absentia.
Lower court held the proceedings against him in
abeyance to give him the opportunity to cross
examine witnesses against him and present his
evidence.
The Court held that abeyance of proceedings
was invalid. Such right to cross examine and
present evidence on his behalf is waived by
failure to appear during the trial of which he
had notice.
When Presence of the Accused is a DUTY
1) Arraignment and Plea
2) During Trial, for identification
3) Promulgation of Sentence
(Exception: Light offense -> can be via
counsel)
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2. Examples
a. Handwriting in connection with a prosecution
for falsification is NOT allowed, for this
involves the use of the mental processes
(Beltran vs. Samson, 53 Phil 570; Bermudez
vs. Castillo, 1937).
b. Re-enactment of the crime by the accused is
NOT allowed, for this also involves the
mental process.
c.
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6. Termination of Jeopardy
a.
b.
c.
d.
a. By acquittal
b. By final conviction
c. By dismissal without express consent of
accused
d. By dismissal on the merits
Same offense
Attempt of the same offense
Frustration of the same offense
Offense necessarily included in the 1st
offense (All the elements of the 2nd
constitute some of the elements of the 1st
offense)
e. Offense that necessarily includes the 1st
offense (All the elements of the 1st
constitute some of the elements of the 2nd
offense)
3. Exceptions
a. The graver offense developed due to
"supervening facts" arising from the same
act or omission constituting the former
charged.
b. The facts constituting the graver charge
became known or were discovered only
after the filing of the former complaint or
information.
c.
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2. When Subsequent Prosecution is Barred
B. Involuntary Servitude
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I. HABEAS CORPUS
II. WRIT OF AMPARO
III. HABEAS DATA
I.
Habeas Corpus
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of
WRIT OF AMPARO
Remedy
Available to any person
Whose right to life, liberty, and
security
has been violated or is
threatened with violation
By an unlawful act or omission
of a public official or employee,
or of a private individual or
entity.
HABEAS DATA
Remedy
Available to any person
Whose right to life, liberty, and
security
has been violated or is threatened
with violation
By an unlawful act or omission
of a public official or employee, or
of a private individual or entity
Engaged
in
the
gathering,
collecting or storing of data or
information regarding the person,
family, home and correspondence
of the aggrieved party.
The Rule on the Writ of Habeas Data
(A.M. No. 08-1-16-SC), which was
approved by the Supreme Court on
22 January 2008. That Rule shall not
diminish,
increase
or
modify
substantive rights.
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QUERY
WRIT OF AMPARO
Any member of the immediate
family, namely: the spouse,
children and parents of the
aggrieved party;
Any ascendant, descendant or
collateral relative of the
aggrieved party within the
fourth
civil
degree
of
consanguinity or affinity, in
default of those mentioned in the
preceding paragraph; or
Any
concerned
citizen,
organization, association or
institution, if there is no known
member of the immediate family
or relative of the aggrieved
party.
The petition may be filed on any
day and at any time with:
HABEAS DATA
disappearances, the petition may
be filed by
o Any member of the immediate
family of the aggrieved party,
namely: the spouse, children
and parents; or
o Any ascendant, descendant
or collateral relative of the
aggrieved party within the
fourth civil degree of
consanguinity or affinity, in
default of those mentioned in
the preceding paragraph.
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QUERY
WRIT OF AMPARO
petition and act upon it immediately.
HABEAS DATA
The petition of the indigent shall be
docketed
and
acted
upon
immediately, without prejudice to
subsequent submission of proof of
indigency not later than 15 days from
the filing of the petition.
What is the
required burden of
proof?
Can
the
respondent
invoke
the
legal
presumption (Rules of
Court, Rule 131, Sec.
3[m]) that official duty has
been
regularly
performed?
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I.
letters
messages
telephone calls
telegrams, and the like (BERNAS)
treason
espionage
provoking war and disloyalty in case of war
piracy, and mutiny in the high seas,
rebellion, conspiracy and proposal to commit
rebellion, inciting to rebellion
6. sedition, conspiracy to commit sedition,
inciting to sedition
7. kidnapping as defined by the RPC
8. violations of Commonwealth Act No. 616,
punishing espionage and other offenses
against national security
Requirements for valid issuance of written
order:
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Section 4.
2. A showing of:
i. reasonable grounds to believe that
any of the crimes enumerated
hereinabove has been committed or
is being committed or is about to be
committed: Provided, however, That in
cases involving the offenses of rebellion,
conspiracy and proposal to commit
rebellion, inciting to rebellion, sedition,
conspiracy to commit sedition, and
inciting to sedition, such authority shall
be granted only upon prior proof that a
rebellion or acts of sedition, as the case
may be, have actually been or are being
committed;
ii. reasonable grounds to believe that
evidence will be obtained essential to
the conviction of any person for, or to
the solution of, or to the prevention of,
any such crimes; and
iii. no other means readily available for
obtaining such evidence.
Inadmissibility:
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I.
Basis, Components,
Limitations
Scope
Components
Speech, expression, and press include:
a) Written or spoken words (recorded or not)
b) Symbolic speech (e.g. wearing armbands as
symbol of protest)
c) Movies (BERNAS)
and
Basis
Sec. 4, Art. 3. No law shall be passed abridging
the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the
press, or the right of the people peaceably to
assemble and petition the government for
redress of grievances.
General rules:
1.
2.
Examples
Restraint:
1.
of
Unconstitutional
Prior
COMELEC
prohibition
against
radio
commentators or newspaper columnists
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3.
4.
5.
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Exceptions:
1.
American Communications
Douds, (339 US 282):
2.
103
Assoc.
vs.
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B. Applications of Various
Specific Instances
I.
Tests
in
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IV. Freedom of
Expression
Administration Of Justice
and
the
V. Freedom of Information
Valmonte vs. Belmonte
Facts:
Media
practitioners
requested
information from the GM of GSIS regarding
clean loans granted to certain members of the
defunct Batasang Pambansa on the guaranty of
Imelda Marcos shortly before the Feb 1986
elections. Request was refused on the ground of
confidentiality.
Held: The right to information is not absolute. It
is limited to matters of public concern and is
subject to such limitations as may be provided
by law. That the GSIS was exercising a
proprietary function would not justify its
exclusion of the transactions from the coverage
of the right to info. But although citizens have
such right and, pursuant thereto, are entitled to
access to official records, the Constitution does
not accord them the right to compel custodians
of official records to prepare lists, summaries
and the like in their desire to get info on matters
of public concern.
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Conclusion
For this reason, the so-called calibrated
pre-emptive response policy has no
place in our legal firmament and must be
struck down as a darkness that shrouds
freedom. It merely confuses our people and
is used by some police agents to justify
abuses. On the other hand, B.P. No. 880
cannot be condemned as unconstitutional; it
does not curtail or unduly restrict freedoms;
it merely regulates the use of public places
as to the time, place and manner of
assemblies.
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Permit Application
There is need to address the situation
adverted to by petitioners where mayors do
not act on applications for a permit and
when the police demand a permit and the
rallyists could not produce one, the rally is
immediately dispersed.
3. Movie Censorship
Gonzales vs. Kalaw Katigbak (1985):
Facts: Gonzales was the producer of the movie
Kapit sa Patalim w/c the Board of Review for
Motion Pictures and Televisions classified as fit
For Adults Only.
4. Broadcast Media
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3.
I.
NON-ESTABLISHMENT CLAUSE
A. CONCEPT
B. BASIS
C. ACTS NOT PERMITTED BY THE
ESTABLISHMENT CLAUSE
D. ACTS
PERMITTED
BY
THE
ESTABLISHMENT CLAUSE
E. TEST
II. FREE EXERCISE CLAUSE
A. DUAL ASPECT
B. LAWS JUSTIFIED UNDER THE FREE
EXERCISE CLAUSE
III. TESTS
A. CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER
TEST
B. COMPELLING
STATE
INTEREST
TEST
C. CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTOR TEST
Art. III, Sec. 5. No law shall be made respecting
an establishment of religion; or prohibiting the
free exercise thereof. The free exercise and
enjoyment of religious profession and worship,
without discrimination or preference, shall
forever be allowed. No religious test shall be
required for the exercise of civil or political
rights.
I.
5.
6.
Non-establishment Clause
A. Concept
The clause prohibits excessive government
entanglement with, endorsement or disapproval
of religion (Victoriano v. Elizalde Rope Workers
Union 1974, Lynch v. Donnelly, 465 US 668
(1984) O'Connor, J., concurring); Allegheny
County v. Greater Pittsburg ACLU 1989).
B. Basis
Rooted in the separation of Church and State
(Sec. 2(5), Art. 9-C; Sec. 5(2), Sec. 29(2) Art. 6,
1987 Consti).
C. Acts
NOT
permitted
establishment Clause
by
Non-
1.
2.
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E. Test
Lemon vs. Kurtzman, (403 U.S. 602): Lemon
Test
1. Statute must have a secular legislative
purpose.
2. Primary effect must be one that neither
advances nor inhibits religion.
3. Must not foster excessive entanglement
between government and religion.
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III. Tests
A. Clear and Present Danger Test
Ebralinag vs. Div. Superintendent:
The existence of a grave and present danger, of
a character both grave and imminent, of a
serious evil to public safety, public morals, public
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I. LIBERTY OF ABODE
II. RIGHT TO TRAVEL
III. RIGHT TO RETURN TO ONES COUNTRY
I.
Liberty of Abode
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Situation contemplated:
Bail is granted
because evidence of guilt is not strong
Court may, upon application of the prosecution,
limit the right to travel of the accused to within
the municipality or city where he resides or
where the case is pending, in the interest of
national security and public safety;
May also be placed under house arrest by
order of the court at his or her usual place of
residence; while under house arrest, he/she
may not use telephones, cellphones, emails,
computers, the internet or other means of
communication with people outside the
residence until otherwise ordered by the court.
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* Acknowledgment: Thank you to Prof.
Theodore Te for allowing us to substantially lift
the materials from his report on the HSA.
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(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
(i)
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violence,
property.
or
deliberate
destruction
of
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
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ON TIMBER LICENSE
AND THE NON-IMPAIRMENT CLAUSE
Alvarez substituted by Gozun (DENR) vs.
PICOP (03 December 2009): A timber license is
not a contract within the purview of the nonimpairment clause is edifying.
Needless to say, all licenses may thus be
revoked or rescinded by executive action. It is
not a contract, property or a property right
protected by the due process clause of the
Constitution because timber license is an
instrument by which the State regulates the
utilization and disposition of forest resources to
the end that public welfare is promoted. A timber
license is not a contract within the purview of the
due process clause; it is only a license or a
privilege, which can be validly withdrawn
whenever dictated by public interest or public
welfare as in this case.
A license is merely a permit or privilege to do
what otherwise would be unlawful, and is not a
contract between the authority, federal, state, or
municipal, granting it and the person to whom it
is granted; neither is it a property or a property
right, nor does it create a vested right; nor is it
taxation. The granting of license does not create
irrevocable rights, neither is it property or
property rights.
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TABLE of CONTENTS
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TABLE of CONTENTS
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PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW
POLITICAL LAW
Jennifer Go
Subject Head
ACADEMICS COMMITTEE
Kristine Bongcaron
Michelle Dy
Patrich Jerome Leccio
Committee Heads
LECTURES COMMITTEE
Micha Arias
Cams Maranan
Anj Sandalo
Committee Heads
Katz Manzano Mary Rose Beley
Sam Nuez Krizel Malabanan
Arianne Cerezo Marcrese Banaag
Volunteers
LOGISTICS
Cha Mendoza
SECRETARIAT COMMITTEE
Jill Hernandez
Head
Loraine Mendoza Faye Celso
Mary Mendoza Joie Bajo
Members
Chapter I. Preliminaries
I. PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW
II. CONTRA-DISTINCTIONS
III. RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN
PIL
MUNICIPAL LAW
A. MONIST VIEW
B. DUALIST VIEW
C. MONIST-NATURALIST VIEW
D. COORDINATIONIST VIEW
IV. THE PHILIPPINE DOCTRINE
A. DOCTRINE OF INCORPORATION
B. DOCTRINE OF TRANSFORMATION
I.
AND
II. Contra-Distinctions
Municipal Law deals with the conduct or status
of individuals, corporations, and other private
entities within states. PIL may be distinguished
therefrom in that it prescribes rules and
processes that govern the relations of states
with each other, and the rights of other entities
insofar as they implicate the community of states
(note: whom it governs). (vs. PIL, Asked 1 time
in the Bar))
Private International Law is that part of the
laws of each State (conflict of laws rules) which
determines whether in dealing with a factual
situation involving a foreign element, the law or
judgment of some other State will be recognized
or applied in the forum (SALONGA). Unlike PIL
which is international in character and origin,
private international law is national or municipal
in character (note: character of norms being
applied). It even involves the recognition and
enforcement of a foreign judgment from another
jurisdiction.
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Chapter I. PRELIMINARIES
PIL
and
A. Monist View
International and municipal legal systems are
fundamentally part of one legal order. This view
considers international law to be superior,
with municipal law being a mere subset of
international law.
Thus, international norms are applicable within
municipal systemseven without some positive
act of the State.
B. Dualist View
International law and municipal law are separate
systems.
Only those problems affecting international
relations are within the scope of international
law.
Thus, before an international norm can have an
effect within a municipal legal system, that norm
must be transformed, or adopted into the
municipal system through a positive act by a
State
organ.
(Exception:
Customary
International Law and General Principles of
International Law)
C. Monist-Naturalist View
PIL is superior to municipal law, and that both
systems are but a part of a higher system of
natural law.
D. Coordinationist View
International law and municipal law operate in
different spheres, but municipal law is
(generally) obliged to be in conformity with
international law.
B. Doctrine of Transformation
The rule is different with respect to treaties.
They have to be transformed in order to be part
of Philippine law.
A treaty is transformed when a treaty is ratified
after it has been concurred in by the Senate
(Art.VII, Sec.21, Constitution). After ratification,
a treaty shall be deemed as if legislated by
our Legislature.
Note: Executive Agreements shall be effective in
the Philippines after they are ratified by the Chief
Executive, without need for Senate concurrence
or ratification (BERNAS).
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III. Relationship
between
Municipal Law
Chapter I. PRELIMINARIES
OF
1. Requisite Elements
i.
ii.
I.
A. States
States remain the most important actors in
international law.
A state is defined as a group of people, more or
less numerous, permanently living in a definite
territory, under an independent government
organized for political ends and capable of
People
The term people refers to an aggregate of
individuals of both sexes who live together
as a community despite racial or cultural
differences. Although no minimum number is
provided, they should be permanent, and
sufficient to maintain and perpetuate
themselves.
Territory
A state must exercise control over a certain
area. It need not be exactly defined by
metes and bounds, so long as there exists a
reasonable certainty of identifying it. No
minimum land area is required.
iii. Government
Government is the physical manifestation of
a state. Government must be organized,
exercising control over and capable of
maintaining law and order within its territory.
Note: Under the Rules on Succession of
States,
even
changes
of
entire
governments do not affect the identity
and personality of the state. Once
statehood is established, neither invasion
nor disorder alone can remove its character
as a state (BROWLIE).
a. Effective Government
Although an effective government is the
best evidence of the existence of a
State, an effective government is not
always strictly necessary (BROWLIE).
The requirement of effective government
is not strictly applied when the State,
already long-existing, happens to
undergo a period of civil strife or internal
chaos due to natural disaster or
invasion.
Thus, with the collapse of their
governments, Afghanistan and Somalia
were deemed failed states, but they
remained states.
Further, some states were deemed
states even before their governments
were "very well organized" (ex. Poland,
Burundi, and Rwanda).
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I.
2. Recognition
Constitutive
View
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B. Individuals
While States are have traditionally been deemed
to be subject of international law, individuals
have likewise become in some degree subjects
of that law. (This will be discussed further in the
Chapter on Human Rights)
for
International
I.
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Effects of Recognition:
1. Diplomatic relations
2. Right to sue in courts of recognizing state
3. Right to possession of properties of
predecessor in the recognizing state
4. All acts of the recognized state or
government are validated retroactively,
preventing the recognizing state from
passing upon their legality in its own court.
CONCEPTS
SOURCES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
A. TREATY AS SOURCE OF LAW
B. CUSTOMARY INTERNATIONAL LAW
1. ELEMENTS
2. SCOPE
3. DUALITY OF NORMS
C. GENERAL PRINCIPLE OF LAW
D. SUBSIDIARY
SOURCE:
JUDICIAL
DECISIONS
E. SUBSIDIARY SOURCE: PUBLICISTS
F. OTHER SOURCES
III. STATUS OF NORMS
A. JUS COGENS OR PEREMPTORY NORMS
B. ERGA OMNES NORMS
I.
Concepts
Treaties,
Customs
and
General
Principles (Primary Sources) create law,
while
court
decisions
publicists
teachings constitute evidence of what is
the law.
With respect to the three primary
sources, the order the enumeration
does not provide a hierarchy in all
cases.
Thus, although treaties are mentioned
first, they are not ipso facto superior to
customs and general principles.
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1. Elements
i.
State Practice
For custom to exist, the customary practice
must be both consistent and general.
(1) Consistency
requires
substantial
uniformity, and not necessarily complete
uniformity in practice.
(2) Generality likewise does not require
universality.
The absence of protest could be considered
evidence of the binding nature of customary
practice (AKEHURST).
2. Scope
Custom may be:
General
binding upon all or most
statesor
Particular binding between only two or
among a few states.
In cases it has decided, the ICJ has indeed
recognized the possibility of regional custom
(Asylum Case) and of bilateral custom (Right of
Passage over Indian Territory Case).
Norms
or
Principles
of
Customary
International Lawas Identified by the
Philippine Supreme Court as forming part of
Philippine Law
1. Rules and principles of land warfare and of
humanitarian law under the Hague
Convention and the Geneva Convention
(Kuroda v. Jalandoni, 1949)
2. Pacta sunt servanda (La Chemise Lacoste
v. Fernandez, 1984)
3. Human Rights as defined under the
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
(Reyes v. Bagatsing, 1983)
4. The principle of restrictive sovereign
immunity (Sanders v. Veridiano, 1988)
5. The principle in diplomatic law that the
receiving State has the special duty to
protect the premises of the diplomatic
mission of the sending State (Reyes v.
Bagatsing, 1983)
6. The right of a citizen to return to his own
country (Marcos v. Manglapus, 1989)
7. The principle that a foreign army allowed to
march through friendly country or to be
stationed in it, by permission of its
government or sovereign, is exempt from
criminal jurisdiction of the place. (Raquiza
v. Bradford, 1945)
8. The principle that judicial acts not of a
political complexion of a de facto
government established by the military
occupant in an enemy territory, is valid
under international law. (Montebon v.
Director of Prisons, 1947)
9. The principle that private property seized
and used by the enemy in times of war
under circumstances not constituting valid
requisition does not become enemy property
and its private ownership is retained, the
enemy having acquired only its temporary
use. (Noceda v. Escobar, 1950)
10. The principle that a State has the right to
protect itself and its revenues, a right not
limited to its own territory but extending to
the high seas (Asaali v. Commissioner,
1968)
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Examples:
1. Principles in Roman Law estoppel, res
judicata, res inter alios acta, prescription.
When Thailand did not object to, and has in
fact benefited from, the Treaty of 1904 for 50
years, it is deemed to have accepted said
treaty. It is thereby precluded from
questioning Annex I thereof, which showed
that the Temple of Preah Vihear was within
Cambodian territory (Temple of Preah
Vihear Case).
2. Procedural
Rules
the
use
of
circumstantial evidence, hearsay evidence
(press reports).
Press reports can be used to corroborate
the existence of a fact; and, when they
demonstrate matters of public knowledge
which have received extensive press
coverage, they can be used to prove a fact
to the satisfaction of the court(Nicaragua vs.
US Case, 62-63).
Circumstantial evidence is admitted as
indirect evidence in all systems of law and
its use is recognized by international
decisions. Such circumstantial evidence,
however, must consist of a series of facts or
events
that
lead
to
a
single
conclusion.(Corfu Channel Case)
3. Substantive duty to make reparations,
principle of reciprocity, pacta sunt servanda,
separate corporate personality (Barcelona
Traction Case).
Every
breach
of
an
engagement
(international
obligation)
entails
the
obligation to make reparation. The amount
of reparation required is that amount which
is necessary to bring the injured party
back to the situation had the wrong not
occurred
[The
Standard
of
Full
Reparations] (Chorzow Factory Case).
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F. Other Sources
a. Ex Aequo et Bono the court may apply
this standard of what is equitable and good
to decide a case when the parties to the
dispute so agree.
b. Equity refers to the application of
standards of justice that are not contained in
the letter of existing law. It has often been
applied in cases involving territorial disputes
and maritime delimitations.
c. Unilateral Declarations declarations
made by way of unilateral acts, concerning
legal or factual situations, may have the
effect of creating legal obligations.
Nothing in the nature of a quid pro quo,
nor any subsequent acceptance, nor even
any reaction from other states is required for
such declaration to take effect.
Verily, unilateral declarations bind the
State that makes them.
In the Eastern Greenland case, the ICJ held that
Denmark not only had a superior claim over the
contested territory, but that Norway was further
bound by the Ihlen Declaration not to oppose
Denmarks claim. The Ihlen Declaration is a
statement made by the Norwegian Foreign
Minister, Nils Claus Ihlen, on the topic of
Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland, which
Mr. Ihlen declared verbally to the Danish
Minister that "...the plans of the Royal [Danish]
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I. DEFINITION
II. REQUISITES FOR VALIDITY
III. THE TREATY-MAKING PROCESS
A. NEGOTIATION
B. ADOPTION
C. CONSENT
1. SIGNATURE
2. RATIFICATION
D. EXCHANGE OF INSTRUMENTS OF
RATIFICATION
E. REGISTRATION WITH THE UN
IV. PHILIPPINE LAW ON TREATIES
V. AMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION OF TREATY
VI. RESERVATIONS
VII. INVALID TREATIES
VIII. GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION
I.
Definition
A 'treaty' is:
an international agreement
concluded between States
in written form and
governed by international law,
whether embodied in a single instrument or
in two or more related instruments and
whatever its particular designation(Art.2(1),
VCLOT)
Subject
Matter
Ratification
Treaty
Executive
Agreements
1. Political
Issues
2. Changes in
national
policy
3. Involves
international
agreements
of a
permanent
character
Requires
ratification
by
the 2/3 of the
Senate to be
valid
and
effective
(Art.
VII, Sec. 21)
1. Transitory
effectivity
2. Adjusts details to
carry out wellestablished
national policies
and traditions
3. Temporary
4. Implements
treaties, statutes,
policies
Does not require
concurrence
by
Senate to be binding
B. Competence
of
Representative/Organ
Making
Treaty
the
the
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Doctrine of Transformation.
In Philippine Law, treaties have to be
transformedin order to be part of Philippine law.
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VI. Reservations
Definition:A unilateral statement made by a
state upon entering a treaty whereby it purports
to exclude or modify the legal effect of certain
provision/s of the treaty in their application to the
reserving state (Art.19. VCLOT).
Exceptions:
A reservation shall not operate to modify or
exclude the provisions of a treaty:
1. Where the treaty expressly prohibits
reservations in general;
2. Where the treaty expressly prohibits that
specific reservation being made; or
3. Where the reservation is incompatible with
treatys object and purpose (Reservation to
the
Genocide
Conventions
Advisory
Opinion).
VIII.
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reasonable time
v. Treatys duration is indefinite
vi. Doctrine cannot operate retroactively (it
must not adversely affect provisions
which have already been complied with
prior to the vital change)
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I.
BREACH
A. IS FAULT OR MALICE NECESSARY?
B. THE STANDARD OF DILIGENCE
II. ATTRIBUTION
A. DIRECT AND INDIRECT ATTRIBUTION
B. CONDUCT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE
STATE
III. CONSEQUENCES
OF
STATE
RESPONSIBILITY
A. DUTY TO MAKE REPARATION
B. FORMS OF REPARATION
1. RESTITUTION
2. COMPENSATION
3. SATISFACTION
4. DECLARATORY RELIEF
IV. CIRCUMSTANCES
PRECLUDING
WRONGFULNESS
V. DIPLOMATIC PROTECTION (ESPOUSAL OF
CLAIM)
A. MATERIAL DATES
B. EXHAUSTION OF LOCAL REMEDIES
I.
Breach
II. Attribution
A State becomes liable for the acts of
individuals,
(1) when they are State organs or agent acting
under color of authority.
(2) If they are not officers, the State is
nonetheless liable when the state adopts
the acts of individuals or
(3) when it is negligent in preventing or in
punishing the acts.
EXAMPLE: When a State is bound by a duty to
prosecute, or has an international obligation to
exert efforts to prevent certain acts, and the
State maliciously or negligently fails to do so.
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III. Consequences
Responsibility
State
B. Forms of Reparation
of
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4. Declaratory Relief
Tribunals may give declaratory judgments
when:
1. It is, or the parties deem it to be, the
proper way to deal with a dispute (ex.
disputes over territory); or
2. The object is not to give satisfaction for
the wrong received (BROWNLIE)
IV. Circumstances
Wrongfulness
Precluding
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A. Material Dates
person,
however,
is
given
Exceptions:
i. There are no reasonably available local
remedies to provide effective redress, or the
local remedies provide no reasonable
possibility of such redress;
ii. There is undue delay in the remedial
process which is attributable to the State
alleged to be responsible;
iii. There was no relevant connection between
the injured person and the State alleged to
be responsible at the date of injury;
iv. The injured person is manifestly precluded
from pursuing local remedies; or
v. The State alleged to be responsible has
waived the requirement that local remedies
be exhausted.
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I.
II.
SOVEREIGNTY
A. CHARACTERISTICS
B. SOVEREIGN EQUALITY OF STATES
C. CORROLARIES
JURISDICTION
A. BASES OF CRIMINAL JURISDICTION
B. RESERVED DOMAIN OF DOMESTIC
JURISDICTION
C. DOCTRINE OF STATE IMMUNITY
I.
Sovereignty
Sovereignty
is
the
supreme
and
uncontrollable power inherent in a State by
which that State is governed (CRUZ).
Sovereignty has also been used to refer to
the general legal competence of states,
including its power to exercise legislative
jurisdiction, and the power to acquire title to
territory (BROWNLIE).
A. Characteristics
(CRUZ):
1. Permanent
2. Exclusive
3. Comprehensive
4. Absolute
5. Inalienable
6. Imprescriptible
II. Jurisdiction
A. Criminal Jurisdiction
BASES:
1. Territoriality Principle jurisdiction is
determined by reference to the place
where the crime is committed.
2. Protective Principle court is vested
with jurisdiction if a national interest is
injured.
3. Nationality Principle court has
jurisdiction if the offender is a national of
the forum state.
4. Passive Personality Principle a
court has jurisdiction if the victim is a
national of the forum state.(S.S. Lotus
Case)
5. Universality Principle jurisdiction is
asserted with respect to crimes
considered committed against the whole
of humanity (hostes humani generis).For
example, piracy in the high seas.
(People v. Lo-lo and Saraw, 1922)
B. Reserved
Domain
Jurisdiction
C. Corollaries
1. States are juridically equal;
2. Each State enjoys the rights inherent in full
sovereignty;
3. Each State has the duty to respect the
personality of other States;
4. The territorial integrity and political
independence of the State are inviolable;
5. Each State has the right freely to choose
and develop its political, social, economic
and cultural systems;
6. Each State has the duty to comply fully and
in good faith with its international obligations
and to live in peace with other States.
of
Domestic
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I.
CONCEPTS
A. DISTINGUISHED FROM M
MARITIME OR
ADMIRALTY LAW:
B. BASELINE
II. WATERS
A. INTERNAL WATERS
B. TERRITORIAL WATERS
C. CONTIGUOUS ZONE
D. EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE
ONE
E. HIGH SEAS
III. ARCHIPELAGIC STATE
IV. CONTINENTAL SHELF
A. LIMITS OF THE CONTINENTAL
ENTAL SHELF
B. RIGHTS OF THE COASTAL STATE OV
OVER
THE CONTINENTAL SHELF
C. RIGHTS
WITH
RESPECT
TO
CONTINENTAL SHELF VS.. EEZ
V. SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES
A. PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES
B. COMPULSORY
SETTLEMEN
SETTLEMENT
OF
DISPUTES
C. JURISDICTION OF COURT
T OR TRIBUNAL
D. COMPOSITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL
NTERNATIONAL
TRIBUNAL
NAL FOR THE LAW OF T
THE SEA
(ITLOS)
E. JURISDICTION OF ITLOS
F. APPLICABLE LAWS IN SETTLEMENT
ETTLEMENT OF
DISPUTES BY THE ITLOS
I.
Concepts
A. Distinguished
Admiralty Law
from
Maritime
or
B. Baseline
The
e line from which a breadth of the territorial
sea and other maritime zones, such as the
contiguous zone and the exclusive economic
zone is measured.
II. Waters
The waters of a state can be classified generally
as internal, territorial, contiguous, or belonging
to the exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The
extent of these waters depend on their distance
from the states baseline
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A. Internal Waters
INNOCENT PASSAGE
B. Territorial Waters
(Asked 1 time in the Bar)
These waters stretch up to 12 miles from the
baseline on the seaward direction.
They are subject to the jurisdiction of the coastal
state, which jurisdiction almost approximates
that which is exercised over land territory.
Except that the coastal state must respect the
rights to (1) innocent passage and, in the case
of certain straits, to (2) transit passage.(Asked 1
time in the Bar)
1. Innocent passage navigation through the
territorial sea w/o entering internal waters,
going to internal waters, or coming from
internal waters and making for the high
seas.
It must (a) involve only acts that are
required by navigation or by distress, and (b)
not prejudice the peace, security, or good
order of the coastal state.
2. Transit passage the right to exercise
freedom of navigation and overflight solely
for the purpose of continuous and
expeditious transit through the straights
used for international navigation.
The right cannot be unilaterally
suspended by the coastal state.
INNOCENT PASSAGE
Pertains to navigation of
ships only
Requires submarines and
other underwater vehicles
to navigate on the surface
and show their flag.
Can be suspended, but
under the condition that it
does
not
discriminate
among foreign ships, and
TRANSIT
PASSAGE
Includes the right of
overflight
Submarines are allowed to
navigate in normal mode
i.e. submerged
Cannot be suspended
such
suspension
is
essential for the protection
of
its
security,
and
suspension is effective
only after having been duly
published
(Art.
25,
UNCLOS)
In the designation of sea
lanes and traffic separation
schemes, the coastal state
shall only take into account
the recommendations of
the competent international
organization.
TRANSIT
PASSAGE
C. Contiguous Zone
(Asked 1 time in the Bar)
This is the maritime zone (up to 24 nautical
miles) adjacent to the territorial sea where the
coastal state may exercise certain protective
jurisdiction.
Thus, the coastal state may exercise the control
necessary to:
a. Prevent infringement of its customs, fiscal,
immigration or sanitary laws and regulations
within its territory or territorial sea;
b. Punish infringement of the above laws and
regulations committed within its territory or
territorial sea.
The coastal state must not extend its
contiguous zone beyond 24 nautical miles from
the baseline. Note that the contiguous zone is
merely a zone of jurisdiction for a particular
purpose. It is not a zone of sovereignty.
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E. High Seas
These are all parts of the sea that are not
included in the EEZ, in the territorial sea, or in
the internal waters of a state, or are in the
archipelagic waters of the archipelagic state.
They are beyond the jurisdiction and sovereign
rights of states.
a. High seas are open to all states, whether
coastal or land-locked, and no state may
validly purport to subject any of the high
seas to its sovereignty.
b. It is the right of every state to sail ships
flying its flag on the high seas, and thus
no state can prevent ships or other states
from using the high seas for lawful
purposes. The high seas, however, is
reserved for peaceful purposes.
c.
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Duty
to
manage
and
conserve
living
resources
Rights
of
the coastal
state as to
natural
resources
Rights
of
the coastal
state as to
living
resources
Continental
Shelf
No duty
EEZ
Relate
to
mineral
and
other non-living
resources of the
seabed and the
subsoil
Have to do with
natural resources of
both
waters
superadjacent
to
the seabed and
those of the seabed
and subsoil
Do not pertain to
sedentary species
Apply only to
sedentary
species of such
living resources
Coastal state is
obliged to manage
and conserve living
resources in the
EEZ
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V. Settlement of Disputes
E. Jurisdiction of ITLOS
F. Applicable Laws in
Disputes by the ITLOS
Settlement
of
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a. Self-Defense
(Asked 2 times in the Bar)
I.
II.
I.
Jus in bello
The laws that govern the conduct of war by
States. (To be discussed further in the Chapter
on International Humanitarian Law)
A. General Rule
States are to refrain in their international
relations from the threat or use of force against
the territorial integrity or political independence
of any state, or in any manner inconsistent with
the purposes of the United Nations.
This norm is of dual character, existing both in
treaty law (Art.2[4], UN Charter) and customary
international law.
B. Exceptions
(Asked 2 times in the Bar)
1. Exceptions under the Charter
Requisites:
i. There be an armed attack;
An armed attack is understood as including
not merely action by regular armed forces
across an international border, but also "the
sending by or on behalf of a State of armed
bands, groups, irregulars or mercenaries,
which carry out acts of armed force against
another State of such gravity as to amount
to" (inter alia) an actual armed attack
conducted by regular forces, "or its
substantial involvement therein" (Art.3(g),
Definition of Aggression annexed to General
Assembly resolution 3314 [XXIX])
Jus ad bellum
Refers to the body of norms that govern the
conditions when a State may have recourse to
war or other uses of force.
ii.
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I.
Derogation/
Restriction,
when
allowed
may only be
derogated in a
public
emergency
III. Internationalization
Rights
available
resources
may be restricted
for the general
welfare, with or
without
an
emergency
that
threatens
the
independence or
security of a State
Party.
of
Human
A. Convention
Two
important
general
conventions
protecting human rights in international law
are the International Covenant on Civil and
Political
Rights
(ICCPR),
and
the
International Covenant on Economic, Social,
and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).
Obligatory
Force under
International
Law
First
generation
strictly
(or
objectively)
obligatory,
whatever
the
economic
or
other conditions
of the states
obligated
of civil and
B. Custom
of economic,
to right to
and right to
Second
generation
relatively
obligatory: States
are required to
progressively
achieve the full
realization of these
rights
to
the
maximum of their
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rights
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Acts Punishable
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B. Torture
The Convention Against Torture and Other
Cruel, Inhumane or Degrading Punishment
defines torture as any act by which severe pain
or suffering, whether physical or mental, is
intentionally inflicted on a person for such
purposes as
1. Obtaining from him or a third person
information or a confession;
2. Punishing him for an act he or a third person
has committed, or is suspected of having
committed;
3. Intimidating or coercing him or a third
person;
4. For any reason based on discrimination of
any kind
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E. Refugee Law
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I.
II.
III.
IV.
ARMED CONFLICT
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF IHL
APPLICATION OF IHL
THE FOUR GENEVA CONVENTIONS AND THE
TWO ADDITIONAL PROTOCOLS
V. APPLICATION
VI. CONCEPTS
A. COMBATANTS
B. HORS DE COMBAT
C. PROTECTED PERSONS
D. THE MARTENS CLAUSE
E. MILITARY OBJECTIVE
F. BELLIGERENCY STATUS
VII. IHL AND WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION
VIII. NON-INTERNATIONAL ARMED CONFLICT
A. COMMON ARTICLE 3 AND PROTOCOL II
B. CONTROL OF TERRITORY
C. WAR OF NATIONAL LIBERATION
IX. NEUTRALITY
X. PROTECTIVE EMBLEMS
A. WHO MAY USE
B. MISUSE OF EMBLEM
C. PUNISHMENT
XI. THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
(ICC)
A. CRIMES WITHIN THE COURTS
JURISDICTION
B. MODES OF INCURRING CRIMINAL
LIABILITY
C. SOURCES OF LAW
D. OTHER KEY CONCEPTS
E. LANDMARK CASES
I.
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insurgent
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C. Protected Persons
Protected persons are those who enjoy or are
entitled to protection under the Geneva
Conventions.
A. Combatants
D. Martens clause
B. Hors de combat
is
an
umbrella
E. Military Objective
F. Belligerency Status
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VII. IHL
and
Destruction
Weapons
of
Mass
Attacks
which
are
considered
indiscriminate, or those that do not
distinguish between military objectives and
civilians or civilian objects, are:
1. Those which are not directed at a
specific military objective;
2. Those which employ a method or means
of combat which cannot be directed at a
specific military objective; or
3. Those that employ a method or means
of combat the effect of which cannot be
limited as required by the protocol.
Nuclear Weapons
In its advisory opinion in Legality of the Threat or
Use of Nuclear Weapons, the ICJ expressed
that nuclear weapons, having been developed
after most of the principles and rules of IHL
applicable to armed conflicts, are governed by
such principles and rules.
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B. Control-of-Territory
IX. Neutrality
(Asked 1 time in the Bar)
Neutrality is the legal status of a State in times of
war,
by which it adopts impartiality in relation to
the belligerents with their recognition.
The Hague Convention Respecting the Rights
and Duties of Neutral Powers (Oct. 18, 1907)
governs the status of neutrality by the following
rules:
a. The territory of the neutral Power is
inviolable;
X. Protective Emblems
Emblems:
1. Red Cross (Geneva Conventions)
2. Red Crescent (Geneva Conventions)
3. Red Crystal (Third Additional Protocol to the
Geneva Conventions)
Note: Protocol III is an amendment to the
Geneva Conventions relating to the Adoption of
an Additional Distinctive Emblem for use by
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C. Punishment
State Parties to the Geneva Conventions are
required to take steps to prevent and punish
misuse of the emblem both in time of peace and
in war.
Art.8(2)(b)(vii) of the ICC Statute makes the
improper use of the distinctive emblems of the
Geneva Conventions a War Crime.
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C. Sources of Law
The Court shall apply:
1. In the first place, this Statute, the Elements
of Crimes and its Rules of Procedure and
Evidence;
2. In the second place, applicable treaties and
the principles and rules of international law,
including the established principles of the
international law of armed conflict;
3. Failing that, General principles of law
derived by the Court from national laws of
E. Landmark Cases
1. The Case of Thomas Lubanga Dyilo
Thomas Lubanga Dyilo is a former rebel leader
from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He
founded and led the Union of Congolese Patriots
(UPC) and was a key player in the Ituri conflict.
Rebels under his command have been accused
of massive human rights violations, including
ethnic massacres, murder, torture, rape,
mutilation, and forcibly conscripting child
soldiers.
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I.
It is composed of:
1. Head of Mission classified into: (a)
Ambassadors or nuncios accredited to
Heads of State, and other heads of mission
of equivalent rank; (b) Envoys, Ministers and
Internuncios accredited to Heads of State;
(c) Charges daffaires accredited to
Ministers of Foreign Affairs.
2. Diplomatic Staff those engaged in
diplomatic activities and are accorded
diplomatic rank.
3. Administrative and Technical Staff thise
employed in the administrative and technical
service of the mission.
4. Service Staff those engaged in the
domestic service of the mission(NACHURA
REVIEWER)
A. Head of State
The head of State represents the sovereignty of
the State, and enjoys the right to special
protection for his physical safety and the
preservation of his honor and reputation.
Upon the principle of exterritoriality, his
quarters, archives, property and means of
transportation are inviolate.
He is immune from criminal and civil jurisdiction,
except when he himself is the plaintiff, and is not
subject to tax or exchange or currency
restrictions.
A. Personal Inviolability
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A. Ranks
1. Consul General: heads several consular
districts, or one exceptionally large consular
district.
2. Consul: in charge of a small district or town
or port.
3. Vice Consul: assists the consul.
4. Consular agent:one entrusted with the
performance of certain functions by the
consul.
B. Necessary Documents
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Table of Contents
5.
6.
7.
8.
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POLITICAL LAW
Jennifer Go
Subject Editor
ACADEMICS COMMITTEE
Kristine Bongcaron
Michelle Dy
Patrich Leccio
Editors-in-Chief
LECTURES COMMITTEE
Michelle Arias
Camille Maranan
Angela Sandalo
Heads
Katz Manzano Mary Rose Beley
Sam Nuez Krizel Malabanan
Arianne Cerezo Marcrese Banaag
Volunteers
LOGISTICS
Charisse Mendoza
SECRETARIAT COMMITTEE
Jill Hernandez
Head
Loraine Mendoza Faye Celso
Mary Mendoza Joie Bajo
Members
DEFINITIONS
HISTORICAL CONSIDERATIONS
MODES OF CREATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE
AGENCIES
WHEN IS AN AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE?
TYPES OF ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES
A. Definitions
1. Administrative Law is that branch of
modern law under which the executive
department of the government, acting in
a quasi-legislative or quasi-judicial
capacity, interferes with the conduct of
the individual for the purpose of promoting
the well-being of the community (DEAN
ROSCOE POUND)
2. Administrative Agencies are the organs of
government, other than a court and other
than the legislature, which affect the rights of
private parties either through adjudication or
through rule-making.
B. Historical Considerations
1. Why did administrative agencies come
about?
Growing complexities of modern life
Multiplication of number of subjects
needing government regulation; and
Increased difficulty of administering laws
[Pangasinan Transportation vs Public
Service Commission (1940)]
2. Why are administrative agencies needed?
Because the government lacks:
Time
Expertise and
Organizational aptitude for effective and
continuing
regulation
of
new
developments in society (STONE)
2. Legislative Enactment
(e.g. NLRC, SEC, PRC, Social Security
Commission, Commission on Immigration and
Deportation, Philippine Patent Office, Games and
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Energy,
and
2.
3.
4.
5.
Regulation of private
individuals (e.g. SEC);
businesses
and
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i.
B.
C.
QUASI-LEGISLATIVE (RULE-MAKING)
POWERS
1. DEFINITION
2. NON-DELEGATION DOCTRINE
3. LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION
a. REQUISITES
OF
A
VALID
DELEGATION
b. A SUFFICIENT STANDARD
c. FORM
OF
THE
SUFFICIENT
STANDARD
d. PERMISSIBLE DELEGATION
QUASI-JUDICIAL (ADJUDICATORY) POWERS
1. DEFINITION
2. SOURCE
3. REQUISITES FOR VALID EXERCISE
4. GENERAL RULE
5. WHAT
QUASI-JUDICIAL
POWERS
INCLUDE
6. INVESTIGATIVE POWERS
7. SUBPOENA POWERS
8. POWER TO CITE IN CONTEMPT
9. WARRANTS OF ARREST
10. ADMINISTRATIVE SEARCHES
11. DUE PROCESS
12. NOTICE AND HEARING
13. ADMINISTRATIVE
AND
JUDICIAL
PROCEEDINGS ARISING FROM THE
SAME FACTS
14. RULES OF EVIDENCE
DETERMINATIVE POWERS
A. Quasi-Legislative
Powers
ii.
b. A sufficient standard:
i. Defines legislative policy, marks its
limits, maps out its boundaries and
specifies the public agency to apply it;
and
ii. Indicates the circumstances under
which the legislative command is to be
effected. [Santiago v COMELEC (1997);
ABAKADA Guro List vs Ermita (2005)]
c.
d. Permissible Delegation
i. Ascertainment of Fact
ii. Filling in of Details
iii. Fixing of Rates, Wages, Prices
iv. Licensing Function, and
v. Administrative Rule-Making
i.
ii.
Filling in of details
For necessity and as a means of
enforcement and execution [Alegre
vs Collector of Customs (1920)]
(Rule-making)
1. Definition
The authority delegated by the law-making body
to the administrative agency to adopt rules and
regulations intended to carry out the provisions
of a law and implement legislative policy.
2. Non-delegation doctrine
Potestas delegata non delegare potest. What
has been delegated cannot be delegated.
3. Legislative Delegation
a. Requisites for a valid delegation
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v.
Administrative Rule-making
o Types of Administrative Rules:
a. Supplementary legislation
b. Interpretative legislation
c. Contingent legislation
a. Supplementary legislation
Pertains to rules and regulations to fix
details in the execution of a policy in the
law. e.g. IRRs of the Labor Code.
b. Interpretative legislation
Pertains to rules and regulations
construing or interpreting the provisions
of a statute to be enforced and they are
binding on all concerned until they are
changed, i.e. BIR Circulars.
Interpretative Rules
Passed pursuant to
quasi-judicial capacity.
its
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Legislative Rules
power
of
the
administrative agency to
pass, as seen in the
primary law, then the
rules bind the court.
The
court
cannot
question the wisdom or
correctness of the policy
contained in the rules.
Restrictions
on
interpretative
regulations: (a) does not change the
character of a ministerial duty, (b)
does not involve unlawful use of
legislative or judicial power.
Administrative interpretations: may
eliminate
construction
and
uncertainty in doubtful cases.
When laws are susceptible of two or
more
interpretations,
the
administrative agency should make
known its official position.
Administrative
construction/
interpretation not controlling as to
the proper construction of a statute,
but generally it is given great weight,
has a very persuasive influence
and may actually be regarded by the
courts as the controlling factor.
Administrative
interpretation
is
merely advisory; Courts finally
determine what the law means.
c. Contingent legislation
Pertains to rules and regulations made
by an administrative authority on the
existence of certain facts or things upon
which the enforcement of the law
depends.
o
Penal Rules
Sec. 6, 1987 Administrative Code.
Omission of Some Rules. (2) Every
rule establishing an offense or defining
an act which, pursuant to law is
punishable as a crime or subject to a
penalty shall in all cases be published in
full text.
Publication Rules
Administrative
rules
and
regulations are subject to the
publication and effectivity rules
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Interpretative Rules
given by the administrative
body, and substitute its own
view of what is correct to the
administrative body. If it is
not within the scope of the
administrative agency, court
can only invalidate the same
but
not
substitute
its
decision or interpretation or
give its own set of rules.
Due process means that the
body observed the proper
procedure in passing rules.
Administrative
Judicial
Inquisitorial
Adversarial
Rules
of
Procedure
Liberally applied
Nature
and
Extent
of
Decision
Decision limited to
matters of general
concern
Parties
Follow
technical
rules in the
Rules
of
Court
Decision
includes
matters
brought
as
issue by the
parties
The
parties
are only the
private
litigants
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i.
ii.
iii. When
the
supported
decision
is
not
by
substantial
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evidence.
(1988)]
[Manahan
People
C. Determinative Powers
Determinative powers are: (DEEDS)
a. Enabling to permit or allow something
which the law undertakes to regulate, e.g.
licenses
b. Directing i.e. assessment by the BIR or
Customs
c. Dispensing to exempt from a general
prohibition, or relieve an individual or
corporation from an affirmative duty, e.g.
authority of zoning
d. Examining investigatory power; consists
in requiring production of books, papers, and
the attendance of witnesses and compelling
their testimony
e. Summary power to apply compulsion or
force to effect a legal purpose without a
judicial warrant to authorize such action, e.g.
fields of health inspection, abatement of
nuisances.
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B.
C.
D.
E.
and
CONSIDERATIONS
1. BASIS
2. FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN JUDICIAL
REVIEW
3. DOCTRINES
APPLICABLE
TO
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES
4. GENERAL RULE
5. EXCEPTIONS
6. WHEN JUDICIAL REVIEW IS VALID
DESPITE FINALITY OF ADMINISTRATIVE
DECISIONS
7. AVAILABILITY OF JUDICIAL REVIEW
FOUR IMPORTANT DOCTRINES IN JUDICIAL
REVIEW
1. PRIMARY JURISDICTION
2. EXHAUSTION
OF
ADMINISTRATIVE
REMEDIES
3. QUALIFIED POLITICAL AGENCY
4. RIPENESS
EXTENT OF JUDICIAL REVIEW
1. GENERAL RULE
2. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
3. LAW-FACT DISTINCTION
4. QUESTION OF LAW
5. QUESTION OF FACT
6. QUESTION OF DISCRETION
MODES OF JUDICIAL REVIEW
1. CERTIORARI
2. PROHIBITION
3. MANDAMUS
4. DECLARATORY RELIEF
5. HABEAS CORPUS
6. AMPARO
7. HABEAS DATA
8. INJUNCTION AS PROVISIONAL REMEDY
ENFORCEMENT OF AGENCY ACTION
1. RES JUDICATA; FINAL JUDGMENT
2. WRIT OF EXECUTION; MANDAMUS
A. Considerations
4. General Rule
1. Basis
5. Exceptions
Administrative proceedings may be reviewed by
the courts upon a showing that the board or
official:
a. Has gone beyond his statutory authority;
b. Exercised unconstitutional powers;
c. Clearly acted arbitrarily and without regard
to his duty, or with grave abuse of discretion;
or
d. The decision is vitiated by fraud, imposition
or mistake. [Manuel vs Villena (1971)]
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Primary Jurisdiction
Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies
Qualified Political Agency
Ripeness
i.
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b. Requisites:
1. Administrative body and the regular
court have concurrent and original
jurisdiction
2. Question to be resolved requires
expertise of administrative agency
3. Legislative intent on the matter is to
have uniformity in rulings
4. Administrative agency is performing a
quasi-judicial or adjudicatory function
(not rule-making or quasi-legislative
function [Smart vs NTC (2003)]
2. Doctrine
of
Exhaustion
Administrative Remedies
of
1. General Rule:
Where the law has
delineated the procedure by which
administrative appeal or remedy could be
effected, the same should be followed
before recourse to judicial action can be
initiated. [Pascual vs Provincial Board
(1959)]
2. Requisites:
i. The administrative agency is performing
a quasi-judicial function.
ii. Judicial review is available.
iii. The court acts in its appellate
jurisdiction.
3. Rationale:
i. Legal reason: The law prescribes a
procedure.
ii. Practical reason: To give the agency a
chance to correct its own errors [and
prevent unnecessary and premature
resort to the courts ;
iii. Reasons
of
comity:
Expedience,
courtesy, convenience.
4. Exceptions to the Doctrine of Exhaustion of
Remedies:
Purely legal questions. [Castro vs
Secretary (2001)]
Steps to be taken are merely matters of
form. [Pascual vs Provincial Board
(1959)]
Administrative remedy not exclusive but
merely cumulative or concurrent to a
judicial remedy. [Pascual vs Provincial
Board (1959)]
Validity and urgency of judicial action or
intervention. [Paat vs CA (1997)]
No other plain, speedy, adequate
remedy in the ordinary course of the
law. [Paat v CA (1997)t; Information
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4. Ripeness
1. When applied:
i. Administrative agencys decision is final.
ii. Judicial review is available/appropriate
iii. Administrative agency exercising its
rule-making or quasi-legislative function
a. Purpose [Abbot Laboratories v Gardner
(1967)]
i. To prevent courts, thru avoidance of
premature adjudication, from entangling
themselves in abstract agreement over
administrative policies.
ii. To protect agencies from judicial
interference until a decision has been
formalized and its effect is felt in a
concrete way or the imminence of the
effect is demonstrable.
b. Two-fold test for a controversy to be ripe
[Abbot Laboratories v Gardner (1967)]
Fitness of the issue for judicial decision.
Hardship to the parties of withholding
such court action.
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General Rule
General Principles
Law-fact Distinction
Question of Law
a. General rule
b. What may be questioned?
c. Examples
5. Question of Fact
a. Definition
b. General Rule
c. Examples
6. Question of Discretion
a. Discretionary Acts v Ministerial Acts
b. Judicial review of administrative
discretion v Substitution of judicial
discretion for administrative discretion
c. General rule
d. Rationale
e. Exception
f. Examples
1. General Rule
Laws creating administrative agencies and
providing for judicial review may indicate the
scope of that review. Whether the courts may
inquire into questions of law, of fact or of both as
well as of administrative discretion will depend
on the enabling act.
2. General Principles
a. Questions of law are always reviewable by
the courts;
b. Substantial Evidence Rule: Findings of
fact, if based on substantial evidence, are
conclusive and binding on the courts;
c. If the decision of a case is discretionary on
the part of the agency, courts can review if
the decision is attended with capriciousness;
and
d. Questions of jurisdiction are always
reviewable as they go into the question of
authority to decide.
3. Law-fact Distinction
a. There is no clear-cut line that separates
questions of law from questions of fact.
There may be cases where the issues
raised may easily be classified under one or
the other, but some cases may involve
mixed questions of law and fact;
b. Brandeis Doctrine of Assimilation of Facts:
Where what purports to be a finding upon a
4. Question of Law
a. General rule: Questions of law are subject to
judicial review.
b. What may be questioned?
i. Constitutionality
of
the
statute
creating the agency and granting its
powers;
ii. Validity of the agency action if this
transcends the limit established by law;
or
iii. Correctness
of
the
agencys
interpretation and application of the
law.
c. Examples:
i. Administrative officials action which is
based on a misconstruction of law can
be corrected and is not conclusive upon
the courts.
ii. When the conclusion drawn by an
administrative official from the facts
found is erroneous or not warranted by
law.
iii. Where the act of the administrative
official constitutes not only an excess of
regulatory power conferred upon him,
but also an exercise of legislative power
which he does not have.
iv. The issue of WON an EmployerEmployee relationship exists is a
question of law. [Ysmael vs CIR (1960)]
5. Question of Fact
a. Definition. A question of fact exists if the
issue involved is the existence of a fact, the
happening of an event, or which of the two
versions of the happening of an event is
correct.
b. General Rule: Finality is attached to findings
of fact of some agencies when these
findings are supported by substantial
evidence and as long as there is no grave
abuse of discretion.
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c.
Examples:
GENERAL RULE:
i.
ii.
6. Question of Discretion
a. Discretionary Acts v Ministerial Acts
Discretionary
When applied to public
functionaries, discretion
may be defined as the
power or right conferred
upon them by law to act
officially under certain
circumstances,
according to the dictates
of their own judgment
and conscience and not
controlled
by
the
judgment of others.
Ministerial
A ministerial act has been
defined as one performed
in response to a duty
which has been positively
imposed by law and its
performance required at
a time and in a manner or
upon
conditions
specifically designated,
the duty to perform under
the conditions specified
not being dependent
upon
the
officers
judgment or discretion.
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b. Requisites
i. Involves question of lack of jurisdiction
or grave abuse of discretion
ii. No plain, adequate, and speedy remedy
available
iii. The administrative agency must be
performing a quasi-judicial function.
Certiorari cannot be invoked if what is
involved is merely a ministerial function.
c.
Examples:
i. The erroneous appreciation of the
significance of the facts before the
administrative agency does not mean
that the administrative agency had
abused its discretion. [Laguna Tayabas
vs PSC (1957)]
ii.
2. Prohibition
1. Certiorari
a. Purpose: The purpose of a certiorari is to set
aside or nullify proceedings.
d. Requisites
i. Ground raised is lack of jurisdiction or
grave abuse of discretion;
ii. No plain, adequate and speedy remedy
available;
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f.
j.
k.
l.
3. Mandamus
a. Nature. Mandamus is an order compelling a
party to perform an act arising out of a
positive duty imposed by law.
b. Mandamus will lie against a ministerial duty
when the official/agency refuses to exercise
its ministerial duty to act on its quasi-judicial
functions.
c.
d. Requisites:
i. Duty is ministerial.
ii. Petitioner has a clear, controlling right.
iii. No other plain, speedy and adequate
remedy.
e. Mandamus will not issue to control or review
the exercise of discretion of a public officer.
The act of confirming is not a ministerial
duty. [Blanco vs Board of Examiners,
(1924)]
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4. Declaratory Relief
5. Habeas Corpus
be
the
the
are
Requisites.
1) Subject matter must be a deed, will,
contract or written instrument in which
petitioner is legally interested, or law or
governmental regulation which affects
his rights.
2) The terms of the written instrument are,
or the validity of the law or regulation is
doubtful
and
requires
judicial
construction.
3) Petition is filed before breach or violation
of the instrument or regulation.
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7. Habeas Data
a. Nature and Purpose: The writ of habeas
data is an independent remedy to protect
the right to privacy, especially the right to
informational privacy.
The writ of habeas data is also a remedy to
protect the right to life, liberty or security of a
person from violation or threatened violation
by an unlawful act or omission of a public
official or employee or of a private individual
or entity. It complements the writ of amparo
and writ of habeas corpus. (Annotation to
the Writ of Habeas Data)
Philippine Version:
i. Rights protected: (1) right to life, (2)
liberty and (3) security of persons.
ii. The reason for limiting the coverage of
its protection only to the three rights is
that other constitutional rights of our
Requisites:
i. Plaintiff is entitled to relief demanded.
The right to the writ is clear when:
There is willful invasion of the
petitioners right, and the injury is a
continuing one; and effect of the
writ is to re-establish the preexisting relation. [Lemi vs. Valencia
(1966)]
Commission or continuance of an
act complained of would probably
work injustice to him.
Defendant, is doing, threatens or
about to do an act in violation of
petitioners rights which may render
the judgment ineffective.
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e. Types
i. Preliminary
Mandatory
Injunction:
Plaintiff wants to compel defendant to do
something.
ii. Preliminary Injunction: To prevent or
stop defendant from doing something
iii. Restraining Order: Life span of 20 days,
after which hearing is then held to
decide propriety of the injunction.
iv. Permanent Injunction: If plaintiff wins the
case, injunction becomes permanent
(otherwise, the writ is dissolved).
f.
ii.
Effect.
Decisions
and
orders
of
administrative bodies rendered pursuant to
their quasi-judicial authority have, upon their
finality, the force and effect of a final
judgment within the purview of the doctrine
of res judicata, which forbids the reopening
of matters once judicially determined by
competent authorities.
c.
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Table of Contents
3.
Disqualifications............................ 207
4.
Filing and withdrawal of certificate of
candidacy .............................................. 208
5.
Effect of filing certificate of candidacy
209
6.
Substitution of Candidates............ 209
7.
Duty of COMELEC ....................... 209
8.
Petition to declare a duly registered
candidate as a nuisance candidate....... 209
9.
Petition to Deny Due Course or to
Cancel Certificate .................................. 210
10.
Effect of disqualification case... 210
B. Registration of Political Parties ......... 210
1.
Party System ................................ 210
2.
Definitions ..................................... 210
3.
Purpose ........................................ 211
4.
Procedure for Registration............ 211
5.
Who May Not be Registered ........ 211
6.
Grounds
for
refusal
and/or
cancellation of registration .................... 211
7.
Parameters in Allocation of Seats for
Party-List Representatives .................... 212
8.
Effect of Change of Affiliation... 212
9.
Nomination
of
Party-List
Representative ...................................... 212
C. Party-list and District Representatives
Distinguished ............................................. 213
Chapter
V.
Election
Campaign
and
Expenditures ................................................ 214
A. Election Campaign............................ 214
1.
Election Campaign or Partisan
Political Activity...................................... 214
2.
Campaign Period .......................... 214
3.
Lawful Election Propaganda......... 215
4.
Prohibited Acts ............................. 215
5.
Equal Access to Media Time and
Space .................................................... 215
7.
Election Surveys ........................... 216
8.
Application for Rallies, Meetings and
Other Political Activity............................ 216
B. Election Contributions and Expenditures
216
1.
Definitions ..................................... 216
2.
Prohibited Contributions ............... 217
3.
Prohibited Fund-raising Activities . 217
4.
Limitations on Expenses............... 217
5.
Statement of Contributions and
Expenses............................................... 217
6.
Requisites of a Prohibited Donation
218
Chapter VI. Election Proper ........................ 219
A. In General ......................................... 219
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4.
5.
6.
7.
Voting............................................ 228
Counting of Votes ......................... 229
Canvassing ................................... 229
Acts of Government or Public Officers
229
8.
Coercion, Intimidation, Violence ... 229
9.
Other Prohibitions ......................... 229
10.
Penalties................................... 229
E. Arrests in Connection with Election
Campaign .................................................. 230
F.
Prescription ....................................... 230
G. Prohibited Acts Under R.A. 9369 ...... 230
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1.
2.
3.
4.
TABLE of CONTENTS
Ria Dooc
Lead Writer
Dianne Patawaran
Mike Rivera
Writers
POLITICAL LAW
Jennifer Go
Subject Editor
ACADEMICS COMMITTEE
Kristine Bongcaron
Michelle Dy
Patrich Leccio
Editors-in-Chief
LECTURES COMMITTEE
Michelle Arias
Camille Maranan
Angela Sandalo
DEFINITIONS
1. SUFFRAGE
2. SCOPE
a. ELECTION
b. PLEBISCITE
c. REFERENDUM
d. INITIATIVE
e. RECALL
B. CONSTITUTIONAL MANDATE ON CONGRESS
C. ELECTION PERIOD
A. Definitions
1. Suffrage
2. Scope
i. Election: the means by which the people
choose their officials for a definite and fixed
period and to whom they entrust for the time
being the exercise of the powers of
government.
Heads
Katz Manzano Mary Rose Beley
Sam Nuez Krizel Malabanan
Arianne Cerezo Marcrese Banaag
Volunteers
Lilibeth Perez
Dahlia Salamat
LOGISTICS
Charisse Mendoza
SECRETARIAT COMMITTEE
Jill Hernandez
Kinds:
Regular: one provided by law for the
election of officers either nation-wide or
in certain subdivisions thereof, after the
expiration of the full term of the former
officers.
Head
Loraine Mendoza Faye Celso
Mary Mendoza Joie Bajo
Members
3 systems of initiative:
Initiative on the Constitution: petition
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proposing
amendments
Constitution.
to
the
C. Election Period
Unless otherwise fixed by the COMELEC in
special cases, the election period shall
commence 90 days before the day of the
election and shall end 30 days thereafter. [Art.
IX-C, Sec. 9, Const.]
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A.
B.
C.
COMPOSITION
QUALIFICATIONS
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS
1. CONSTITUTIONAL
POWERS
AND
FUNCTIONS
2. STATUTORY POWERS
D. RENDITION OF DECISION
1. COMPOSITION
2. TIME PERIOD AND VOTES REQUIRED
3. COMELEC DECISIONS REVIEWABLE BY
THE SUPREME COURT
E. MEASURES DESIGNED FOR COMELECS
INDEPENDENCE
A. Composition
ii.
Quasi-Judicial Powers
B. Qualifications
1.
2.
3.
4.
Inhibitions/Disqualifications:
1. Shall not, during tenure, hold any other
office or employment.
2. Shall not engage in the practice of any
profession.
3. Shall not engage in the active
management or control of any business
which in any way may be affected by the
functions of his office.
4. Shall not be financially interested,
directly or indirectly, in any contract with,
or in any franchise or privilege granted
by the Government, any of its
subdivisions,
agencies
or
instrumentalities, including GOCCs or
their subsidiaries.
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x.
ix. Recommend
to Congress effective measures
to minimize election spending
to prevent and penalize all forms of
election
frauds,
offenses,
malpractices,
and
nuisance
candidates
to the President
removal of any officer or employee it
has deputized
imposition of disciplinary action for
violation
or
disregard
of,
or
disobedience to its directive, order, or
decision
i.
ii.
of election laws
The COMELEC has the power of a
public prosecutor with the exclusive
authority to conduct the preliminary
investigation and the prosecution of
election offenses punishable under the
election law. The power may be
exercised upon complaint or motu
proprio.
2. Statutory powers
pardon,
amnesty,
parole
or
suspension of sentence for violation of
election laws, rules and regulations
D. Rendition of Decision
1. Composition
The COMELEC may sit en banc or in 2
divisions.
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C.
D.
E.
QUALIFICATIONS
REGISTRATION OF VOTERS
1. DEFINITION
2. SYSTEM
OF
CONTINUING
REGISTRATION
3. DISQUALIFICATION
4. ELECTION REGISTRATION BOARD
5. CHANGE OF RESIDENCE OR ADDRESS
6. CHALLENGES TO RIGHT TO REGISTER
7. DEACTIVATION OF REGISTRATION
8. REACTIVATION OF REGISTRATION
9. CERTIFIED LIST OF VOTERS
INCLUSION AND EXCLUSION PROCEEDINGS
1. JURISDICTION
2. PETITION FOR INCLUSION
3. PETITION FOR EXCLUSION
ANNULMENT OF BOOK OF VOTERS
OVERSEAS ABSENTEE VOTER
1. DEFINITIONS
2. COVERAGE
3. QUALIFICATIONS
4. DISQUALIFICATIONS
5. PERSONAL
OVERSEAS
ABSENTEE
REGISTRATION
6. INCLUSION
AND
EXCLUSION
PROCEEDINGS
7. NATIONAL REGISTRY OF OVERSEAS
ABSENTEE VOTERS
ii.
A. Qualifications
[Art. V, Sec. 1, 1987 Const.]
1. Citizenship: Filipino citizen by birth or
naturalization
5.
B. Registration of Voters
1. Definition
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Period of registration:
No registration shall be conducted within
120 days before a regular election
90 days before a special election
[Sec. 8, R.A. 8189]
PALATINO VS COMELEC
G.R. No. 189868, December 15. 2009
Facts: COMELEC Resolution 8585 set the
deadline for voter registration to 31 October
2009. Petitioners asked the SC to declare the
resolution null and void, and to require
COMELEC to extend the voter registration until
9 January 2010, the day before the 120-day
period prior to the 10 May 2010 regular
elections. COMELEC argued that it is authorize
under the law to fix other dates for pre-election
acts which include voter registration and in
Akbayan-Youth vs. COMELEC, the SC denied a
similar prayer for extension of deadline for voter
registration for the 14 May 2001 elections.
Composition:
Chairman: Election Officer
If disqualified, COMELEC shall
designate an acting Election Officer
Members:
Public school official most senior in
rank
Local civil registrar, or in his
absence, the city or municipal
treasurer. If neither are available,
any other appointive civil service
official from the same locality as
designated by the COMELEC.
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nd
7. Deactivation of Registration
8. Reactivation of Registration
iii.
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5. Personal
Registration
Overseas
Absentee
3. Qualifications
4. Disqualifications
7. National
Registry
Absentee Voters
i.
i.
ii.
of
Overseas
of
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A.
B.
C.
CERTIFICATES OF CANDIDACY
1. CANDIDATE, DEFINITION
2. QUALIFICATIONS
3. DISQUALIFICATIONS
4. FILING AND WITHDRAWAL
5. EFFECT OF FILING
6. SUBSTITUTION OF CANDIDATES
7. DUTY OF COMELEC
8. PETITION TO DECLARE NUISANCE
CANDIDATE
9. PETITION
TO
DENY
DUE
COURSE/CANCEL CERTIFICATE
10. EFFECT OF DISQUALIFICATION CASE
REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL PARTY
1. PARTY SYSTEM
2. DEFINITIONS
3. PURPOSE
4. PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION
5. WHO MAY BE REGISTERED
6. GROUNDS
FOR
REFUSAL/CANCELLATION
7. PARAMETERS IN ALLOCATION OF
SEATS
8. EFFECT OF CHANGE OF AFFLIATION
9. NOMINATION
PARTY-LIST AND DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVES DISTINGUISHED
A. Certificates of Candidacy
1. Candidate, Definition
2. Qualifications
3. Disqualifications
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6. Substitution of Candidates
7. Duty of COMELEC
[Sec. 76, B.P. 881]
General rule: The COMELEC shall have the
ministerial duty to receive and acknowledge
receipt of the certificates of candidacy
provided said certificates are: under oath
and contain all the required data and in the
form prescribed by the Commission.
Exception: COMELEC may go beyond the
face of the certificate of candidacy
i. Nuisance candidates
ii. Petition to deny due course or to cancel
a certificate of candidacy
The COMELEC has no discretion to give or
not to give due course to a certificate of
candidacy filed in due form. While the
COMELEC may look into patent defects in
the certificate, it may not go into matters not
appearing on their face. [Abcede v.
Imperial, (1958)]
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2. Definitions
i.
Party-List
System:
Mechanism
of
proportional representation in the election of
representatives
to
the
House
of
Representatives from national, regional and
sectoral parties or organizations or coalitions
registered with the COMELEC.
ii.
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3 kinds:
National party - constituency is spread
over the geographical territory of at least
a majority of the regions.
Regional party - constituency is spread
over the geographical territory of at least
a majority of the cities and provinces
comprising the region.
Sectoral party organized group of
citizens belonging to any of the following
sectors: labor, peasant, fisherfolk, urban
poor, indigenous cultural communities,
elderly, handicapped, women, youth,
veterans,
overseas
workers
and
professionals whose principal advocacy
pertains to the special interests and
concerns of their sector.
3. Purpose
To enable Filipino citizens belonging to
marginalized and underrepresented sectors,
organizations and parties, and who lack welldefined political constituencies but who could
contribute to the formulation and enactment of
appropriate legislation that will benefit the nation
as a whole, to become members of the House of
Representatives. [Sec. 2, R.A. 7941]
agreement
and
other
relevant
information as the COMELEC may
require
ii.
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Number of seats
available to
x .20 =
party-list
representatives
No. of votes
garnered by
each party
Total no. of
votes cast for
party-list
candidates
the
additional seats shall be computed in
proportion to their total number of votes.
iv. 3-seat limit each party, regardless of the
number of votes it actually obtained, is
entitled to a maximum of 3 seats; one
qualifying and 2 additional seats.
BANAT VS. COMELEC
GR NO. 179271, July 8. 2009
9. Nomination
Representative
Guaranteed
seats of the twopercenters
of
Party-List
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ii.
Manner of election
Effect of disaffiliation with
party
Effect of vacancy
Effect
of
change
in
affiliation within 6 months
prior to election
Effect of loss during
previous election
Party-list representative
National
None
Voted
upon
by
party
or
organization.
Loses his seat, will be substituted
by another
Substitution will be made within the
party
Prohibited
from
sitting
as
representative under his new party
or organization.
Cannot sit
District representative
Legislative district
Resident of his legislative district for at
least 1 year immediately before the
election
Elected personally
Does not lose seat
Special elections provided that the
vacancy takes place at least 1 year
before the next election.
Does not prevent a district representative
from running under his new party.
Can run again
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Scope of electorate
Residence requirement
Chapter V. Election
Expenditures
A.
B.
Campaign
and
ELECTION CAMPAIGN
1. ELECTION CAMPAIGN OR PARTISAN
POLITICAL ACTIVITY
2. CAMPAIGN PERIOD
3. LAWFUL ELECTION PROPAGANDA
4. PROHIBITED ACTS
5. EQUAL ACCESS TO MEDIA TIME AND
SPACE
6. ELECTION SURVEYS
7. RALLIES,
MEETINGS
AND
OTHER
POLITICAL ACTIVITY
ELECTION
CONTRIBUTIONS
AND
EXPENDITURES
1. DEFINITIONS
2. PROHIBITED CONTRIBUTIONS
3. PROHIBITED FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES
4. LIMITATIONS ON EXPENSES
5. STATEMENT OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND
EXPENSES
6. REQUISITES
FOR
PROHIBITED
DONATION
A. Election Campaign
1. Election Campaign or Partisan Political
Activity
2. Campaign Period
i.
ii.
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ii.
ii.
4. Prohibited Acts
For
any
candidate,
political
party,
organization or any person to:
i. Give or accept, directly or indirectly, free
of charge, transportation, food or drinks
or things of value during the five hours
before and after a public meeting, on the
day preceding the election, and on the
day of the election;
ii. Give or contribute, directly or indirectly,
money or things of value for such
purpose (Sec. 89, B.P. 881)
Note:
Sec.
85
Prohibited
election
propaganda of B.P. 881 was repealed by
Sec. 14 R.A. 9006.
v.
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7. Election Surveys
B. Election
Contributions
Expenditures
and
1. Definitions
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2. Prohibited Contributions
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
viii.
Lotteries
Cockfights
Games
Boxing bouts
Bingo
Beauty contests
Entertainments, or cinematographic,
theatrical or other performances
For any person or organization, civic or
religious, directly or indirectly, to solicit
and/or accept from any candidate or from
his
campaign
manager,
agent
or
representative, or any person acting in their
behalf, any gift, food, transportation,
contribution or donation in cash or in kind
from the start of the election period up to
and including election day
Except: normal and customary religious
stipends, tithes, or collections on
Sundays and/or other designated
collection days [Sec. 97, B.P. 881]
4. Limitations on Expenses
For Candidates
President and VP: P10 for every voter
currently registered
Other candidates: P3 for every voter
currently registered in the constituency
where he filed his certificate of
candidacy
5. Statement
Expenses
of
Contributions
and
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Directly or indirectly:
Exceptions:
Normal and customary religious dues or
contributions
Periodic
payments
for
legitimate
scholarships established and school
contributions habitually made before the
prohibited period [Sec. 104, B.P. 881]
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
IN GENERAL
1. WHAT CONSTITUTES AN ELECTION
2. FAILURE OF ELECTIONS; GROUNDS
3. POSTPONEMENT OF ELECTIONS
4. SPECIAL ELECTIONS
BOARD OF ELECTION INSPECTORS
CASTING OF VOTES
1. VOTING HOURS
2. VOTING
3. CHALLENGE OF ILLEGAL VOTERS
4. CHALLENGE
BASED
ON
CERTAIN
ILLEGAL ACTS
COUNTING OF VOTES
1. COUNTING PROPER
2. ELECTION RETURNS
CANVASS(ING OF VOTES)
1. DEFINITIONS
2. COMPOSITION
OF
BOARD
OF
CANVASSERS
3. PROHIBITION ON BOC
4. CANVASS BY THE BOC
5. CERTIFICATE
OF
CANVASS
AND
STATEMENT OF VOTES
6. PROCLAMATION
A. In General
3. Postponement of Elections
Grounds:
i. Violence
ii. Terrorism
iii. Loss or destruction of election
paraphernalia or records
iv. Force majeure
v. Other analogous cause of such a nature
that the holding of a free, orderly and
honest election becomes impossible in
any political subdivision. [Sec. 5, B.P.
881]
2. Failure of Elections
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4. Special Elections
When:
Vacancy
in
HR
(House
of
Representatives) not earlier than 60
days nor longer than 90 days after the
occurrence of the vacancy.
Vacancy in the Senate simultaneous
with the succeeding regular election.
[Sec. 4, R.A. 7166]
Prohibitions:
C. Casting of Votes
1. Voting Hours
2. Voting
Manner of voting:
i.
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ii.
Rejected ballots:
In the event of a rejected ballot, the
voter shall be allowed to re-insert the
ballot. If the PCOS still rejects the ballot,
the voter shall return the ballot to the
Chairman who shall:
i. Distinctly mark the back thereof as
Rejected
ii. Require all members of the BEI to
sign at the back thereof, and place
inside the Envelope for Rejected
Ballots.
No replacement ballot shall be issued to
a voter whose ballot is rejected by the
PCOS.
Any party objecting to the rejection of
the ballot shall reduce his objection in
writing, which the board shall attach and
note in the Minutes. [Art. V, Sec. 36,
COMELEC Res. 8739]
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D. Counting of Votes
1. Counting Proper
Unless
otherwise
ordered
by
the
COMELEC, the BEI shall not stop or
postpone the counting until it has been
completed.
the PCOS shall automatically count the
votes
After all the votes have been counted, the
PCOS shall automatically print 30 copies of
the Election Returns for the national and
local positions. [Art. V, Sec. 38, Comelec
Res. 8739]
2. Election Returns
Contents:
the date of the election
the province, municipality and the
precinct in which it is held and
the votes in figures for each candidate
[Sec. 2(4), R.A. 9369]
Announcement of results:
Transmittal of ERs:
Within 1 hour after the printing of the
election returns, the chairman or any
official authorized by COMELEC shall,
in the presence of watchers and
representatives of the accredited
citizen's
arm,
political
parties/candidates, if any, electronically
transmit the precinct results to:
i. the respective levels of board of
canvasser
ii. to the dominant majority and
minority party
iii. to the accredited citizen's arm and
iv. Kapisanan ng mga Broadcasters ng
Pilipinas (KBP) [Sec. 19, R.A. 9369]
E. Canvassing of Votes
1. Definitions
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i.
Vice Chairman
Member
Province
Provincial
election
supervisor or lawyer in the
COMELEC regional office
Provincial fiscal
Provincial superintendent
of schools
City
City election registrar or a
lawyer of COMELEC;
In cities with more than 1
election
registrar,
COMELEC shall designate
City fiscal
City superintendent of
schools
Municipality
Election
registrar
or
COMELEC representative
Municipal treasurer
Most senior district school
supervisor or in his
absence, a principal of the
school
district
or
elementary school
In case of non-availability, absence, disqualification due to relationship, or incapacity for any cause of
any of the members, COMELEC may appoint the following as substitutes, in the order named:
Chairman
Vice Chairman
Member
Province
City
Municipality
Same as
Chairman
Same
as
Chairman
for
Vice-
for
Vice-
3. Prohibitions on BOC
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Chairman
b. Partial
proclamation:
Notwithstanding
pendency
of
any
pre-proclamation
controversy, COMELEC may summarily
order proclamation of other winning
candidates whose election will not be
affected by the outcome of the controversy.
[Sec. 21, R.A. 7166]
6. Proclamation
c.
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B.
C.
CANCELLATION
OF
CERTIFICATE
OF
CANDIDACY
1. GROUNDS
2. NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS
3. PROCEDURE
PRE-PROCLAMATION CONTROVERSIES
1. JURISDICTION
2. WHEN NOT ALLOWED
3. NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS
4. ISSUES THAT MAY BE RAISED
5. ISSUES THAT CANNOT BE RAISED
6. PROCEDURE
7. EFFECT
OF
FILING
OF
PREPROCLAMATION
8. EFFECT
OF
PROCLAMATION
OF
WINNING CANDIDATE
9. PETITION
TO
ANNUL/SUSPEND
PROCLAMATION
10. DECLARATION
OF
FAILURE
OF
ELECTION
DISQUALIFICATION CASES
1. PROCEDURE
2. EFFECT
A. Cancellation
Candidacy
of
Certificate
of
1. Jurisdiction
COMELEC has exclusive jurisdiction over preproclamation cases. It may order, motu proprio
or upon written petition, the partial or total
suspension of the proclamation of any
candidate-elect or annul partially or totally any
proclamation, if one has been made. [Sec. 242,
BP 881]
3. Nature of Proceedings
Heard summarily by the COMELEC after due
notice and hearing. This is because canvass and
proclamation should be delayed as little as
possible.
1. Grounds
i.
ii.
2. Nature of Proceedings
Summary
3. Procedure
B. Pre-Proclamation Controversies
(asked in 1987, 1988, 1996)
Any question or matter pertaining to or affecting:
the proceedings of the board of canvassers,
or
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Who:
Any candidate, political party or coalition of
political parties
Note: Non-compliance with any of the steps
above is fatal to the pre-proclamation
petition.
The right of the prevailing party in the preproclamation contest to the execution of
COMELECs decision does not bar the
losing party from filing an election
contest.
6. Procedure
a. Questions involving the composition or
proceedings of the board of canvassers, or
correction of manifest errors
Where:
Either in the Board of Canvassers or directly
with the COMELEC. [Sec. 17, R.A. 7166]
When:
1. a
petition
involves
the
illegal
composition or proceedings of the
board, must be filed immediately when
the board begins to act as such
[Laodeno v. Comelec], or at the time of
the appointment of the member whose
capacity to sit as such is objected to if it
comes after the canvassing of the
board, or immediately at the point where
the proceedings are or begin to be
illegal. Otherwise, by participating in the
proceedings, the petitioner is deemed to
have acquiesced in the composition of
the BOC.
2. If the petition is for correction, it must be
filed not later than 5 days following the
date of proclamation, and must implead
all candidates who may be adversely
affected thereby. [Sec. 5(b), Rule 27,
COMELEC Rules of Procedure]
is
General
rule:
A
pre-proclamation
controversy shall no longer be viable after
the proclamation and assumption into office
by the candidate whose election is
contested.
The remedy is an election
protest before the proper forum.
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9. Petition
to
Proclamation
Annul
or
Suspend
Procedure:
1) Petitioner files verified petition with the
Law Department of the COMELEC.
2) Unless a shorter period is deemed
necessary by circumstances, within 24
hours, the Clerk of Court concerned
serves notices to all interested parties,
indicating therein the date of hearing,
through the fastest means available.
3) Unless a shorter period is deemed
necessary by the circumstances, within
2 days from receipt of the notice of
hearing, any interested party may file an
opposition with the Law Department of
the COMELEC.
4) The COMELEC proceeds to hear the
petition. The COMELEC may delegate
the hearing of the case and the
reception of evidence to any of its
officials who are members of the
Philippine Bar.
5) The COMELEC then decides whether to
grant or deny the petition. This lies
within the exclusive prerogative of the
COMELEC.
C. Disqualification Cases
1. Procedure
i.
2. Effect
(asked in 1990, 1992, 1996, 2003)
Any candidate who has been declared by final
judgment to be disqualified shall not be voted
for, and the votes cast for him shall not be
counted. The fact that the candidate who
obtained the highest number of votes is later
declared to be disqualified or not eligible for the
office to which he was elected, does not
necessarily entitle the candidate who
obtained the second highest number of votes
to be declared the winner of the elective
office.
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A.
B.
C.
2. Certificate of Candidacy
1) Continued misrepresentation or holding
out as a candidate of a disqualified
candidate or one declared by final and
executory judgment to be a nuisance
candidate [Sec. 27f, R.A. 6646]
2) Knowingly inducing or abetting such
misrepresentation of a disqualified or
nuisance candidate [Sec. 27f, R.A. 6646];
3) Coercing,
bribing,
threatening,
harassing, intimidating, terrorizing, or
actually causing, inflicting or producing
violence,
injury,
punishment,
torture,
damage,
loss
or
disadvantage
to
discourage any other person or persons
from filing a certificate of candidacy in
order to eliminate all other potential
candidates from running in a special election
[Sec. 5, R.A. 8295]
3. Election Campaign
1) Appointment
or
use
of
special
policemen, special agents or the like during
the campaign period [Sec. 261m, B.P. 881]
2) Use of armored land, water or aircraft
during the campaign period [Sec. 261r, B.P.
881]
3) Unlawful electioneering [Sec. 261k, B.P.
881]
4) Acting as bodyguards or security in the
case of policemen and provincial guards
during the campaign period (Sec. 261t, B.P.
881)
5) Removal, destruction, obliteration, or
tampering of lawful election propaganda,
or preventing the distribution thereof (Sec.
83, B.P. 881 vis--vis Sec. 262, B.P. 881)
D. Election Offenses
1. Registration
1) Failure of the Board of Election Inspectors
4. Voting
1) Vote-buying and vote-selling (Sec. 261a,
B.P. 881)
2) Conspiracy to bribe voters (Sec. 261b,
B.P. 881): A disputable presumption of a
conspiracy to bribe voters is created when
there is proof that at least 1 voter in
different precincts representing at least
20% of the total precincts in any
municipality, city or province has been
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5. Counting of Votes
1) Tampering, increasing, decreasing votes, or
refusal to correct tampered votes after
proper verification and hearing by any
member of the board of election inspectors
[Sec. 27b, R.A. 6646]
A special election offense to be known
as electoral sabotage and the penalty to
be imposed shall be life imprisonment.
[Sec. 42, RA 9369]
2) Refusal to issue to duly accredited watchers
the certificate of votes cast and the
announcement of the election, by any
member of the board of election inspectors
[Sec. 27c, R.A. 6646]
6. Canvassing
9. Other Prohibitions
1) Unauthorized printing of official ballots and
election returns with printing establishments
that are not under contract with the
COMELEC (Sec. 27a, R.A. 6646)
2) Wagering upon the results of elections (Sec.
261c, B.P. 881)
3) Sale, etc. of intoxicating liquor on the day
fixed by law for the registration of voters in
the polling place, or the day before the
election or on election day (Sec. 261dd (1),
B.P. 881)
4) Opening booths or stalls within 30 meters of
any polling place (Sec, 261dd (2), B.P. 881)
5) Holding fairs, cockfights, etc. on election day
(Sec. 261dd (3), B.P. 881)
6) Refusal to carry election mail during the
election period (Sec. 261dd (4), B.P. 881).
In addition to the prescribed penalty, such
refusal constitutes a ground for cancellation
or revocation of certificate of public
convenience or franchise.
7) Discrimination in the sale of air time (Sec.
261dd (5), B.P. 881) In addition to the
prescribed penalty, such refusal constitutes
a ground for cancellation or revocation of the
franchise.
10. Penalties
For individuals
Imprisonment of not less than 1 year but
not more than 6 years, without probation
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For a Foreigner
Imprisonment of not less than 1 year but
not more than 6 years (without
probation);
Deportation after service of sentence
For a Political Party
Payment of a fine not less than P10,000
after a criminal conviction
3.
4.
5.
6.
F. Prescription
5 years from the date of their commission. If the
discovery of the offense be made in an election
contest proceeding, the period of prescription
shall commence on the date on which the
judgment in such proceedings becomes final
and executory. [Sec. 267, B.P. 881]
7.
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TABLE of CONTENTS
B.
C.
233
LAW ON PUBLIC OFFICERS
Ria Dooc
Lead Writer
Dianne Patawaran
Mike Rivera
Writers
POLITICAL LAW
Jennifer Go
Subject Editor
ACADEMICS COMMITTEE
Kristine Bongcaron
Michelle Dy
Patrich Leccio
Editors-in-Chief
LECTURES COMMITTEE
Michelle Arias
Camille Maranan
Angela Sandalo
Heads
Katz Manzano Mary Rose Beley
Sam Nuez Krizel Malabanan
Arianne Cerezo Marcrese Banaag
Volunteers
LOGISTICS
Charisse Mendoza
SECRETARIAT COMMITTEE
Jill Hernandez
Head
Loraine Mendoza Faye Celso
Mary Mendoza Joie Bajo
Members
B.
C.
D.
PUBLIC OFFICE
1. DEFINITION
2. PURPOSE
3. NATURE
4. ELEMENTS
5. PUBLIC OFFICE V. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
6. PUBLIC OFFICE V. PUBLIC CONTRACT
7. NO VESTED RIGHT TO PUBLIC OFFICE
8. PUBLIC OFFICE V. PROPERTY
9. CREATION OF PUBLIC OFFICE
10. METHODS OF ORGANIZING PUBLIC
OFFICE
11. MODIFICATION AND ABOLITION OF
PUBLIC OFFICE
12. ESTOPPEL IN DENYING EXISTENCE OF
OFFICE
PUBLIC OFFICER
1. DEFINITION
2. A PERSON CANNOT BE COMPELLED TO
ACCEPT PUBLIC OFFICE; EXCEPTIONS
3. PUBLIC
OFFICERS
POWER
IS
DELEGATED, NOT PRESUMED
CLASSIFICATION OF PUBLIC OFFICES AND
PUBLIC OFFICERS
DE FACTO OFFICERS
1. DE FACTO DOCTRINE
2. DEFINITION OF DE FACTO OFFICER
A. DE FACTO V. DE JURE
B. OFFICER DE FACTO V. INTRUDER
3. ELEMENTS OF DE FACTO OFFICERSHIP
4. OFFICE
CREATED
UNDER
AN
UNCONSTITUTIONAL STATUTE
5. LEGAL EFFECT OF ACTS OF DE FACTO
OFFICERS
6. LIABILITIES OF DE FACTO OFFICERS
7. RIGHT TO COMPENSATION OF DE
FACTO OFFICER
A. Public Office
1. Definition
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2. Purpose
3. Nature
Philippine Constitution
Art. XI
Sec. 1. Public office is a public trust. Public officers
and employees must, at all times, be accountable to
the people, serve them with utmost responsibility,
integrity, loyalty, and efficiency; act with patriotism
and justice, and lead modest lives.
4. Elements
i.
ii.
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Object
Subject
Matter
Scope
Where
duties
are
defined
Public Office
Incident
of
sovereignty.
Sovereignty
is
omnipresent.
To carry out the
sovereign as well as
governmental
functions affecting
even persons not
bound
by
the
contract.
A
public
office
embraces the idea
of tenure, duration,
continuity, and the
duties
connected
therewith
are
generally continuing
and permanent.
Duties
that
are
generally continuing
and permanent.
The law
Public Contract
Originates
from
will of contracting
parties.
Obligations
imposed only upon
the persons who
entered into the
contract.
Exceptions:
In quo warranto proceedings relating
to the question as to which of 2 persons
is entitled to a public office
In an action for recovery of
compensation accruing by virtue of the
public office
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Composition
one head assisted
by subordinates
Board
System
Efficiency
Swifter decision and
action
but may sometimes
be hastily made
Mature studies and
deliberations
but
may be slow in
responding to issues
and problems
12. Estoppel
Office
in
Denying
Existence
of
B. Public Officer
1. Definition
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EXCEPTIONS:
When citizens are required, under
conditions provided by law, to render
personal military or civil service (see
Sec. 4, Art. II, 1987 Const.);
When a person who, having been
elected by popular election to a public
office, refuses without legal motive to be
sworn in or to discharge the duties of
said office. This is a felony.
Art 234, RPC: Refusal to discharge
elective office- the penalty of arresto
mayor or a fine not exceeding 1,000
pesos, or both, shall be imposed upon
any person who, having been elected by
popular election to a public office, shall
refuse without legal motive to be sworn
in or to discharge the duties of said
office.
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or
Compensation
Constitutional
Statutory
National
Local
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Civil
Military
Quasi-judicial
Ministerial
De Jure
De Facto
Lucrative
Honorary
D. De Facto Officers
1. De Facto Doctrine
He must have:
acted as an officer for such length of
time,
under color of title and under such
circumstances
of
reputation
or
acquiescence by the public and public
authorities,
as to afford a presumption of election or
appointment, and
induce people, without inquiry, and
relying on the supposition that he is the
officer he assumes to be, to submit to or
invoke his action.
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De Jure
A de jure office exists;
De Facto
De jure office;
of
How ousted
Cannot be ousted.
Validity of official
acts
Rule
on
Compensation
Basis of authority
De Facto
He becomes officer under any of the 4
circumstances discussed under Part II
(above).
Color of right or title to office
Validity
"official" acts
of
Rule
on
compensation
Nature
Intruder
He possesses office and performs
official acts without actual or apparent
authority.
None. Neither lawful title nor color of
right to office.
Absolutely void;
His acts can be
impeached at any time in any
proceeding (unless and until he
continues to act for a long time, creating
a presumption of his right to act) (De
Leon, 119)
Not entitled to compensation at all.
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Basis
Authority
4. Office
created
under
unconstitutional statute
an
Officers
[Monroy v. CA (1967)]
EXCEPTIONS
Where there is no de jure public officer, the
officer de facto who in good faith has had
possession of the office and has
discharged the duties pertaining thereto is
legally entitled to the emoluments of the
office. [Monroy v. CA [1967])
In Civil Liberties Union v. Executive
Secretary (1991), even as EO No. 284 was
declared unconstitutional because it
allowed Cabinet members to hold multiple
offices in direct contravention of the
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DEFINITIONS
POWER TO PRESCRIBE QUALIFICATIONS
TIME OF POSSESSION OF QUALIFICATIONS
PRESUMPTION OF ELEGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS USUALLY PRESCRIBED
RELIGIOUS TEST/QUALIFICATION IS NOT
REQUIRED
G. DISQUALIFICATIONS TO HOLD PUBLIC
OFFICE
A. Definition
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D. Eligibility is Presumed
E. Qualifications
Constitution
Prescribed
By
1. For President
(Sec. 2, Art. VI, Constitution) and Vice
President (Sec. 3, Art. VII, Constitution)
Natural-born citizen
40 years old on election day
Philippine resident for at least 10 years
immediately preceding election day
2. For Senator
(Sec. 3, Art. VI, Constitution)
Natural-born citizen
35 years old on election day
able to read and write
registered voter
resident of the Philippines for not less
than two years immediately preceding
election day
3. For Congressmen
(Sec. 6, Art. VI, Constitution)
Natural-born citizen
25 years old on election day
able to read and write
registered voter in district in which he
shall be elected
resident thereof for not less than one
year immediately preceding election day
4. Supreme Court Justice
Natural born citizen
at least 40 years old
15 years or more as a judge or engaged
in law practice
of proven competence, integrity, probity
and independence (C.I.P.I.)
5. Civil Service Commissioners
(Sec. 1 [1], Art. IXB. Constitution)
Natural-born citizen
35 years old at time of appointment
proven capacity for public administration
not a candidate for any elective position
in election immediately preceding
appointment
6. COMELEC Commissioners
(Sec. 1[1], Art. IXC)
Natural-born citizen
35 years old at time of appointment
college degree holder
not a candidate for elective position in
election
immediately
preceding
appointment
chairman and majority should be
members of the bar who have been
engaged in the practice of law for at
least 10 years
7. COA Commissioners
Natural-born citizen
35 years old at time of appointment
CPA with >10 year of auditing
experience or
Bar member engaged in practice of law
for at least 10 years
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G. Disqualifications
Office
to
Hold
Public
Senator or Member of
the
House
of
Representatives
Disqualifications
shall not hold any other
office or employment
during
their
tenure,
UNLESS
otherwise
provided
in
the
Constitution, (Art. VII,
Sec. 13)
may not hold during his
term any other office or
employment
in
the
Government,
or
any
subdivision, agency or
instrumentality
thereof,
including government owned
or
-controlled
corporations
or
their
subsidiaries
effect: or else he forfeits
his seat
shall
also
not
be
appointed to any office
when such was created or
its
emoluments
were
increased during his term.
(Art. VI, Sec 13)
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Members
of
Constitutional
Commission
the
Ombudsman and
Deputies
Members
Constitutional
Commissions,
Ombudsman and
Deputies
his
of
the
his
Members
of
Constitutional
Commissions,
the
Ombudsman and his
Deputies
The Presidents spouse
and
relatives
by
consanguinity or affinity
within the fourth civil
degree
Other Disqualifications
1. Mental or physical incapacity
2. Misconduct or crime: persons convicted
of crimes involving moral turpitude are
USUALLY disqualified from holding
public office.
3. Impeachment
4. Removal or suspension from office: not
presumed non-imposable when such
ineligibility is not constitutional or
statutory declared.
5. Previous tenure of office: for example,
an appointed Ombudsman is absolutely
disqualified for reappointment (Article
XI, Constitution).
6. Consecutive terms limit:
i. Vice-President = 2 consecutive
terms
ii. Senator = 2 consecutive terms
Public
officers
voluntary
renunciation of office for any length
of time an interruption in the
continuity of his service for the full
term for which he was elected.
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Members
of
the
Supreme Court and
other courts established
by law
v.
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A.
A. Modes of
Relation
Commencing
Security
of
tenure?
Is
prior/1st
office
abandoned
when
1. Definition
Designation
Imposition
of
additional
duties
upon
existing office
Extent
Powers
of
Limited
Appointment
Appointing
authority
selects
an
individual who
will occupy a
certain
public
office
Comprehensive
a
2nd
appointive
position
is
assumed?
Usually YES
C. Appointment
Definition
a
2nd
designated
position
is
assumed?
NO
B. Election
Yes.
Official
1. Election
2. Appointment
3. Others:
i. Succession by operation of law;
ii. Direct provision of law, e.g. ex-officio
officers
No.
3. Classification of Appointments
Permanent:
the permanent appointee:
must be qualified
must be eligible
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is constitutionally guaranteed
security of tenure
(Duration) until lawful termination.
Note: Conditional appointments are not
permanent.
Temporary:
an acting appointment;
the temporary appointee NEED NOT be
qualified or eligible;
(No Security of Tenure) revocable at
will: just cause or valid investigation
UNNECESSARY;
an acting appointment is a
temporary
appointment
and
revocable
in
character.
[Marohombsar v. Alonto (1991)]
A temporary appointee is like a
designated officer they:
o occupy a position in an acting
capacity and
o do not enjoy security of tenure.
[Sevilla v. CA (1992)]
Even a Career Service Officer
unqualified for the position is
deemed
temporarily-appointed.
Thus he does not enjoy security of
tenure he is terminable at will.
A public officer who later accepts a
temporary appointment terminates
his relationship with his former
office. [Romualdez III v. CSC
(1991)]
EXCEPT Fixed-Period Temporary
Appointments: may be revoked
ONLY at the periods expiration.
Revocation before expiration must
be for a valid cause.
(Duration)
until
a
permanent
appointment is issued.
5. Presidential Appointees
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Applicable
to
COMELEC
Commissionsers, being permanent
appointments, do not violate the
Constitutional
prohibition
on
temporary or acting appointments of
COMELEC Commissioners.
D. Qualification
Standards
and
Requirements under the Civil Service
Law
1. Qualification Standards
3. No Property Qualifications
4. Citizenship
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6. Effect
of
Pardon
upon
the
Disqualification to Hold Public Office
(Asked in 1999)
Upon recommendation
Advisory.
Presumed.
Administrators of public officers, primarily
the department heads should be entrusted
with plenary, or at least sufficient, discretion.
Their position most favorably determines
who can best fulfill the functions of a
vacated office. There should always be full
recognition of the wide scope of a
discretionary authority, UNLESS the law
speaks in the most mandatory and
peremptory tone, considering all the
circumstances. [Reyes v. Abeleda (1968)]
Discretionary Act.
Appointment is an essentially discretionary
power. It must be performed by the officer in
whom it is vested, the only condition being
that the appointee should possess the
qualifications required by law. [Lapinid v.
CSC (1991)]
is
not
Merely
F. Effectivity of Appointment
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GENERAL RULE:
An appointment, once made, is irrevocable
and not subject to reconsideration.
It vests a legal right. It cannot be taken
away EXCEPT for cause, and with
previous notice and hearing (due
process).
It may be issued and deemed complete
before acquiring the needed assent,
confirmation, or approval of some other
officer or body.
EXCEPTIONS:
Appointment is an absolute nullity
[Mitra v. Subido (1967)];
Appointee commits fraud [Mitra v.
Subido, supra];
Midnight appointments
General Rule: A President or Acting
President shall not appoint 2 months
immediately
before
the
next
presidential elections until his term
ends. (Art. VII, Sec. 15, 1987
Const.)
Exception: Temporary appointments
to
executive
positions
when
continued vacancies will prejudice
public service or will endanger
public safety.
I.
SCOPE:
Embraces
all
branches,
subdivisions, instrumentalities and agencies
of the Government, including GOCCs with
original charters (Art. IX-B Sec. 2(1),
Constitution)
Classes of Service
1. Career Service Entrance based on
merit and fitness determined by
competitive examinations, or based on
highly
technical
qualifications,
opportunity for advancement to higher
career positions and security of tenure.
Exclusive Jurisdiction
Disciplinary cases
Cases involving personnel action
affecting the Civil Service employees
Appointment through certification
Promotion
Transfer
Reinstatement
Reemployment
Detail, reassignment
Demotion
Separation
Employment status
Qualification standards
Recall of appointment. Includes the authority
to recall an appointment which has been
initially approved when it is shown that the
same was issued in disregard of pertinent
CSC laws, rules and regulations.
as opposed to Recall under Sec 69-75 of the
Local Government Code:
Requisites:
Appoint only according to merit and
fitness, to be determined as far as
practicable.
Require a competitive examination.
Exceptions:
(Positions
where
Appointees
are exempt from
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Competitive
Examination
Requirements)
o Policy determining - in which
the officer lays down principal or
fundamental guidelines or rules;
or formulates a method of action
for government or any of its
subsidiaries
o Primarily Confidential denoting
not only confidence in the
aptitude of the appointee for the
duties of the office but primarily
close intimacy which ensures
freedom of intercourse without
embarrassment or freedom from
misgivings or betrayals on
confidential matters of the state
(Proximity Rule as enunciated
in De los Santos v Mallare
[1950])
o Highly Technical requires
possession of technical skill or
training in a superior degree.
(i.e. City Legal Officer)
o
Next-in-rank Rule.
o The person next in rank shall be
given
PREFERENCE
in
promotion when the position
immediately above his is
vacated.
o BUT the appointing authority still
exercises discretion and is not
bound by this rule, although he
is required to specify the
special reason or reasons for
not appointing the officer nextin-rank.
Automatic Reversion Rule.
o All appointments involved in a
chain of promotions must be
submitted simultaneously for
approval by the Commission.
o The
disapproval
of
the
appointment of
a person
proposed to a higher position
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No commission of delinquency
or misconduct, and is not
separated.
Same
effect
as
Executive
Clemency,
which
completely
obliterates the adverse effects of the
administrative decision which found
him guilty of dishonesty. He is
restored ipso facto upon grant of
such. Application for reinstatement
= unnecessary.
o
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TABLE of CONTENTS
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TABLE of CONTENTS
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Sherwin Ebalo
Lead Writer
Paulyne Caspillan
Karlo Noche
Writers
POLITICAL LAW
Jennifer Go
Subject Editor
ACADEMICS COMMITTEE
Kristine Bongcaron
Michelle Dy
Patrich Leccio
Editors-in-Chief
LECTURES COMMITTEE
Michelle Arias
Camille Maranan
Angela Sandalo
Heads
Katz Manzano Mary Rose Beley
Sam Nuez Krizel Malabanan
Arianne Cerezo Marcrese Banaag
Volunteers
LOGISTICS
Charisse Mendoza
SECRETARIAT COMMITTEE
Jill Hernandez
Head
Loraine Mendoza Faye Celso
Mary Mendoza Joie Bajo
Members
I.
A. Definition
A Local Government Unit (LGU) is a political
subdivision of the State which is constituted by
law and possessed of substantial control over its
own affairs. Remaining to be an intra sovereign
subdivision of a sovereign nation, but not
intended to be an imperium in imperio, the LGU
is autonomous in the sense that it is given more
powers, authority, responsibilities and resources.
[ Alvarez vs Guingona (1996)]
Local government is interchangeable with
municipal corporation.
The City of Manila, being a mere municipal
corporation, has no right to impose taxes.
[Basco vs PAGCOR (1991)]
Municipal Corporation vs Quasi-municipal
corporation
A municipal corporation exists by virtue of,
and is governed by, its charter. A quasimunicipal corporation operates directly as
an agency of the state to help in the
administration of public functions. [Singco,
(1955)]
B. Dual Nature
Sec. 15, LGC. Every LGU created or recognized
under this Code is a body politic and
corporate endowed with powers to be exercised
by it in conformity with law. As such, it shall
exercise powers as a political subdivision of the
national government and as a corporate entity
representing the inhabitants of its territory.
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Principles
of
instituted
through
a
system
of
decentralization
B. Local Autonomy
Illustrations
The CSC cannot declare the provision upon
recommendation of the local chief executive
concerned as merely directory. Such
provision is in consonance with local
autonomy. [San Juan vs CSC (1991)]
An A.O. may not compel LGUs to reduce
their total expenditures. Supervising officials
may not lay down or modify the rules. These
rules were made in furtherance of local
autonomy. [Pimentel vs Aguirre (2000)]
HOWEVER, the Constitution did not intend,
for the sake of local autonomy, deprive the
legislature of all authority over LGUs, in
particular, concerning discipline. [Ganzon vs
CA (1991)]
C. Decentralization
NOTE: Decentralization is a means to achieve
local autonomy.
Autonomy is either (1) decentralization of
administration or (2) decentralization of power.
There is decentralization of administration
when the central government delegates
administrative powers to political subdivisions in
order to broaden the base of government power.
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C. Devolution
(asked in 1999)
B. Scope
RA 7160 (LGC), Sec. 4
The LGC shall apply to:
provinces
cities
municipalities
barangays
other political subdivisions as may be
created by law; and
to the extent herein provided, to officials,
offices, or agencies of the national
government.
C. Rules of Interpretation
LGC, Sec. 5
Sec. 5. Rules of Interpretation. - In the
interpretation of the provisions of this Code, the
following rules shall apply:
1. In case of doubt on any provision on a
power of an LGU:
Liberal interpretation
in favor of devolution of powers
in favor of existence of power
2. In case of doubt on any tax ordinance or
revenue measure:
Construed strictly against LGU
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CREATION
A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
B. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
1. METROPOLITAN
POLITICAL
SUBDIVISIONS
2. HIGHLY URBANIZED CITIES AND
INDEPENDENT COMPONENT CITIES
3. AUTONOMOUS REGIONS
C. AUTHORITY TO CREATE LGUS
D. CREATION AND CONVERSION OF LGUS
E. PLEBISCITE
F. BEGINNING OF CORPORATE EXISTENCE
II. DIVISION AND MERGER; ABOLITION
A. DIVISION AND MERGER
B. ABOLITION
III. SETTLEMENT OF BOUNDARY DISPUTES
A. JURISDICTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR
SETTLEMENT OF BOUNDARY DISPUTE
B. APPEAL
C. MAINTENANCE OF THE STATUS QUO
I.
Creation
(Art. X, 1987 Consti.)
A. General Provisions
Sec. 10. No province, city, municipality, or barangay
may be created, divided, merged, abolished, or its
boundary substantially altered, except:
group themselves,
B. Specific Requirements
1) Metropolitan Political Subdivisions
Sec. 11. The Congress may, by law, create special
metropolitan political subdivisions, subject to a
plebiscite as set forth in Section 10 hereof.
The component cities and municipalities:
3) Autonomous Regions
Sec. 15. There shall be created autonomous regions
in Muslim Mindanao and in the Cordilleras consisting
of provinces, cities, municipalities, and geographical
areas sharing common and distinctive historical
and cultural heritage, economic and social
structures, and other relevant characteristics
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LGC, Sec. 6
A local government unit may be
o created, divided, merged, abolished, or its
boundaries substantially altered
The
authority
to
create
municipal
corporations is essentially legislative in
nature [Pelaez v. Auditor General (1965)]
Requisites: (LACA)
(a) valid law authorizing incorporation;
(b) attempt in good faith to organize it;
(c) colorable compliance with law; and
(d) assumption of corporate powers.
De Facto Corporations
De facto municipal corporation: There is defect
in creation; legal existence has been recognized
and acquiesced publicly and officially.
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Criteria
LGC, Sec. 7
As a general rule, the creation of a local
government unit or its conversion from one level
to another level shall be based on verifiable
indicators of viability and projected capacity to
provide services, to wit: (IPL)
1. Income. - must be sufficient, based on
Illustrations
The requirement on metes and bounds was
meant merely as a tool in the establishment
of LGUs. So long as the territorial jurisdiction
of a city may be reasonably ascertained, the
intent behind the law
(i.e., the
determination of the territorial jurisdiction
over which governmental powers may be
exercised) has been sufficiently served. A
cadastral type description is not necessary.
[Mariano v. COMELEC (1995)]
NOTE: The ruling in Mariano is an exception
to the general rule of proper identification
because of its peculiar facts: (1) the
legislature
deliberately
omitted
the
description in metes and bounds because of
the pending litigation between Makati and
Taguig over Fort Bonifacio; (2) RA 7854
provided that the territory of the City of
Makati will be the same as that of the
Municipality of Makati, thus making the
territorial jurisdiction of Makati ascertainable
(subject, of course, to the result of the
unsettled boundary dispute).
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economically
dislocated
by
the
separation of a portion thereof have the
right to vote in said plebiscite. What is
contemplated by the phrase political units
directly affected is the plurality of political
units which would participate in the
plebiscite. [Padilla v. COMELEC (1992)]
NOTES:
For provinces and cities, the income
requirement must be satisfied; and EITHER
population OR territory.
E. Plebiscite
LGC, Sec. 10
No creation, division, merger, abolition, or
substantial alteration of boundaries of local
government units shall take effect unless
there is:
Law or ordinance
Approved by a majority of the votes cast
in a plebiscite called for the purpose
in the political unit or units directly
affected.
Said plebiscite shall be conducted by
the
commission
on
elections
(COMELEC)
- Within one hundred twenty (120) days from
the date of effectivity of the law or ordinance
effecting such action, unless said law or
ordinance fixes another date.
Illustrations
When the law states that the plebiscite shall
be conducted in the political units
directly affected, it means that the
residents of the political entity who would be
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Income
Population
Territory
Manner of
Creation
Province
LGC 460-461
Average annual
income,
as
certified by the
Department of
Finance, of not
less
than
P20,000,000
based on 1991
constant prices
City
RA 9009 (2001)
Average
annual
income,
as
certified by the
Department
of
Finance, of at least
P100,000,000 for
the
last
2
consecutive years
based on 2000
constant prices
Municipality
LGC 441-442
Average
annual
income, as certified
by the provincial
treasurer, of at
least
P2,500,000.00 for
the
last
two
consecutive years
based on 1991
constant prices
Barangay
LGC 385-386
No
minimum
requirement
for
income
250,000
inhabitants
150,000
inhabitants
25,000 inhabitants
2,000 inhabitants
5,000 inhabitants, in
cities
and
municipalities
within
MM
and
other
metropolitan political
subdivisions
or in
highly urbanized cities
No
minimum
requirement for area
contiguous
territory of at least
2
2,000 km
contiguous territory
2
of at least 100 km
contiguous territory
2
of at least 50 km
requirement
on
land area shall not
apply where the
city proposed to be
created
is
composed of 1 or
more islands; the
territory need not
be contiguous if it
comprises 2 or
more islands
By an Act
Congress
By an Act
Congress
requirement
on
land area shall not
apply where the
municipality
proposed to be
created
is
composed of 1 or
more
islands;
territory need not
be contiguous if it
comprises 2 or
more islands
By an Act of
Congress
of
of
For creation of specific LGUs, please check LGC 385-386, 441-442, 449-450, 460-461
By law or by an
ordinance
of
the
sangguniang
panlalawigan
or
panlungsod; In case of
the
creation
of
barangays
by the
sangguniang
panlalawigan,
the
recommendation
of
the
sangguniang
bayan concerned shall
be necessary
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Requirements
Requirements
Province
LGC 460-461
City
RA 9009 (2001)
Municipality
LGC 441-442
Plebiscite
(in LGUs
directly
affected)
Approval must be
by majority of the
votes cast; except
otherwise
provided in the
Act of Congress,
the
plebiscite
shall
be
held
within 120 days
from effectivity of
the
law
or
ordinance
effecting
such
action
Approval must be
by majority of the
votes cast; except
otherwise provided
in the Act of
Congress,
the
plebiscite shall be
held within 120
days
from
effectivity of the
law or ordinance
effecting
such
action
Approval must be
by majority of the
votes cast; except
otherwise provided
in the Act of
Congress,
the
plebiscite shall be
held within 120
days from effectivity
of the law or
ordinance effecting
such action
Barangay
LGC 385-386
By
an
Act
of
Congress, to enhance
the delivery of basic
services
in
the
indigenous
cultural
communities
Approval must be by
majority of the votes
cast; plebiscite shall
be held within such
period of time as may
be determined by the
law
or
ordinance
creating
said
barangay.
Effects of division
1. The legal existence of the original
municipality is extinguished
2. Property, rights and powers are acquired by
the dividing LGUs [Martin, supra]
B. Abolition
LGC, Sec. 9
A local government unit may be abolished:
when its income, population, or land
area has been irreversibly reduced to
less than the minimum standards
prescribed for its creation under Book III
of this Code, as certified by the national
agencies mentioned in Section 7 hereof
to Congress or to the sangguniang
concerned, as the case may be.
The law or ordinance abolishing a local
government unit shall specify the province,
city, municipality, or barangay with which
the local government unit sought to be
abolished will be incorporated or
merged.
When there is no dissolution
1. Non-user or surrender of charter
2. Failure to elect municipal officers
3. Change of sovereignty
4. Change of name
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A. Jurisdictional
Responsibility
Settlement of Boundary Dispute
LGC, Sec. 118
If the LGUs involved
are:
for
or
of
a component city or
municipality on the one
hand and a highly
urbanized city on the
other; or two (2) or
more highly urbanized
cities,
jointly referred
settlement
to
respective
sanggunians of
parties.
Boundary disputes
shall be referred for
settlement to:
sangguniang
panlungsod
or
sangguniang
bayan
concerned.
sangguniang
panlalawigan
concerned.
for
the
the
B. Appeal
LGC, Sec. 119.
Within the time and manner prescribed by
the Rules of Court, any party may elevate
the decision of the sanggunian concerned to
the proper Regional Trial Court having
jurisdiction over the area in dispute.
The Regional Trial Court shall decide the
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Powers
and
I.
POWERS IN GENERAL
A. SOURCES
B. CLASSIFICATION
C. EXECUTION OF POWERS
II. POLITICAL AND CORPORATE NATURE OF
LGUs
III. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS
A. GENERAL WELFARE (POLICE POWERS)
B. POWER TO GENERATE REVENUE
(POWER TO TAX)
C. EMINENT DOMAIN
D. BASIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES
E. RECLASSIFICATION OF LANDS
F. CORPORATE POWERS
G. LOCAL LEGISLATIVE POWER
I.
Powers in General
Municipal Corporations
or
C. Execution of Powers
LGC Sec.18
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Implications
A municipal corporation performs twin
functions. Firstly, it serves as an
instrumentality of the State in carrying out
the functions of a government. Secondly, it
acts as an agency of the community in the
administration of local affairs. It is in the
latter character that it is a separate entity
acting for its own purposes and not a
subdivision of the state. [Lidasan v
COMELEC (1967)]
The holding of a town fiesta is a proprietary
function, though not for profit, for which a
rd
municipality is liable for damages to 3
persons ex contractu or ex delicto. [Torio v
Fontanilla (1978)]
Corporate/
Municipal
Corporate
entity
representing inhabitants
of its territory
Includes those which
are ministerial, private
and corporate
Can be held liable ex
contractu or ex delicto
Examples:
Municipal waterworks
Slaughterhouses
Markets
Stables
Bathing
establishments
Wharves
Fisheries
Maintenance of parks,
golf courses,
cemeteries, airports
1. Police Power
Nature
The police power of a municipal corporation
extends to all the great public needs, and, in
a broad sense includes all legislation and
almost every function of the municipal
government. Public purpose is not
unconstitutional
merely
because
it
incidentally benefits a limited number of
persons. The drift is towards social welfare
legislation geared towards state policies to
provide adequate social services, the
promotion of general welfare and social
justice [Binay v Domingo (1991)]
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2. Limitations
1. The General Welfare Clause cannot be used
to justify an act that is not specifically
authorized by law.
2. Powers of the LGUs under the general
welfare clause (LGC Sec.16)
Powers expressly granted to the LGU
Power necessarily implied therefrom
Powers necessary, appropriate, or
incidental for its efficient and effective
governance
3. For ordinance to be valid exercise of police
power [Tatel v. Mun. of Virac (1992)]:
1. Not contrary to the Constitution
and/or statute
2. Not unfair or oppressive
3. Must not be partial or discriminatory
4. Not prohibit but may regulate trade
5. General and consistent with public
policy
6. Not unreasonable
Illustrations: Police Power Applies
A municipal ordinance prescribing the
zonification
and
classification
of
merchandise and foodstuff sold in the public
market [Eboa v Municipality of Daet (1950)]
restiveness
cannot be a
permit. The
amorphous.
of Balanga
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3. Abatement of Nuisance
LGC sec.447 and 458
Sangguniang
Bayan
and
Sangguniang
Panlungsod have:
Power to regulate activities relative to the
use of land, buildings and structures within
their jurisdiction
To promote the general welfare and
For said purpose declare, prevent or
abate any nuisance
Coverage
Respondents cannot seek cover under the
General Welfare Clause authorizing the
abatement of nuisances without judicial
proceedings. That tenet applies to a
nuisance per se, or one which affects the
immediate safety of persons and property
and may be summarily abated under the
undefined law of necessity [Monteverde v
Generoso (1928)].
NOTES:
The provisions of the Code DO NOT make a
distinction between nuisance per se and
nuisance per acccidens, thus creating a
presumption that LGUs can abate all kinds of
nuisances without need of a judicial order.
However, the jurisprudence holds that LGUs
can abate extrajudicially only nuisances per
se.
4. Closure of Roads
LGC Sec.21
subject,
those
within
Illustrations
A public street is property for public use
hence, outside the commerce of man. It may
not be the subject of lease or other contract.
Such leases are null and void for being
contrary to law. The right of the public to use
the city street may not be bargained away
through contract. The authorization given for
the use of the city street as a vending area
for stallholders who were granted licenses
by the City Government contravenes the
general law that reserves city streets and
roads for public use. It may not infringe upon
the vested right of the public to use city
streets for the purpose they were intended
to serve. [Dacanay vs Asistio (1992)]
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C. Eminent Domain
LGC Sec.19
Eminent Domain -- It is the ultimate right of the
sovereign power to appropriate not only public
but private property of citizens within the
territorial sovereignty to public purpose [Charles
River Bridge vs. Warren Bridge, (1837)]
Requisites for a Valid Exercise of Eminent
Domain (COP-JO)
a. Through the Chief Executive of LGU
b. Acting pursuant to an ordinance
c. For the purposes of:
Public use or welfare
For the benefit or the poor and the
landless
d. Payment of just compensation
Amount determined by proper court
Based on fair market value at the time of
the taking
e. Valid and definite offer made
Right by the State to immediately take
possession:
Upon filing of expropriation proceedings
Upon deposit with proper court of at least
15% of the fair market value of the property
Article 35 IRR of LGC
Offer to buy private property for public use
or purpose shall be in WRITING. It shall
specify the property sought to be acquired,
the reasons for the acquisition, and the price
offered.
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Municipality
Agriculture and fishery
extension and on-site
research services and
facilities
Health services
Same
Same
Katarungang
Pambarangay
Maintenance of roads,
bridges
and
water
supply systems
Infrastructure facilities
(e.g.
plaza,
multipurpose hall)
Information and reading
center
Satellite
market
or
public
Province
Agricultural
extension
and on-site research
services and facilities;
organization of farmers
and
fishermens
cooperatives
Same,
including
hospitals and tertiary
health services
Same, including rebel
returnees
and
evacuees,relief
operations
population
development services
N/A
Similar to those
municipality
City
See municipality
province
and
275
See municipality
province
and
See municipality
province
and
See municipality
province
and
N/A
for
Upgrading
and
modernization of tax
information
and
collection services
Enforcement of forestry
laws,
limited
to
community-based
forestry
projects,
pollution control law,
small-scale mining law,
mini-hydroelectric
See municipality
province
and
See municipality
province
and
See municipality
province
and
See municipality
province
See municipality
province
and
and
Barangay
Agricultural
services
Barangay
Municipality
Province
projects
purposes
City
for
local
School Buildings
Public cemetery
Tourism facilities
E. Reclassification of Lands
Tourism
development
and
promotion
programs
Same
Industrial research and
development services
Low cost housing and
other mass dwellings
Investment
support
services
Inter-municipal
telecommunication
services
By a City or Municipality
Through an ordinance passed by
Sanggunian
After conducting public hearings
Provide manner of disposition
Land ceases to be economically
feasible and sound for agricultural
purposes as determined by the
Department of Agriculture
Land shall have substantially
greater
economic
value
for
residential, commercial, or industrial
purposes, as determined by the
Sanggunian
Limited to the following percentage of
the total agricultural land area at the
time of passage of the ordinance
For
highly
urbanized
and
independent component cities: 15%
For component cities and first to the
third class of municipalities: 10%
For
fourth
to
sixth
class
municipalities: 5%
Limited
by
RA
6657
or
the
Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law
Agricultural lands distributed to
agrarian reform beneficiaries shall
not be affected
Conversion into other purposes
governed by sec.56 RA6657
Nothing repealing, amending or
modifying RA6657
and
and
and
Same
Same
Same
Same
Adequate
communication
and
transportation facilities.
By the President
When public interest so requires
Upon recommendation of the NEDA
May authorize a city or municipality to
reclassify lands in excess of the limits
LGC Sec. 20
See municipality
province
See municipality
province
See municipality
province
NOTES:
Land use conversion: the act or process of
changing the current use of a piece of
agricultural land into some other use as
approved by the DAR
Reclassification: designation of intended
use of land within the territory. The land is
not currently used as agricultural, although it
is classified as such
Requisites for Reclassification of Land:
(PAO)
1. Ordinance passed by Sanguniang Bayan or
Panglungsod
after
public
hearings
conducted for the purpose
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Cases
The authority of a municipality to fix and
collect rents for water supplied by its
waterwork system is expressly granted by
law. However, even without these provisions
the authority of the municipality to fix and
collect fees from its waterworks would be
justified from its inherent power to
administer what it owns privately. [NAWASA
v Dator (1967)]
F. Corporate Powers
LGC Sec 22
LGC Sec.23
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Presided by (Sec.49):
Vice-governor or vice-mayor or punong
barangay will vote only in case of a tie
because he is not a member of the
Sanggunian. [Perez vs Dela Cruz
(1969)]
Exercised by (Sec.48)
Sangguniang panlalawigan for the
province
Sangguniang panglungsod for the city
Sangguniang bayan for the municipality
Sangguniang barangay for the barangay
Quorum (Sec.53)
Quorum. Majority of all members of the
Sanggunian who have been elected and
qualified
Questions of quorum is raised: the
presiding officer shall immediately
proceed to call the roll of the members
and announce the results
No quorum: the presiding officer may
declare a recess until such time as a
quorum is constituted
OR a majority of the members
present may adjourn from day to
day and may compel the immediate
attendance of any member absent
without justifiable cause by arresting
the absent member and present him
at the session
No business shall be transacted
Sessions (Sec.52)
Regular sessions: fixed by resolution on
st
1 day of the session immediately
following the election of its members
Minimum numbers of regular
sessions:
once
a
week
(panlalawigan, panlungsod, bayan)
and twice a month for the
Sangguniang Barangay
Special session: may be called by the
local chief executive or by a majority of
the members of the Sanggunian-cause:
when public interest demands
Written notice: served personally at
the members usual place of
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Reviewed by
Furnish
copies
of
ordinances or resolution
within
Period
to
documents
examine
Ground
to
invalidate
ordinance or resolution
Barangay Ordinances
Sangguniang panglungsod or
sangguniang bayan
10 days after enactment of ALL
ordinances
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Cases
The LGC does not mandate that no other
business may be transacted on the first regular
session except to take up the matter of adopting
or updating rules. All that the law requires is that
on the 1 regular sessionthe sanggunian
concerned shall adopt or update its existing
rules or procedures. Until the completion of the
adopted or updated rules, the rules of the
previous year may be used. [Malonzo v Zamora
(1999)]
* Conflict of interest
Sec 50
Upon assumption of office, make a full
disclosure of:
His business and financial interests
Professional relationship or any
relation by affinity or consanguinity
within the fourth civil degree
Which he may have with any person,
firm, or entity affected by any ordinance
or resolution which relationship may
result in conflict of interest including:
Ownership of stock or capital, or
investment, in the entity or firm to
which the ordinance or resolution
may apply
Contracts or agreements with any
person or entity which the ordinance
or resolution under consideration
may affect conflict of interest.
TEST: One where it may be reasonably
deduced that a member of a sanggunian may
not act in the public interest due to some private,
pecuniary, or other personal considerations that
may tend to affect his judgment to the prejudice
of the service or the public
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Judicial Intervention
Rules of Court, Rule 63, Sec.4
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Local
Initiative
and
DEFINITION
REQUIREMENTS
PROCEDURE
EFFECTIVITY OF LOCAL PROPOSITIONS
LIMITATIONS ON INITIATIVES
LIMITATIONS UPON LOCAL LEGISLATIVE
BODIES
A. Definition
NOTE:
Garcia v COMELEC (1994): Both a resolution
and an ordinance may be the proper subjects
of an initiative or a referendum
(Based on LGC Sec. 120-127 and RA 6735:
AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A SYSTEM OF
INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM)
B. Requirements
a. Referendum or initiative affecting a
resolution or ordinance passed by the
legislative assembly of a province or city:
o petition must be signed by at least 10%
of the registered voters in the province
or city,
o of which every legislative district must
be represented by at least 3% of the
registered voters therein;
o Provided, however, that if the province
or city is composed only of 1 legislative
district, then at least each municipality in
a province or each barangay in a city
should be represented by at least 3% of
the registered voters therein.
b. Referendum or initiative on an ordinance
passed in a municipality: petition must be
signed by at least 10% of the registered
voters in the municipality, of which every
barangay is represented by at least 3% of
the registered voters therein
c.
C. Procedure
a. Not less than 1,000 registered voters in case
of provinces and cities, 100 in case of
municipalities, and 50 in case of barangays,
may file a petition with the local legislative
body, respectively, proposing the adoption,
enactment, repeal, or amendment, of any
law, ordinance or resolution
b. If no favorable action thereon is made by
local legislative body within 30 days from its
presentation, the proponents through their
duly
authorized
and
registered
representative may invoke their power of
initiative, giving notice thereof to the local
legislative body concerned
c. 2 or more propositions may be submitted in
an initiative
d. Proponents shall have 90 days in case of
provinces and cities, 60 days in case of
municipalities, and 30 days in case of
barangays, from notice mentioned in
subsection (b) hereof to collect the required
number of signatures
e. The petition shall be signed before the
Election Registrar, or his designated
representative, in the presence of a
representative of the proponent, and a
representative of the regional assemblies
and local legislative bodies concerned in a
public place in the LGU
f. If the required number of signatures are
obtained, the COMELEC shall then set a
date for the initiative for approval of the
proposition within 60 days from the date of
certification by the COMELEC in case of
provinces and cities, 45 days in case of
municipalities, and 30 days in case of
barangays
E. Limitations on Initiatives
a. The power of local initiative shall not be
exercised more than once a year.
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Chapter
IV.
Referendum
Cases
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DEFENSE
Exercise of due diligence
in the selection and
supervision is not a
defense.
Illustrations
1. On Contract
RULE: The LGU is liable only for contracts that
are intra vires.
The Doctrine of Implied Municipal Liability
provides that an LGU may become obligated
upon an implied contract to pay reasonable
value of the benefits accepted by it as to
which it has the general power to contract
[Cebu vs IAC (147 S 447)]
BUT the LGU may not be estopped in order
to validate a contract which the LGU is not
authorized to make EVEN IF it has accepted
the benefits thereunder [San Diego vs Mun.
Of Naujan (107 P 112)]
A private individual who deals with a LGU is
imputed with constructive knowledge of the
extent of the power or authority of the LGU
to enter into contracts. Thus, ordinarily, the
doctrine of estoppel does not lie against the
LGU.
2. On Tort
If in the performance of a governmental
function, the LGU is NOT liable
o The prosecution of crimes, even if injury
occurs [Palafox vs Ilocos Norte (1958)]
If in the performance of a proprietary
function, the LGU is liable
o The improper grant of a ferry service
franchise [Mendoza vs de Leon (1916)]
o NOTE: Municipal corporations liability to
private persons for the wrongful
exercise of the corporate powers is the
same as that of a private corporation or
individual [Mendoza vs de Leon (1916)]
o Deaths caused by a collapsed stage in a
town fiesta [Torio vs Fontanilla (1978)]
o Back pay or wages of employees
illegally dismissed, including those
involving
primary
governmental
functions (eg policemen) [Guillergan v
Ganzon (1966)]
3. By Express Provision of Law
Article 2189, CC
o When a person falls in an open manhole
in the city streets [Manila vs Teotico
(198)]
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4. On Violation of Law
When the Mayor refused to abide by a TRO
issued by the court, he may be held in
contempt [Moday v CA (1997)]
When the LGU does not pay the statutory
minimum wage (mandated by law) even if
there is lack of funds [Racho vs Ilagan,
Isabela (198)]
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I.
II.
III.
IV.
EXECUTIVE SUPERVISION
CONSULTATIONS
RELATIONS WITH PNP
OTHER RELATIONS
I.
Executive Supervision
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National Agencies
National Agencies (Sec. 25 (b),(c),(d)
LGC)
With
project
implementation
functions: ensure participation of
LGUs
in
planning
and
implementation of national projects;
With field units or branches in an
LGU: furnish the local chief
executive of the LGU concerned
with monthly reports including duly
certified budgetary allocations and
expenditures;
Upon request of LGU, the President
may direct the appropriate national
agency
to
provide
financial,
technical or other forms of
assistance at no extra cost to the
LGU concerned.
The petitioners are under the impression that the
1987 Constitution has left the President mere
supervisory powers, which supposedly excludes
disciplinary authority and the power of
investigation.
It is a mistaken impression because
supervision is not incompatible with
disciplinary authority, and investigating is not
inconsistent with overseeing in supervision,
although it is a lesser power than altering in
control. The Constitution did not, for the sake of
local autonomy, intend to deprive the legislature
or the President of all authority over municipal
corporations,
in
particular,
concerning
discipline. [Ganzon v. CA (supra)]
Sec. 187 of the LGC authorizes the Secretary of
Justice to review only the Constitutionality or
legality of the tax ordinance and, if warranted, to
revoke it on either or both of these grounds. He
is not permitted to substitute his own
judgment for the judgment of the local
government that enacted the measure. An
officer in control may order the act undone, or
redone, or may even decide to do it himself.
Thus, the act of the DOJ Secretary in declaring
the Manila Revenue Code null and void for noncompliance with the requirements of the law was
not an act of control but of mere supervision.
[Drilon v. Lim (1994)]
II. Consultations
LGC Sec. 2(c), 26, 27
A. Declaration of Policy
C. Prior Consultation
Sec. 27, LGC
No project or program shall be implemented:
1. Without prior consultation
with LGUs, non-governmental and
people's organizations, and other
concerned sectors of the community,
conducted by all national agencies and
offices (Sec. 2(c) LGC)
with
LGUs,
nongovernmental
organizations,
and
other
sectors
concerned (Sec. 26 LGC)
o conducted by the national agency or
government-owned or -controlled
corporation
o authorized or involved in the
planning and implementation of any
project or program that may cause
- pollution
- climatic change
- depletion of non-renewable
resources
- loss of crop land, rangeland, or
forest cover
- extinction of animal or plant
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Component cities
Municipalities
Through the city and municipality,
with respect to barangays
o
o
species
Explain the goals and objectives
Explain its impact upon the people
and the community in terms of
environmental or ecological balance
Measures that will be undertaken to
prevent or minimize the adverse
effects
of sanggunian
Participation
of
Local
Government
Executives in the Administration of the PNP
RA 8551, Sec. 62-65
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peace
and
order
council
the
appointment of new members of the
PNP to be assigned to their respective
cities or municipalities without which no
such appointments shall be attested
Control and supervision of anti-gambling
operations shall be within the jurisdiction of
local government executives
Cases
Local executives are only acting as
representatives of NAPOLCOM. Unless
countermanded by NAPOLCOM, their acts
are valid. [Carpio vs Exec Sec (1992)]
B. Relations
with
organizations
Non-Governmental
Sec 34-36
LGUs shall promote the establishment of
peoples
and
nongovernmental
organizations
They may form joint ventures to engage in
the delivery of certain basic services,
capacity building and livelihood projects, etc.
The LGU may provide assistance (financial
or otherwise) for economic, sociallyoriented, environmental or cultural projects
o Requisites: Action by local chief
executive and concurrence of the
sanggunian; The project is to be
implemented within the territorial
jurisdiction of the LGU
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I.
A. Qualifications
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Candidate for
- Governor
- Vice-governor
- Member of the
Sangguniang
Panlalawigan
- Mayor
- Vice-mayor
- Member of the
Sangguniang Panlungsod
Minimum Age at
Election Day
23
18
18
at least 15 years of
age but not more than
18 years of age on
election day
(as amended under
RA 9164)
Citizenship
(Asked in 1992)
LGC Sec. 39
(Asked in 1992, 2003, 2005)
(ACRRA)
Citizen of the Philippines
Registered voter in the place where s/he
seeks to be elected
Residency, in place where s/he seeks to be
elected, for at least 1 year immediately
preceding the day of the election
Able to read and write Filipino or any other
local language or dialect
Age requirement:
21
Residency
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Age
The SK official must not have turned 21
before his election. The petitioner, being 21
years and 11 mos. old when she assumed
office, was over the age limit. [Garvida vs
Sales (1997)]
B. Disqualifications
(Asked in 1986, 1993, 1994, 1999, 2001)
LGC, Sec. 40
7. Insane or feeble-minded
Second-Placer Rule
(asked in 2003)
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Retention
and
Re-
Moral Turpitude:
Fencing (Dela Torre v. COMELEC
[1996])
Direct bribery (Magno v. COMELEC
[2002])
Dual Citizenship:
Not an automatic disqualification; filing
of certificate of candidacy is sufficient to
renounce foreign citizenship (declaration
under oath of maintenance of true faith
and allegiance to the Constitution of the
Philippines) [Valles v. COMELEC
(2000)]
Other grounds:
Vote-buying (upon determination in a
summary administrative proceeding)
[Nolasco v. COMELEC (1997)]
Removal by administrative proceedings:
(perpetual disqualification) [Lingating v.
COMELEC (2002)])
Removal of a candidate prior to LGC
cannot be used as a ground for
disqualification [Grego v. COMELEC
(1997)]
Should be a final determination
[Lingating v. COMELEC (2002)]
Subsequent re-election cannot be
deemed a condonation if there was
already a final determination of his guilt
before the re-election [Reyes v.
COMELEC (1996)]
When
re-election
considered
a
condonation: if the proceedings are
abated due to elections. In this case,
there is no final determination of
misconduct [Malinao v. Reyes (1996)]
Effect of probation:
Probation has no effect to applicability
of Sec. 40(a) as it only suspends the
execution of the sentence [dela Torre
v COMELEC (1996)]
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RA 9225: Citizenship
acquisition Act of 2003
C. Manner of Election
Regular Members of
Sangguniang
Panlalawigan,
Sangguniang
Panlungsod
and
Sangguniang Bayan
Elected by registered
voters
of
the
Katipunan
ng
Kabataan
Elected by district:
st
nd
1 and 2 -class
provinces= 10
regular members
rd
3 and 4th-class = 8
5th and 6th-class =6
Sangguniang Barangay
Members
Provided:
If province has more
than 5 districts, each
district shall have 2
sangguniang
panlalawigan
members.
Elected at large
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D. Term of Office
Qualified
appointive
officials
and
employees in the career service of the
subprovinces at the time of their
conversion into regular provinces shall
continue in office in accordance with
civil service law, rules and regulations.
and
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E. Rules on Succession
1. Successors in permanent vacancies in office
of local chief executive.
Sec. 44, LGC: (Asked in 1995, 1996, 2002,
2008)
Permanent vacancy entails that an elective
local official:
DR VaReReQI
fills a higher vacant office;
refuses to assume office;
fails to qualify;
dies;
is removed from office;
voluntarily resigns; or
is otherwise permanently incapacitated
to discharge the functions of his office.
Office where
Permanent
Vacancy Occurs
Governor
Mayor
Office
of
the
governor or [and]
vice-governor,
mayor or [and] vicemayor
Highest
ranking
sanggunian member;
In case of his permanent
inability, the 2nd highest
ranking
sanggunian
member;
Subsequent vacancies are
filled automatically by the
other
sanggunian
members according to
their ranking.
Office
of
the
Punong Barangay
Highest
ranking
sanggunian
barangay
member;
In case of his permanent
inability, the 2nd highest
ranking
sanggunian
member.
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Representation of the
youth and the barangay in
the sanggunian
Office where
Temporary
Vacancy
Occurs
Governor
Mayor
Punong
barangay
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1) Person designated in
writing by the said local
chief executive
Authorization shall
specify the powers
and functions that the
designate will
exercise, except the
power to appoint,
suspend, or dismiss
employees
2) Vice-governor, vicemayor or highest
Sangguniang Barangay
member, if the local chief
executive fails or refuses
to designate
In this case,
assumption into office
th
shall be on the 4
day of absence of the
local chief executive
(automatically)
Cases
The LGC is silent on the mode of
succession when there is a temporary
vacancy in the office of the vice-governor.
In this case, there was a vacancy when the
vice-governor automatically assumed the
governorship pending the determination of
who is the local chief executive. Because of
such circumstances, the President, through
the Secretary of Local Government, may
make the temporary appointment. [Menzon
v. Petilla (1991)]
The
local
executive
chief
The governor
The Vice-governor or
city/municipal
vicemayor
The
mayor
city/municipal
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Local
chief
executive
traveling within
the country but
outside
his
territorial
jurisdiction for a
period
not
exceeding three
(3) consecutive
days
Expenses:
The
Annual
General
Appropriations Act contains a provision for a
contingency fund at the disposal of the
COMELEC. [S75, LGC]
COMELEC
candidates
announces
acceptance
of
Cases
A petition for recall that is signed only by the
petitioner but does not bear the names of
the citizens who have allegedly lost
confidence in the official should be
dismissed. [Angobung vs Comelec (1997)]
Whether or not the electorate of the
municipality has lost confidence in their
incumbent mayor is a political question.
Loss of confidence is the formal withdrawal
by the electorate of their trust in a persons
ability to discharge his office previously
bestowed on him by the same electorate.
[Evardone v. COMELEC (1991)]
Recall is a mode of removal of a public
official by the people before the end of
his term of office. The peoples prerogative
to remove a public official is an incident of
their sovereign power and in the absence of
constitutional restraint, the power is implied
in all governmental operations. Such power
has been held to be indispensable for the
proper administration of public affairs.
[Garcia v. COMELEC (1993)]
The Liga ng mga Barangay and the
Preparatory Recall Assembly are entirely
different entities even if they may have the
same members. [Malonzo vs Comelec
(1997)]
NOTE: Under RA9244, the Congress removed
the Preparatory Recall Assembly as a mode of
recall.
A Regular local election is necessary in order to
replace the local elective official who is sought to
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F. Recall
How Initiated
1. by any private individual or any
government officer or employee by filing
a sworn written complaint (verified)
2. by the Office of the President or any
government agency duly authorized by
G. Discipline
1. Administrative Action
AO 23, as amended by AO 159 (1994) and AO
66 (1999): Prescribing the Rules and
Procedures
on
the
Investigation
of
Administrative Disciplinary Cases
Coverage:
administrative
disciplinary
charges against
the governors, and members of the
sangguniang panlalawigan;
the mayors, vice mayors, and members
of the sangguniang panlungsod of highly
urbanized
cities,
independent
component cities, and component cities;
and
the mayors, vice mayors, and members
of the sangguniang panlungsod or
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Where
Complaint
to
File
Cases
Supervision and discipline. The President is
not devoid of disciplinary powers because
he merely has supervisory powers under the
Constitution. Supervision is not incompatible
with disciplining authority. [Ganzon vs CA
(1991)]
Valid delegation. Under AO 23, the
delegation of the power to investigate to the
Sec of Interior is valid. What cannot be
delegated is the power to discipline. [Joson
vs Torres (290 S 279)]
Prejudicial question? The administrative
investigation can proceed even during the
pendency of an appeal of audit findings to
the Commission on Audit [Salalima vs
Guingona (257 S 55)]
Provincial Governor
Mayor
Period:
Any
single
preventive
suspension of local elective officials
shall not extend beyond 60 days;
Provided that, in the event that several
administrative cases are filed against an
elective official:
he
cannot
be
preventively
suspended for more than 90 days
within a single year
on the same ground or grounds
existing and known at the time of
the first suspension.
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2. Penalties
a. Suspension
Limitations: The penalty of suspension:
shall not exceed the unexpired term of
the respondent
shall not exceed a period of 6 months
for every administrative offense
shall not be a bar to the candidacy of
the respondent so suspended as long
as he meets the qualifications required
for the office. (Sec. 66, LGC)
b. Removal
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3. Power of Tribunals
The Ombudsman
(Asked in 1999, 2003)
Preventive Suspension
under the LGC
Requirements:
The Courts
RA 3019
The term office in Sec. 13 of RA 3019
(pertaining to mandatory preventive suspension)
applies to any office which the officer might
currently be holding and not necessarily the
particular office in relation to which the official is
charged. The imposition of the suspension,
though mandatory, is not automatic or selfoperative. A pre-condition is the existence of a
valid Information, determined at a presuspension hearing. [Segovia v. Sandiganbayan
(1999)]
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Sandiganbayan
PD 1606, as amended by RA 8249
4.
5. Effect of Re-election
Administrative Appeals
Sec. 67
Within 30 days from receipt of decisions:
Decisions of:
Sangguniang
Panglungsod of
component cities
Sangguniang Bayan
Sangguniang
Panlalawigan
Sangguniang
Panglungsod of:
highly urbanized
cities
independent
component cities
Office of the President
Sangguniang
Panlalawigan
A. Appointments
Under the LGC and RAC, the provincial
governor is not authorized to appoint or even
designate a person in cases of temporary
absence or disability. Power resides in the
President or the Secretary of Finance.
[Dimaandal v. COA (1998)]
NOTE: Difference between designation and
appointment In designation, additional tasks
are assigned, but there is no corresponding
salary increase.
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B. Discipline
authority
to
Essential elements of
abandonment:
1. Intent to abandon
2. Overt act by which
the intention is to
be carried into
effect
C. Removal
In interpreting its own rules as it did, the CSC
was acting within its constitutionally delegated
power to interpret its own rules. The CSC, by
ruling that the employee took an automatic leave
of absence, was merely interpreting its own rule
on requirement of approved leave. [City
Government of Makati City v. CSC (2002)]
D. Officials
Common
to
All
Municipalities, Cities and Provinces
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
q.
r.
s.
t.
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Elements of unlawful
intervention
Accused is public officer
Accused has direct or
indirect
financial
or
pecuniary interest in any
business, contract, or
transaction,
WON
prohibited by law
He intervenes or takes
part in his official capacity
in connection with such
interest
Elements of prohibited
interest
Public Officer
He has direct or indirect
financial or pecuniary
interest in any business,
contract, transaction
He is prohibited from
having such interest by
the Const. or law
B. Practice of Profession
LGC, Sec. 90
All governors and mayors are prohibited
from:
o practicing their profession
o engaging in any occupation other than
the exercise of their functions as local
chief executives.
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NOTES:
Instances when a private lawyer can
represent a LGU
When the municipality is an adverse
party in a case involving the provincial
government or another municipality or
city within the province
Where original jurisdiction is vested with
the SC
Test as to when a local government
official can secure the services of private
counsel: Nature of the action and the relief
that is sought
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Cases
The Special Education Fund covers the
salary and benefits of extension classes
teachers but not college scholarship funds.
[COA Cebu Province v. Province of Cebu
(2001)]
The requirement that DECS shall consult the
local school board in Sec 99, LGC applies to
appointments made by DECS, not to
appointments made by the Pres. [Osea vs
Malaya (2002)]
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B.
C.
D.
THE BARANGAY
1. KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY
2. SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN
THE MUNICIPALITY
THE CITY
THE PROVINCE
A. The Barangay
LGC Sec. 384-439
The barangay is the basic political unit. Its roles
are:
1. Primary planning and implementing unit of
government policies, plans, programs,
projects and activities in the community;
2. Forum wherein the collective views may be
expressed, crystallized and considered; and
3. Where disputes may be amicably settled.
(Sec 384, LGC)
1. Katarungang Pambarangay
LGC Sec. 399-422
The previous law on Katarungang Pambarangay
has already been revised by the LGC and it has
three significant features:[Uy v. Contreras
(1994)]
PD 1508
Authority over criminal
offenses limited to those
punishable
by
imprisonment
not
exceeding 30 days or a
fine not exceeding P200
No similar provision
No similar provision
2)
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A.
3)
Officers Involved
1. Lupong Tagapamayapa.
i. It is composed of the punong barangay
as chairman and 10 to 20 members. It is
constituted every 3 years.
ii. Powers:
1. Administrative supervision over the
conciliation panels
2. Meet monthly to provide a forum for
exchange of ideas among its
members and the public of matters
relevant to the amicable settlement
of disputes, and to enable various
conciliation panel members to share
with one another their observations
in effecting speedy resolutions of
disputes
3. Other powers and duties as may be
prescribed by law or ordinance
2. Pangkat ng Tagapagkasundo.
There shall be constituted for each
dispute brought before the lupon a
conciliation panel
Consisting of 3 members who shall be
chosen by the parties to the dispute
from the members of the lupon.
If the parties cannot agree on the
pangkat membership, the same shall be
determined by lots drawn by the lupon
chairmen
2. Sangguniang Kabataan
LGC Sec. 423-439
Creation and Composition
There shall be in every barangay a sangguniang
kabataan to be composed of a chairman, seven
members, a secretary and a treasurer. An official
who, during his term of office, shall have passed
the age of 21 shall be allowed to serve the
remaining portion of the term for which he was
elected.
B. The Municipality
Effect of the settlement agreement and
arbitration award
The amicable settlement and arbitration
award shall have the force and effect of a
final judgment unless repudiation of the
settlement has been made or a petition to
nullify the award has been filed before the
proper city or municipal court (Section 416)
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d.
C. The City
LGC Sec. 448-458
Quick Facts about the City
May be created, divided, merged, abolished only by
Congress subject to the approval by a majority of he
votes cast in a plebiscite in the LGU directly affected.
License to engage in a
profession
Board or Commission
tasked to regulate the
particular profession
Authorizes
a
natural
person to engage in the
practice or exercise of his
or her profession
Cityhood laws
RA 9009 increased the income threshold in
the creation of a city to P100 million, and in
effect amending Sec 450 of the LGC.
A number of municipalities had pending
cityhood bills (stating that they will be
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D. The Province
LGC Sec. 459-469
Quick Facts about the Province
May be created, divided, merged, abolished only by
Congress subject to the approval by a majority of he
votes cast in a plebiscite in the LGU directly affected.
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POSTING
AND
PUBLICATION
OF
ORDINANCES WITH PENAL SANCTIONS
PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF TAX
ORDINANCES
PROVISIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION
A. Posting
and
Publication
Ordinances with Penal Sanctions
of
B. Penalties for
Ordinances
Violation
of
Tax
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AUTONOMOUS
REGION
IN
MUSLIM
MINDANAO
II. CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
III. THE
METROPOLITAN
MANILA
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
I.
315
II. Cordillera Administrative Region
EO. 220: Act Creating the Cordillera
Administrative Region
RA 6766: Organic Act of Cordillera Autonomous
Region
Nature
III. The
Metropolitan
Development Authority
Manila
3.
4.
5.
6.
Cities covered:
Caloocan
Manila
Mandaluyong
Makati
Pasay
Pasig
Quezon, and
Muntinlupa (marikina? Taguig?)
Municipalities covered:
Las Pias
Malabon
Marikina
Navotas
Paraaque
Pateros
San Juan
Taguig
Valenzuela
The MMDA shall:
perform planning, monitoring and
coordinative functions, and
exercise regulatory and supervisory
authority over the delivery of metro-wide
services within Metro Manila
without diminution of the autonomy of
the LGUs concerning purely local
matters.
7.
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