Part I.

Basic Constitutional Principles

Topics Included:
Definition, Nature, Classification
Essential qualities of a written Constitution
Basic Constitutional Precepts: permanence and interpretation
Self-Executing and Non- Self-Executing Provisions
General Provisions
Amendment or Revision
1. De Leon v. Esguerra (153 SCRA 602)
2. Imbong v. COMELEC (35 SCRA 28)
3. Santiago v. COMELEC (270 SCRA 106)
4. Lambino v. COMELEC (505 SCRA 160)
5. Javellana v. Executive Secretary, G.R. No. L-36142, 50 SCRA 33
6. Perfecto v. Meer, G.R. No. L-2348, Feb. 27, 1950, 85 Phil. 552
7. Endencia v. David, G.R. No. L-6355-56, Aug. 31, 1953, 93 Phil. 696
8. Nitafan v. Comm. Of Internal Revenue, G.R. No. 78780, July 23, 1987, 152 SCRA 284
9. Manila Prince Hotel v. GSIS, G.R. No. 122156, Feb. 3, 1997
10. Defensor-Santiago v. Comelec, GR 127325, March 19, 1997
11. Tolentiono v. Comelec, GR L-34150, Oct. 16, 1971, 41 SCRA 702