DRAFT*

Political Law Review Dean Eduardo Sanson

First Semester, 2015-2016 Judge Edilwasif Baddiri

Required Textbook

Bernas S.J., Fr. Joaquin (2011) The 1987 Philippine Constitution: A Comprehensive
Reviewer, Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc.
Bernas S.J., Fr. Joaquin (2003) The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines: A
Commentary, Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc.
Nachura, Antonio (2006) Outline Reviewer in Political Law, Quezon City: VJ Graphil Arts,
Inc.

Classroom Policies

Students are expected to have read the assigned materials for the class sessions and will be
called for recitation.

University rules governing absences are observed.

Cell phones and other electronic devices must be kept in silent mode. Students must refrain
from using these devices during classroom sessions.

Plagiarism and cheating are grave offenses of intellectual dishonesty and are punishable by
university rules.

Consultation and discussion is available upon request of the student. Email me:
ebaddiri@gmail.com

A. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 1

Preamble

Article I: The National Territory

R.A. 9255 or the New Baselines Law of 2009

1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
Reagan v. Commissioner, 30 SCRA 968
People v. Gozo, 53 SCRA 476
Magallona v. Ermita, 655 SCRA 476

Article II: Declaration of Principles and State Policies

Legal Value of Article II

Tondo Medical v. CA, 527 SCRA 746 (2007)
Bases Conversion and Development Authority v. Commission on Audit, 580 SCRA 295

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Section 1. Philippines as a Democratic and Republican State
In re Letter of Associate Justice Puno, 210 SCRA 588
Republic v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 104768, July 21, 2003
Co Kim Cham v. Valdez Tan Keh, 75 PHIL 113 (1945)
ACCFA v. CUGCO, 30 SCRA 649 (1969)
PHHC v Court of Industrial Relations, 150 SCRA 296
Spouses Fontanilla v. Hon. Maliaman, GR Nos. 55963, February 27, 1991
People v. Gozo, 53 SCRA 476 (1973)

Section 2. Generally Accepted Principles of International Law

Agustin v. Edu, 88 SCRA 195
JBL Reyes v. Bagatsing, GR No. 65366, October 25, 1983
Tanada v. Angara, 272 SCRA 18 (1997)
Bayan v. Zamora, GR 138570, October 10, 2000
Lim v. Executive Secretary, GR 151445, April 11, 2002
Mijares v. Ranada, GR 139325, April 12, 2005
Shangri-La v. Developers, GR 159938, March 31, 2006
Pharmaceutical v. DOH, GR 173034, October 9, 2007

Section 3. Civilian Supremacy and AFP Role

IBP v. Zamora, 338 SCRA 81 (2000)

Section 4. Duty of Government to the People

Section 5. Maintenance of Peace and Order

Section 6. Separation of Church and State

Section 7. Independent Foreign Policy

Lim v. Executive Secretary, GR 151445, April 11, 2002

Section 8. Freedom from Nuclear Weapons

Bayan v. Zamora, GR 138570, October 10, 2000

Section 9. Social Order

Section 10. Social Justice

Section 11. Personal Dignity and Human Rights

Section 12. Family Life; Mother; Unborn

Roe v. Wade, 410 US 113 (1973)
Meyer v. Nebraska, 262 US 390 (1922)
Pierce v. Society of Sisters, 262 US 510 (1925)
Wisconsin v. Yoder 40 LW 4476 (1972)
Ginsberg v. New York, 390 US 629 (1968)

Section 13. Vital Role of Youth

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Section 14. Role of Women and Equality of Men and Women

Section 15. Right to Health

Section 16. Right to a Balanced and Healthful Ecology

Oposa v. Factoran, 224 SCRA 792 (1993)
LLDA v. CA, 231 SCRA 292 (1994) and 251 SCRA 42 (1995)
MMDA v. Residents of Manila Bay, GR No. 171947, December 18, 2008

Section 17. Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports

Section 18. Labor Protection

Section 19. Self-Reliant and Independent National Economy

Garcia v. BOI, 191 SCRA 288 (1990)
Tanada v. Angara, 272 SCRA 18 (1997)

Section 20. Role of Private Sector

Section 21. Promotion of Comprehensive Rural and Agrarian Policy

Section 22. Promotion of Rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities

Section 23. Community-Based Private Organizations

Section 24. Vital Role of Communications

Section 25. Local Economy

Section 26. Equal Access to Political Opportunities and Political Dynasties

Pamatong v. COMELEC, 427 SCRA 96 (2004)

Section 27. Honesty and Integrity in Public Service

Section 28. Full Public Disclosure

Article VI: The Legislative Department

Section 1. Legislative Power; Non-Delegation

Araneta v. Gatmaitan, 101 PHIL 328 (1957)
Rubi v. Provincial Board, 39 PHIL 660 (1918-1919)
People v. Maceren, 79 SCRA 450 (1977)
Eastern Shipping Lines v. POEA, 166 SCRA 533 (1988)
Tablarin v. Gutierrez, 152 SCRA 730 (1987)
Cebu Oxygen Acetylene Co. v. Drilon, 176 SCRA 24 (1989)
Osmena v. Orbos, 220 SCRA 703
Chiongbian v. Orbos, 245 SCRA 253 (1995)
Rodrigo v. Sandiganbayan, 309 SCRA 661
People v. Vera, 65 PHIL 56 (1937-1938)

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Solicitor General v. MMA, 204 SCRA 837 (1991)
Abakada Guro Party List v. Purisima, 562 SCRA 251
United States v. Ang Tang Ho, 43 Phil 1
Employers Confederation v. National Wages and Productivity Commission, GR No. 9619
People v. Rosenthal, 68 PHIL 328
Agustin v. Edu, 88 SCRA 1
Ynot v. IAC, 148 SCRA 659
United States v. Panlilio, 28 PHIL 608
Securities and Exchange Commission v. Interport Resources Corporation, 567 SCRA 354
Gerochi v. DENR, GR No. 159796, July 17, 2007
PSL Inc., v. LLDA 608 SCRA 442
People v. Que Po Lay, 94 Phil 640
People v. Dacuycuy, 173 SCRA 90 (1989)
Carbonilla v. Board of Airlines Representatives, 657 SCRA 775

Section 2. Senate Composition

Section 3. Qualifications of Senator

Section 4. Senator: Term of Office; Voluntary Renunciation

Section 5. Composition of the House of Representatives; Apportionment; Party List

Tobias v. Abalos, 239 SCRA 106 (1994)
Mariano v. COMELEC, 242 SCRA 211 (1995)
Sema v. COMELEC, GR No. 177597, July 16, 2008
Bagabuyo v. COMELEC, GR No. 176970, December 8, 2008
Aquino III v. COMELEC, GR No. 189793, April 17, 2010
Aldaba v. COMELEC, GR No. 188078, January 25, 2010
Ocampo v. HRET, GR No. 158466, June 15, 2004

Party List
Ang Bagong Bayani v. COMELEC, 359 SCRA 698 (2001)
VC Cadangen, et al v. COMELEC, GR No. 177179, June 5, 2009
Veterans Federation Party v. COMELEC, 342 SCRA 244 (2000)
Partido v. COMELEC, GR No. 164702, March 15, 2006
Lokin, Jr. v. COMELEC, GR Nos. 179431-32, June 22, 2010

Section 6. Qualifications of Representatives

Aquino v. COMELEC, 243 SCRA 400 (1995)
Marcos v. COMELEC, 248 SCRA 300 (1995)
Domino v. COMELEC, GR 134015 (July 19, 1999)
Maquera v. Boraa, 15 SCRA 7
Social Justice Society v. Dangerous Drugs Board, GR No. 157870, November 3, 2008

Section 7. Term of Representatives

Dimaporo v. Mitra, 202 SCRA 779
Farinas v. Executive Secretary, GR 147387 (Dec. 10, 2003)
Quinto v. COMELEC, GR No. 189698, December 1, 2009

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Section 8.Regular Elections
Codilla v. De Venecia GR No. 150605, December 10, 2002

Section 9. Special Elections

Tolentino v. COMELEC, GR 148334, January 21, 2004

Section 10. Salaries

Philconsa v. Mathay, 18 SCRA 300 (1966)

Section 11. Privilege from Arrest; Parliamentary Freedom of Speech

People v. Jalosjos, 324 SCRA 689
Jimenez v. Cabangbang, 17 SCRA 876 (1966)
Antonino v. Valencia, 57 SCRA 70
Pobre v. Defensor Santiago, AC No. 7399, August 25, 2009

Section 12. Disclosure of Financial and Business Interests

Section 13. Prohibitions on Members of Congress

Liban v. Gordon, GR No. 175352, July 15, 2009

Section 14. Prohibitions Related to the Practice of Profession

Puyat v. De Guzman, 113 SCRA 31

Section 15. Regular Session; Special Session

Section 16. Officers of Congress; Quorom; Discipline; Journal/Records

(par. 1) Defensor-Santiago v. Guingona, GR 134577 November 18, 1998
(par. 1) Avelino v. Cuenco, 83 PHIL 17 (1949)
(par. 2) People v. Jalosjos, 324 SCRA 689
(par. 3) Arroyo v. De Venecia, 277 SCRA 268 (1997)
(par. 3) Osmena v. Pendatun, 109 PHIL 863 (1960)
(par. 3) Santiago v. Sandiganbayan, 356 SCRA 636
(par. 4) US v. Pons, 34 PHIL 729 (1916)
(par. 4) Casco Phil Commercial Co. v. Giminez, 7 SCRA 347 (1963)
(par. 4) Astorga v. Villegas, 56 SCRA 714 (1974)
(par. 4) Philippine Judges Association v. Prado, 227 SCRA 703
(par. 4) Abakada Guro Party List v. Ermita, 469 SCRA 1
Pimentel v. Senate Committeee of the Whole, 644 SCRA 741

Section 17. Electoral Tribunal

Angara v. Electoral Commission, 63 PHIL 134 (1936)
Vera v. Avelino, 77 PHIL 192 (1946)
Chavez v. COMELEC, 211 SCRA 315 (1992)
Aquino v. COMELEC, 243 SCRA 400 (1995)
Abbas v. SET, 166 SCRA 651 (1988)
Bondoc v. Pineda, 201 SCRA 792 (1991)
Robles v. HRET, 181 SCRA 780 (1990)
Arroyo v. HRET, 246 SCRA 384 (1995)
Pimentel v. HRET, GR 141489 May 29, 2002

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Aggabao v. COMELEC, GR No. 163756, January 26, 2005
Limkaichong v. COMELEC, GR No. 178831, April 2009
Banat v. COMELEC, GR No. 177508, August 7, 2009
Drilon, et al v. Speaker, GR No. 180055, July 31, 2009
Guerrero v. COMELEC, GR No. 137004, July 26, 2000G
Garcia v. HRET, GR No. 134792, August 12, 1999
Lazatin v. HET, GR No. 84297, December 8, 1988

Section 18. Commission on Appointments

Daza v. Singson, 180 SCRA 496 (1989)
Coseteng v. Mitra, 187 SCRA 377 (1990)
Guingona v. Gonzales, 214 SCRA 789 (1992); MR, 219 SCRA 326 (1993)
Drilon, et al v. Speaker, GR No. 180055, July 31, 2009

Section 19. Constitutions of the Electoral Tribunal and the Commission on Appointments

Section 20. Records and Books of Accounts

Section 21. Inquiries in Aid of Legislation

Bengzon v. Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, 203 SCRA 767
Standard Charter v. Senate, GR No. 167173, December 27, 2007
Arnault v. Nazareno, 87 PHIL 25 (1990)
Sabio v. Gordon, 504 SCRA 704 October 17, 2006
Senate Blue Ribbon Committee v. Majaducon, GR 136760 July 29, 2003
Senate v. Ermita, 488 SCRA 1, GR 169777, April 20, 2006
Neri v. Senate, 549 SCRA 771
Neri v. Senate, 564 SCRA 152
Garcillano v. House of Representatives, GR No. 170338, December 23, 2008
Negros O II Elec. Coop v. Sangguniang Panlungsod, 155 SCRA 421 (1991)

Section 22. Appearance of Heads of Departments in Congress

Section 23. Declaration of a State of War; Emergency Powers

Section 24. Bills Originating in the House of Representatives

Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance, 235 SCRA 630 (1994)
Alvarez v. Guingona, GR No. 118303, January 31, 1996
Guingona Jr. v. Carague, 196 SCRA 221 (1991)

Section 25. Limits on Power to Appropriate

(par. 2) Garcia v. Mata, 65 SCRA 517 (1975)
Demetria v. Alba, 148 SCRA 208 (1987)
DPWH v. Quirino, GR No. 183444, October 12, 2011

(par. 5) Philconsa v. Enriquez, 235 SCRA 506 (1994)

(par. 5) Sanchez v. COA, 552 SCRA 471

Section 26. Subject and Title of Bills; Three Readings

(par. 1) Cordero v. Cabatuando, 6 SCRA 418 (1962)

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(par. 1) Philconsa v. Gimenez, 15 SCRA 479 (1965)
(par. 1) Insular Lumber Company v. CTA, 104 SCRA 710 (1981)
(par. 1) Philippine Judges Association v. Prado, 227 SCRA 703 (1993)
Alalayan v. NPC, 24 SCRA 172 (1968)
Tio v. Videogram Regulatory Board, 151 SCRA 208 (1987)
(par. 2) Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance, 235 SCRA 630 (1994)
Tobias v. Abalos, 239 SCRA 106 (1994)
Banat v. COMELEC, GR No. 177508, August 7, 2009
Abas Kida v. Senate of the Philippines, G.R. No. 196271, October 18, 2011

Section 27. Passage of bills; Item Veto

CIR v. CTA, 185 SCRA 329 (1990)
Bolinao Electronics v. Valencia, 11 SCRA 486 (1964)
(par. 2) Gonzales v. Macaraig, 191 SCRA 452 (1990)
(par. 2) Philconsa v. Enriquez, 235 SCRA 506 (1994)
(par. 2) Bengzon v. Drilon, 208 SCRA 133
Tanada v. Tuvera, 146 SCRA 446 (1986)

Section 28. Power of Taxation; Limitations; Exemptions

Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Lingayen Gulf Electric Power Co., Inc, 164 SCRA 27
Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance, 235 SCRA 27
Garcia v. Executive Secretary, GR 101273, July 3, 1992
CIR v. Santos, GR No. 119252, August 18, 1997
Southern Cross v. Philippine Cement GR No. 158540, July 8, 2004
(par. 3) Abra Valley College v. Aquino, 162 SCRA 106 (1988)
Lladoc v. CIR, 14 SCRA 292
Central Mindanao University v. DAR, GR 100091, October 22, 1992
Commissioner v. CA, GR 124043, October 14, 1998
John Hay v. Lim, GR 19775, October 24, 2003
Systems Plus Computer College v. Caloocan City, GR No. 146382, August 7, 2003
Lung Center v. Quezon City, GR No. 144104, June 29, 2004
Planters Products Inc v. Fertiphil Corp, GR No. 166006, March 14, 2008

Section 29. Fiscal Powers of Congress; Limitations; Special Funds

Pascual v. Secretary of Public Works, 110 PHIL. 331, 1960-61
Guingona v. Carague, 196 SCRA 221, 1991
Gaston v. Republic Planters Bank, 158 SCRA 626, 1988

Section 30. Appelate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

First Lepanto Ceramics v. CA, 237 SCRA 519, 1994

Section 32. Initiative and Referendum

Garcia v. COMELEC, 237 SCRA 279, 1994

Article VII: Executive Department

Section 1. Executive Power; Privileges; Immunities

Marcos v. Manglapus, 177 SCRA 668, 1989; MR, 178 SCRA, 1989
Laurel v. Garcia 187 SCRA 797, 1990
Estrada v. Desierto, 353 SCRA 452, 2001; MR, 356 SCRA 108, 2001

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Balao v. Macapagal-Arroyo, GR No. 186450, December 13, 2011
Rodriguez v. Macapagal-Arroyo, GR No. 191805, November 15, 2011
Soliven v. Makasiar, 167 SCRA 393, 1988
Senate v. Ermita, G.R. 169777, April 20, 2006
Akbayan v. Aquino, G.R. 170516, July 16 2008
Neri v. Senate, G.R. 180643, March 25, 2008; MR, Sept. 4, 2008
Prov. Of North Cotabato v. Government, G.R. No. 183591, Oct. 14, 2008
Philippine Constitution Association v. Enriquez, 235 SCRA 506
Webb v. De Leon, 247 SCRA 652
Senate v. Ermita, GR No. 169777, April 20, 2006
Neri v. Senate, GR No. 180643, March 25, 2008, September 4, 2008

Section 2. Qualifications
Tecson v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 161434, March 3, 2004

Section 3. Vice President

Section 4. Election and Canvass

Macalintal v. COMELEC, GR No. 157013, July 10, 2003
Lopez v. Senate and House, GR No. 163556, June 8, 2004
Pimentel v. Joint Canvassing Committee, June 22, 2004
Macalintal v. PET, GR No. 191618, November 23, 2010
Fernando Poe, Jr. v. Arroyo, PET Case No. 002, March 29, 2005
Legarda v. De Castro, PET Case No. 003, March 31, 2005
Defensor-Santiago v. Ramos, PET Case No. 001, February 13, 1996

Section 5. Oath

Section 6. Official Residence; Salary

Section 7. Vacancy at the Beginning of the Term of the Presidency

Section 8. Vacancy During the Term of the Presidency

Estrada v. Desierto, 353 SCRA 452, 2001; MR, 356 SCRA 108, 2001
Lozano, et al v. Macapagal-Arroyo, February 6, 2001

Section 9. Vacancy in the Vice Presidency

Section 10. Vacancies in Both the Presidency and the Vice Presidency

Section 11. Incapacity of the President

Estrada v. Desierto, 353 SCRA 452, 2001; MR, 356, SCRA 108, 2001

Section 12. Serious Illness of the President

Section 13. Prohibitions

Civil Liberties Union v. Executive Secretary, 194 SCRA 317, 1991
Doromal v. Sandiganbayan, 177 SCRA 354, 1989
Flores v. Drilon, 223 SCRA 568, 1993
Bitonio v. COA, G.R. no. 147392, March 12, 2004

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Public Interest Group v. Elma, GR No. 138965, June 30, 2006

Section 14. Appointments of Acting President

Section 15. Prohibited Appointments

In Re Appointments of Valenzuela and Vallarta, AM No. 98-5-01-SC, Nov. 9, 1998
De la Rama v. CA, G.R. No. 131136, Feb. 28, 2001
De Castro v. Judicial and Bar Council, GR No. 191002, April 20, 2010 and May 1, 2010

Section 16. Power to Appoint; Commission on Appointments

Government v. Springer 50 PHILS 259, 1927
Bermudez v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 131429, August 4, 1999
Flores v. Drilon, 223 SCRA 568, 1993
Bautista v. Salonga, 172 SCRA 1260, 1989
Sarmiento v. Mison, 156 SCRA 549, 1987
Quintos-Deles v. Commission on Appointments, 177 SCRA 259, 1989
Calderon v. Carale, 208 SCRA 254, 1992
Manalo v. Sistoza, GR No. 107369, August 11, 1999
Matibag v. Benipayo, GR No. 149036, April 2, 2002
Rufino v. Endriga, 496 SCRA 13
Pimentel, Jr. v. Ermita, GR No. 164978, October 13, 2005
Abas Kida v. Senate of the Philippines, GR No. 196271, October 18, 2011

Section 17. Power of Control

Lacson-Magallanes v. Pano 21 SCRA 395, 1967

Maceda v. Macaraig, Jr 197 SCRA 771
Roque v. Director of Lands, L-25373, July 1, 1976
Ang-Angco v. Castillo 9 SCRA 619, 1963
NAMARCO v. Arca 29 SCRA 648, 1969
Drilon v. Lim 235 SCRA 135, 1994
Jason v. Torres 290 SCRA 279, 1998
Dadole v. COA, GR No. 125350, Dec. 3, 2002
DENR v. DENR Employees, GR No. 149724, Aug. 19, 2003
Villaluz v. Zaldivar, 15 SCRA 710
Tondo Medical Center Employees v. CA, GR No. 167324, July 17, 2007
Malaria Employees v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 160093, July 31, 2007
Orosa v. Roa, GR No. 14047, July 14, 2006
Phillips Seafood v. BOI, GR No. 175787, February 4, 2009
Biraogo v. Truth Commission, GR No. 192935, December 7, 2010

Section 18. President’s Powers as Commander in Chief

Lansang vs. Garcia, 42 SCRA 448
Aberca v. Ver, 160 SCRA 590
IBP v. Zamora, GR 141284, August 15, 2000
Lacson v. Perez, GR 147780-81, 147799 and 1477810, May 10, 2001
Sanlakas v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 159085, February 3, 2004
David v. Macapagal-Arroyo, GR 171396, May 2006
David v. Ermita, GR No. 171409, May 3, 2006

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Gudani v. Senga, GR No. 170165, April 15, 2006
Ampatuan v. Puno, 651 SCRA 228

Section 19. Executive Clemency

Cristobal v. Labrador, 71 PHIL 34
Llamas v. Orbos 202 SCRA 844, 1991
People v. Salle 250 SCRA 581, 1995
Drilon v. CA, 202 SCRA 378, 1991
Torres v. Gonzales 152 SCRA 272, 1987
Monsanto v. Factoran, 170 SCRA 190, 1989
Sabello v. Department of Education, GR No. 87687, December 26, 1989
People v. Salle, Jr GR No. 103567, December 4, 1995
Garcia v. COA, 226 SCRA 356, 1993
Echegaray v. Sec. of Justice, GR No. 132601, Jan 19, 1999

Section 20. Foreign Loans

Spouses Constantino v. Cuisia, GR 106064, October 13, 2005

Section 21. Foreign Relations: Senate Concurrence in International Agreements

USAFFE Veterans Association v. Treasurer, 105 PHIL 1030, 1959
World Health Organization v. Aquino, 48 SCRA 242
Bayan v. Executive Secretary Zamora, 343 SCRA 449, 2000
Pimentel v. Executive Secretary, 2005
Lim v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 151445, April 11, 2002
Secretary of Justice v. Judge Lantion, GR No. 139465, Oct. 17, 2000
Vinuya v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 162230, April 28, 2010
Bayan Muna v. Romulo, 641 SCRA 244

Article VIII: Judicial Department

Section 1. Judicial Power

Santiago v. Bautista, 32 SCRA 188 (2970)
Noblejas v. Teehankee, 23 SCRA 405
Manila Electric Company v. Pasay Transportation Company, 57 PHIL 600
Director of Prisons v. Ang Cho Kio, 33 SCRA 494
In Re Laureta, 148 SCRA 382
Marcos v. Manglapus, 177 SCRA 668 (1989); MR, 178 SCRA 760 (1989)
US v. Nixon, 418 US 683 (1974)
Estrada v. Desierto, 353 SCRA 452 (2001); MR, 356 SCRA 108 (2001)
Arroyo v. De Venecia, 277 SCRA 268 (1997)
Infotech Foundation v. COMELEC, GR No. 159139, January 13, 2004
Mattel, Inc. v. Francisco, GR No. 166886, July 30, 2008
Villarosa v. HRET, GR No. 144129, September 14, 2000
Vinuya v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 162230, April 28, 2010
Garcia v. Board of Investments, GR No. 92024, November 9, 1990
Echegaray v. Secretary of Justice, GR No. 132601, January 19, 1999
Torrecampo v. MWSS, 649 SCRA 482
Liban v. Gordon, 639 SCRA 709
Bayan Muna v. Romulo, 641 SCRA 244
Magallona v. Ermita, 655 SCRA 476

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Hacienda Luisita v. PARC, GR No. 171101, November 22, 2011
Sana v. CESB, GR No. 192926, November 15, 2011
Gamboa v. Teves, 652 SCRA 690

Section 2. Role of Congress

Mantruste Systems v. CA, 179 SCRA 136 (1989)
Malaga v. Penachos, 213 SCRA 516 (1992)
Lupangco v. CA, 160 SCRA 848 (1988)

Section 3. Fiscal Autonomy

Radiowealth v. Agregado, 86 SCRA 429 (1950)
Bengzon v. Drilon, 208 SCRA 133 (1992)

Section 4. Composition; En Banc and Division Cases

Fortich v. Corona, 312 SCRA 751 (1999)
People v. Dy, GR 115236-37, Jan. 16, 2003
People v. Ebio, GR 147750, Sept. 29, 2004
Firestone Ceramics v. CA, GR No. 127245, June 28, 2000

Section 5. Powers of the Supreme Court

Tano v. Socrates, 278 SCRA 154 (1997)

Judicial Review
Lina v. Purisma, 82 SCRA 344 (1978)
Angara v. Electoral Commission, 63 PHIL 139 (1936)
Macasiano v. NHA, 224 SCRA 236 (1993)
Tan v. Macapagal, 43 SCRA 678 (1972)
PACU v. Secretary of Education, 97 PHIL 806 (1955)
Gonzales v. Marcos, 65 SCRA 624 (1975)
Oposa v. Factoran, 224 SCRA 792 (1993)
Joya v. PCGG, 225 SCRA 568 (1993)
Kilosbayan v. Morato, 246 SCRA (1995)
Anti Graft League of the Philippines, 260 SCRA 250 (1996)
Telecom v. COMELEC, 289 SCRA 337 (1998)
Bayan v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 138570, October 10, 2000
Automotive Industry Workers v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 157509, January 18, 2005
White Light Corp v. City of Manila, GR No. 122846, January 20, 2009
Gonzales v. Narvasa, GR No. 140835, August 14, 2000
Sandoval v. PAGCOR, GR No. 138982, November 29, 2000
Chavez v. PCGG, 299 SCRA 744 (1998)
IBP v. Zamora, 342 SCRA 449 (2000)
Francisco v. House of Representatives, 415 SCRA 44
De Agbayani v. PNB, 38 SCRA 429 (1971)
David v. Arroyo, 489 SCRA 162
People v. Mateo, 433 SCRA 540
Mariano Jr. v. COMELEC, GR No. 118577, March 7, 1995
Dumlao v. COMELEC, 95 SCRA 392
Solicitor General v. Metropolitan Manila Authority, GR No. 102782, December 11, 1991

Administration of Justice; Rule-Making

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PNB v. Asuncion, 60 SCRA 321
Santero v. CFI Cavite, 153 SCRA 728
Damasco v. Lagui, 166 SCRA 214
People v. Lacson, 400 SCRA 262
St. Martin Funeral Homes v. NLRC, 295 SCRA 494
People v. Gutierrez, 36 SCRA 172 (1970)
In Re Cunanan, 94 PHIL 534 (1953-1954)
Echegaray v. Secretary of Justice, January 19, 1999
Bustos v. Lucero, 81 PHIL 648 (1948)
In Re Admission to the Bar: Argosino – Bar Matter 712, 246 SCRA 14 (1995)
Fabian v. Desierto, GR 129742, September 16, 1998
In Re: De Vera (2003)
Baguio Markets Vendor v. Judge, GR No. 165922, February 26, 2010
Republic v. Gingoyon, GR No. 166429, February 1, 2006
Maniago v. Court of Appeals, GR No. 104392, February 20, 1996.
Javellana v. DILG, GR No. 102549, August 10, 1992
Bar Matter No. 1222, February 4, 2004
Garrido v. Garrido, AC No. 6593, February 4, 2010
In re Letter of the UP Law Faculty, 644 SCRA 543

Section 6. Supervision of Courts

Maceda v. Vasquez, 221 SCRA 464 (1993)
Caoibes v. Ombudsman, GR 132177, July 19, 2001
Escalona v. Padillo, AM P-10-2785, September 21, 2010

Section 7. Qualifications of Members of the Supreme Court; Lower Courts

In re JBC v. Judge Quitain, JBC No. 013, August 22, 2007
Kilosbayan v. Ermita, GR No. 177721, July 3, 2007
Topacio v. Ong, GR No. 179895, December 15, 2008

Section 8. Judicial and Bar Council; Membership

Section 9. Appointments of Members of the Supreme Court and Judges of Lower Courts

Section 10. Fixed Salary

Nitafan v. CIR, 152 SCRA 284 (1987)

Section 11. Security of Tenure; Power to Discipline

Vargas v. Rilloraza, 80 PHIL 297 (1948)
De La Llana v. Alba, 112 SCRA 294 (1982)
People v. Gacott, 246 SCRA 52 (1995)

Section 12. Prohibition to Be Designated to Any Agency Performing Quasi-Judicial or

Administrative Functions
In re Judge Manzano, 166 SCRA 246

Section 13. Conclusions of the Supreme Court – How Reached?

Consing v. Court of Appeals, GR No. 78272, August 29, 1989

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Section 14. Contents of Decision; Petition for Review; Motion for Reconsideration
People v. Escober, 157 SCRA 541 (1988)
Air France v. Carrascoso, 18 SCRA 155 (1966)
People v. Bravo, 227 SCRA 285 (1993)
Hernandez v. CA, 208 SCRA 429 (1993)
Nicos v. CA, 206 SCRA 127 (1992)
Borromeo v. CA, 186 SCRA 1 (1990)
Francisco v. Pernskul, 173 SCRA 324 (1989)
Velarde v. Social Justice Society, GR 159357, April 28, 2004

Section 15. Period for Making Decisions

Re: Problem of Delays in Cases Before the Sandiganbayan – AM No. 00-8-05-SC, Nov. 28,
2001
Edano v. Asdala, AM No. RTJ-06-2007, December 6, 2010
Sesbreno v. CA, GR No. 161390, April 16, 2008

Section 16. Submission of Annual Report

Article IX: Constitutional Commissions

A. Common Provisions

Section 1. Independent Commissions

Macalintal v. COMELEC, GR 157013, July 10, 2003
Ombudsman v. Civil Service Commission, GR No. 159940, February 16, 2005

Section 2. Prohibition on Members

Section 3. Salary

Section 4. Power to Appoint

Section 5. Fiscal Autonomy

CSC v. DBM, 482 SCRA 233

Section 6. Promulgation of Rules

Macalintal v. COMELEC, GR No. 157013, July 10, 2003

Section 7. Decisions of the Commissions

Filipinas Engineering and Machine Shop v. Ferrer, 135 SCRA 25
Saligumba v. CA, 117 SCRA 669
Cua v. COMELEC, 156 SCRA 582 (1987)
Estrella v. COMELEC, GR No. 160465, May 27, 2004
Mison v. COA, 187 SCRA 445 (1990)
Ambil v. COMELEC, 344 SCRA 358 [2000]
Mateo v. CA, GR No. 113219, August 14, 1995
Reyes v. Regional Trial Court, GR No. 108886, May 5, 1995
ABS-CBN v. COMELEC, 323 SCRA 611
Aguilar v. COMELEC, GR No. 185140, June 30, 2009
Garces v. CA, GR. No. 114 795, July 17, 1996

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Dumayas v. COMELEC, GR Nos. 141952-53, April 29, 2001

Section 8. Other Functions

B. Civil Service Commission

Section 1. Composition; Qualifications; Term

Gaminde v. COA –347 SCRA 655 (2000)
Mathay Jr. v. CA, GR No. 124374, December 15, 1999

Section 2. Scope
Paragraph 1
EIIB v. CA, GR No. 129133, Nov. 25, 1998
NASECO v. NLRC, GR No. 100947, May 31, 1993
MWSS v. Hernandez, 143 SCRA 602
Philippine Fisheries Development Authority v. NLRC and Odin Security Agency, GR No.
94825, September 4, 1992
PAGCOR v. CA, GR No. 93396, September 30, 1991
Agyao v. CSC, 639 SCRA 781

Paragraph 2
De los Santos v. Mallare, 87 PHIL 289
Santiago Jr. v. CSC, GR No. 81467, October 27, 1989
Central Bank v. CSC, GR No. 80455-56, April 10, 1989
CSC v. Salas, 274 SCRA 414
CSC v. Javier, 546 SCRA 485
Grino v. CSC, 194 SCRA 458

Paragraph 3
Briones v. Osmena, 104 PHIL 588
Abakada Group Party List v. Purisima, 562 SCRA 251
CSC v. Sojor, 554 SCRA 160
PCSO Board of Directors v. Lapid, 648 SCRA 546

Classifications and Appointments

CSC v. PAGCOR, GR No. 123708, June 1997
Samson v. CA, 145 SCRA 654 (1986)
Achacoso v. Macaraig, 195 SCRA 235 (1991)
Binamira v. Garrucho, 188 SCRA 154 (1990)
Luego v. CSC, 143 SCRA 327 (1986)
Santiago v. CSC, 178 SCRA 733 (1989)
Astraguillo v. Manglapus, 190 SCRA 280 (1990)
Aquino v. CSC, GR No. 92403, April 22, 1992
Lampinid v. CSC, GR No. 96298, May 14, 1991
Nazareno, et al v. City of Dumaguete, GR No. 181559, October 2, 2009

Security of Tenure and Abolition of Office

Canonizado v. Aguirre, GR No. 133132, Jan. 25, 2000
Secretary Gloria v. CA, GR No. 119903, August 14, 2000
Yenko and Mayor Estrada v. Gungon, GR No. 165450, August 13, 2009

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Buklod v. Executive Secretary, GR Nos. 142801-02, July 10, 2001
Dimayuga v. Benedicto II, GR No. 144153, Jan. 16, 2002
Miranda v. Carreon, GR No. 143540, April 11, 2003
Hernandez v. Villegas, 14 SCRA 544 (1965)
Briones v. Osmena, 104 Phil 588 (1958)
Mayor v. Macaraig, 194 SCRA 672 (1991)
Roque v. Ericta, 53 SCRA 156
Mama, Jr. v Court of Appeals, GR No. 86517, April 30, 1991
UP Board of Regents v. Rasul, GR No. 91551, August 16, 1991
Kawaning EIIB v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 142801, July 10, 2001

Partisan Political Activity; Self-Organization; Temporary Employees

People v. De Venecia, 14 SCRA 864 (1965)
SSS Employees v. CA, 175 SCRA 686 (1989)
Jacinto v. CA, 281 SCRA 557 (1997)
Gloria v. CA, 338 SCRA 5 (2000)
Seneres v. COMELEC, GR No. 178678, April 16, 2009

Right to Organize
Social Security System v. CA, GR No. 85279, July 28, 1989
Manila Public School Teachers Association v. Secretary of Education, GR No. 95445, August
6, 1991

Section 3. Purpose of a Civil Service System

Lazo v. CSC, 236 SCRA 469

Section 4. Oath or Affirmation

Section 5. Standardization of Compensation

Section 6. Prohibition of Appointment of “Lame Ducks”

People v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 164185, July 23, 2008

Section 7. Prohibitions; Appointments; Office; Employment

Flores v. Drilon – 223 SCRA 568 (1993)
In re Eduardo Escala, 653 SCRA 141

Sec. 8 Prohibitions; Compensation; Foreign Gift/Office/Title

Peralta v. Mathay – 38 SCRA 296 (1971)
Santos v. CA – GR No. 139792, Nov. 22, 2000
Cabili v. CSC, GR No. 156503, June 22, 2006
Benguet State University v. Colting, GR No. 169637, June 8, 2007
Herrera, et al v. NPC, GR No. 166570, December 18, 2009

C. Commission on Elections

Section 1. Composition; Qualifications; Term

Cayetano v. Monsod, 201 SCRA 210 (1991)
Brillantes v. Yorac, 192 SCRA 358 (1990)

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Matibag v. Benipayo, 380 SCRA 49

Section 2. Powers and Functions

Pangilinan v. COMELEC, 228 SCRA 36
Flores v. COMELEC, 184 SCRA 484 (1990)
Galido v. COMELEC, 193 SCRA 78 (1991)
People v. Inting, 187 SCRA 788 (1990)
Corpus v. Tanodbayan, 149 SCRA 281 (1987)
Tan v. COMELEC, GR No. 112093, Oct. 4, 1994
Kilosbayan v. COMELEC, GR No. 128054, Oct. 16, 1997
Alvarez v. COMELEC, GR No. 142527, March 1, 2001
Carlos v. Judge Angeles, GR No. 142907, November 29, 2000
Buac v. COMELEC, GR No. 155855, Jan. 26, 2004
LDP v. COMELEC, GR No. 161265, Feb. 24, 2004
Atienza v. COMELEC, GR No. 188920, February 16, 2010
Antonio v. COMELEC, GR No. 135869, September 22, 1999
Aggabao v. COMELEC, GR NO. 163756, January 26, 2005
Flores v. COMELEC, GR No. 89604, April 20, 1990
Alunan III v. Mirasol, GR No. 108399, July 31, 1997
Taule v. Secretary Santos, GR No. 90336, August 12, 1991
Baytan v. COMELEC, GR No. 153945, February 4, 2003
Balindong v. COMELEC, GR No. 1539991, October 16, 2003
Aguilar v. COMELEC, GR No. 185140, June 30, 2009
People v. Honorable Delgado, GR No. 93419, September 18, 1990
Banat v. COMELEC, GR No. 177508, August 7, 2009
People v. Judge Inting, GR No. 88919, July 25, 1990

Section 3. Decisions
Sarmiento v. COMELEC, 212 SCRA 307
Salazar Jr. v. COMELEC, 184 SCRA 433 (1990)
Baytan v. COMELEC, GR No. 153954 , Feb. 4, 2003
Balindong v. COMELEC, GR Nos. 153991-2, Oct. 16, 2003
Liberal Party v. COMELEC, GR No. 191771, May 6, 2010
Alvarez v. COMELEC, GR No. 142527, March 1, 2001

Section 4. Supervision/Regulation of Public Utilities, Media Grants, Privileges

Unido v. COMELEC, 104 SCRA 17
Sanidad v. COMELEC, 181 SCRA 529 (1990)
Philippine Press Institute v. COMELEC, GR No. 119654, May 22, 1995
ABS-CBN v. COMELEC, GR No. 133486, Jan. 28, 2000
SWS v. COMELEC, GR No. 147571, May 5, 2001

Section 5. Favorable Recommendation for Pardon, Amnesty, Parole or Suspension of

Sentence

Section 6. Free and Open Party System

Liberal Party v. COMELEC, GR No. 191771, May 6, 2010

Section 7. No Block-Voting

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Section 8. Prohibition on Political Parties

Section 9. Election Period

Section 10. No Harassment and Discrimination

Section 11. Funds

D. Commission of Audit

Section 1. Qualifications; Term

Mison v. COA, 187 SCRA 445

Section 2. General Function; Powers

Philippine Operations, Inc. v. Auditor General, 94 PHIL 868
Euro-Med Laboratories, Phil, Inc. v. Province of Batangas, 495 SCRA 601
Ramos v. Aquino, 39 SCRA 236
Blue Bar Coconut Philippines v. Tantuico, 163 SCRA 716
NHA v. COA, 226 SCRA 55
Dingcong v. Guingona, 162 SCRA 782 (1988)
Danville Maritime v. COA, 175 SCRA 701 (1989)
Mamaril v. Domingo, 227 SCRA 206 (1993)
Sambeli v. Province of Isabela, GR No. 92279, June 18, 1992
Osmena v. COA, GR No. 98355, March 2, 1994
Bustamante v. COA, GR No. 103309, Nov. 27, 1992
Caltex v. COA, 208 SCRA 726 (1992)
Polloso v. Gangan, 335 SCRA 750 (2000)
DBP v. COA, 231 SCRA 202
Strategic Alliance v. Radstock Securities, GR No. 178158, December 4, 2009
Uy, et al v. COA, GR No. 130685, March 21, 2000
Davao City Water District v. CSC and COA, GR No. 95237, September 13, 1991
Parreno v. COA, GR No. 162224, June 7, 2007
Boy Scouts of the Philippines v. COA, 651 SCRA 146

Section 3. COA Jurisdiction

Section 4. Annual Report to the President and to Congress

Article X. Local Government

Section 1. Territorial and Political Subdivisions of the Philippines

Cordillera Broad Coalition v. COA, GR No. 79956, January 26, 1990

Section 2. Local Autonomy

Limbona v. Conte Mangelin, et al, GR No. 80391, February 28, 1989
San Juan v. CSC, 196 SCRA 69 (1991)
Magtajas v. Pryce Properties, GR No. 111097, July 20, 1994
Leynes v. COA, GR No. 143596, Dec. 11, 2003
Batangas CATV v. CA and Batangas City, GR No. 138810, September 29, 2004

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Section 3. Local Government Code
Garcia v. COMELEC, 227 SCRA 100 (1993)
Malonzo v. COMELEC, 269 SCRA 380 (1997)

Section 4. Supervision by the President

Ganzon v. CA, 200 SCRA 271
Joson v. Torres, 290 SCRA 279
Drilon v. Lim, 235 SCRA 135 (1994)
Province of Negros v. COA, GR No. 182574, September 28, 2010

Section 5. Power of Taxation by Local Government

LTO v. City of Butuan, 322 SCRA 805
Lina v. Pano, 364 SCRA 76 (2001)
Petron v. Mayor, GR No. 158881, April 16, 2008
Yamane v. BA Lepanto Condominium, GR No. 154993, October 25, 2005
Philippine Petroleum v. Municipality of Pililla, GR No. 90773, June 3, 1991
John Hay People’s Alternative Coalition v. Lim, GR No. 119775, October 24, 2003
Manila Electric v. Province of Laguna, GR No. 131359, May 5, 1999
Batangas Power v. Batangas City, GR No. 152675, April 28, 2004
Smart Communications v. City of Davao, GR No. 155491, September 16, 2008

Section 6. Share in National Taxes

Pimentel v. Aguirre, 336 SCRA 201 (2000)
Province of Batangas v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 152774, May 27, 2004
Alternative Center v. Zamora, GR No. 144256, June 8, 2005
League of Cities v. COMELEC August 24, 2010

Section 7. Equitable Share in the National Wealth

Section 8. Term of Local Officials

Borja v. COMELEC, 295 SCRA 157
Lozanida v. COMELEC, GR No. 135150, July 28, 1999
Adormeo v. COMELEC, GR No. 147927, February 4, 2002
Socrates v. COMELEC, 391 SCRA 457 (2002)
Latasa v. COMELEC, GR No. 154829, Dec. 10, 2003
David v. COMELEC, 271 SCRA 90 (1997)
Montebon v. COMELEC, 551 SCRA 50
Ong v. Alegre, GR No. 163295, January 23, 2006
Dizon v. COMELEC, GR No. 182088, January 30, 2009
Alboin v. COMELEC, GR No. 184836, December 23, 2009
David v. COMELEC, GR No. 127116, April 8, 1997

Section 9. Sectoral Representatives

Supangan Jr. v. Santos, GR No. 84662, August 24, 1990

Section 10. Creation, Abolition, Change of Boundaries

Tan v. COMELEC, 142 SCRA 727 (1986)
League of Cities of the Philippines v. COMELEC, GR 176951, Nov. 29, 2008
Sema v. COMELEC, 558 SCRA 700
Camid v. Office of the President, GR No. 161414, January 17, 2005

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Navarro v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 180050, February 10, 2010

Section 11. Metropolitan Political Subdivisions

MMDA v. Bel-Air Village Association Assoc., GR No. 135962, March 27, 2000
MMDA v. Garin, GR No. 130230, April 15, 2005
Gancayco v. City Government of Quezon City, 658 SCRA 853

Section 12. Highly Urbanized Cities, Component Cities

Abella v. COMELEC, GR No. 100710, September 3, 1991

Section 13. Local Government Units Grouping Themselves

Section 14. Regional Development Councils and Other Similar Bodies

Section 15. Autonomous Regions

Abas Kida v. Senate of the Philippines, GR No. 196271, October 18, 2011

Section 16. General Supervision of the President

Section 17. Powers Not Vested to the ARMM

Sections 18 and19. Organic Act for Autonomous Regions

Abbas v. COMELEC, 179 SCRA 287 (1989)
Ordillos v. COMELEC, 192 SCRA 100 (1990)
Badua v. CBA, 194 SCRA 101 (1991)
Cordillera Broad Coalition v. COA, GR No. 82217, Jan. 29, 1990
Pandi v. CA, GR No. 116850, April 11, 2002
Sema v. COMELEC, GR No. 177597, July 16, 2008

Section 20. Legislative Powers of the Autonomous Regions

Province of North Cotabato v. Government of the Philippines Peace Panel, 568 SCRA 492

Section 21. Preservation of Peace and Order

Article XI. Accountability of Public Officers

Section 1. Public Office

Bornasal, Jr. v. Montes, 280 SCRA 181 (1997)

Section 2. Officers Subject to Removal by Impeachment

Section 3. Procedure for Impeachment

In re Gonzales, 160 SCRA 771 (1988)
Romulo v. Yniguez, 141 SCRA 260 (1986)
Francisco v. House of Representatives, 415 SCRA 44
Estrada v. Desierto, 353 SCRA 452 (2001); MR, 356 SCRA 108 (2001)
Gutierrez v. Committee on Justice, 643 SCRA 198

Section 4. Sandiganbayan
Lecaroz v. Sandiganbayan, 128 SCRA 324 (1984)

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Defensor-Santiago, 356 SCRA 636 (2001)
Balmadrid v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 58327, March 22, 1991
Azarcon v. Sandiganbanyan, GR No. 116033, February 26, 1997

Section 5. Ombudsman
Carandang v. Desierto, 639 SCRA 293
Lacson v. ES, 649 SCRA 142
People v. Morales, 649 SCRA 182
Quarto v. Marcelo, 658 SCRA 580

Section 6. Appointments
Ombudsman v. CSC, GR No. 162215, July 20, 2007

Section 7. Tanodbayan as Special Prosecutor

Zaldivar v. Sandiganbayan, 160 SCRA 843 (1988)
Acop v. Ombudsman, GR No. 120422, September 27, 1995
Deloso v. Domingo, 191 SCRA 545
Almonte v. Vasquez, GR No. 95367, May 22, 1995
Buenasada v. Flavier, 226 SCRA 645
Macalino v. Sandiganbayan, 376 SCRA 452
BIR v. Ombudsman, GR No. 115103, April 11, 2002
Laurel v. Desierto, GR No. 145368, April 12, 2002
Azarcon v. Guerrero, GR No. 121017, Feb 17, 1997
Azarcon v. Guerrero , GR No. 116033, Feb 26, 1997

Section 8. Qualifications

Section 9. Appointments

Section 10. Rank

Section 11. Term

Section 12. Prompt Action on Complaints

Laurel v. Desierto, GR No. 145368, April 12, 2002
Almonte v. Vasquez, 244 SCRA 286 (1995)
Roxas v. Vasquez, 358 SCRA 636 (2001)
Uy v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 105965, March 20, 2001

Section 13. Powers; Functions; Duties

Khan, Jr. v. Ombudsman, GR No. 125296, July 20, 2006
Ombudsman v. Estandarte, GR No. 168670, April 13, 2007
Ombudsman v. Lucero, November 24, 2006
Ombudsman v. CA, GR No. 169079, July 17, 2007
Sangguniang Barangay v. Punong Barangay, GR No. 170626, March 3, 2008
Perez v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 166062, September 26, 2006
Buencamino v. CA, GR No. 175895, April 4, 2007
Medina v. COA, GR No. 176478, February 4, 2008
Villas Nor v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 180700, March 4, 2008
Honasan II v. Panel of Investigating Prosecutors – GR No. 159747, April 13, 2004

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Ombudsman v. Rodriguez, GR No. 172700, July 23, 2010
Garcia v. Miro, GR No. 148944, Feb 5, 2003
Rare v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 108431, July 14, 2000

Section 14. Fiscal Autonomy

Section 15. Right to Recover Properties Unlawfully Acquired

Section 16. Loan, Guaranty or Other Form of Financial Accommodation

Section 17. Declaration of Assets and Liabilities

Section 18. Allegiance of Public Officers

Caasi v. CA, 191 SCRA 229 (1990)

Article XII. National Economy and Patrimony

Section 1. Threefold Goal of the National Economy

Section 2. Regalian Doctrine

Lee Hong Kok v. David, 48 SCRA 372
Carino v. Insurer Government, 41 PHIL 935
Cruz v. Sec. of DENR, 347 SCRA 128 (2000)
Sta. Rosa Mining v. Leido, 156 SCRA 1 (1987)
San Miguel Corporation v. CA, 185 SCRA 722 (1990)
Almeda v. Court of Appeals, GR No. 85322, April 30, 1991
Director of Lands v. Kalahi Investments, Inc, GR No. 48066, January 31, 1989
Republic v. Enciso, GR No. 160145, November 11, 2005
Chavez v. PEA, GR No. 133250, July 9, 2002
Laurel v. Garcia, 187 SCRA 797 (1990)
Miners Association v. Factoran, 240 SCRA 100 (1995)
Republic v. Rosemoor, GR No. 149927, March 30, 2004
La Bugal-B’laan Tribal Assn. v. DENR, GR127872, Jan 27, 2004, MR GR 127882, Dec. 1,
2004
Philippine Geothermal v. Napocor, GR No. 144302, May 27, 2004
JG Summit v. CA, GR No. 124293, January 31, 2005

Section 3. Lands of the Public Domain

Director of Lands v. Aquino, 192 SCRA 296 (1990)
Republic v. CA, 160 SCRA 228 (1988)
Apex Mining v. Southeast Mindanao Gold, Inc, GR No. 152613, June 23, 2006
Dir. of Lands v. IAC, 146 SCRA 509 (1986)
Ten Forty Realty v. Lorenzana, GR No. 151212, Sept. 10, 2003
Chavez v. PEA, GR No. 133250, July 9, 2002

Section 4. Specific Limits of Forest Lands and National Parks

La Bugal-B’laan Tribal Assn. v. DENR, GR127872, Jan 27, 2004, MR GR 127882, Dec. 1,
2004

Section 5. Ancestral Lands and Domain

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Cruz v. Sec. of DENR, 347 SCRA 128 (2000)

Section 6. Common Good

Telecom v. COMELEC, 289 SCRA 337 (1998)

Section 7. Private Lands

Republic v. CA, 235 SCRA 567
Zaragosa v. CA, GR No. 106401, September 29, 2000
Ramirez v. Vda. De Ramirez, 111 SCRA 704 (1982)
Halili v. CA, 287 SCRA 465 (1998)
Lee v. Republic, 366 SCRA (2001)
Frenzel v. Catito, GR No. 143958, July 11, 2003
Mulller v. Muller, GR No. 149615, August 29, 2006
Matthews v. Taylor Spouses, GR No. 164584, June 22, 2009
Hulst v. PR Builders, GR No. 156364, September 25, 2008

Section 8. Exception for Former Filipino Citizens

Republic v. CA, 235 SCRA 567 (1994)

Section 9. Independent Economic and Planning Agency

Section 10. Filipinization

Manila Prince Hotel v. GSIS, 267 SCRA 408 (1997)
Army and Navy Club v. CA, 271 SCRA 36 (1997)
Tanada v. Angara, 272 SCRA 18 (1997)

Section 11. Public Utilities

Bagatsing v. Committee, 246 SCRA 344 (1995)
Albano v. Reyes, 175 SCRA 36 (1997)
Tatad v. Garcia, 243 SCRA 436 (1995)
Telecom v. COMELEC, 289 SCRA 337 (1998)
JG Summit Holdings v. CA, 345 SCRA 143 (2000)
Associated Communications v. NTC, GR No. 144109, February 17, 2003
Eastern Telecom v. Telecom Technologies, GR No. 135992, July 23, 2004
Gamboa v. Teves, 652 SCRA 690
PAGCOR v. BIR, 645 SCRA 338

Section 12. Filipino First Policy

Tanada v. Angara, 272 SCRA 18 (1997)

Section 13. Trade Policy

Section 14. Development and Practice of Professions

Section 15. Agency to Promote Cooperatives

Section 16. Corporations

NDC v. PVB, 192 SCRA 257 (1990)

Section 17. Temporary Take-Over

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Agan v. PIATCO, 420 SCRA 575
David v. Macapagal-Arroyo, GR No. 171396, May 2006

Section 18. Nationalization

Republic v. PLDT, 26 SCRA 620 (1968)
PLDT v. NTC, 190 SCRA 717 (1990)

Section 19. Monopolies and Combinations

Energy Regulatory Board v. CA, GR No. 113079, April 20, 2001
Garcia v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 132451, December 17, 1999
Tatad v. Secretary of Energy, 281 SCRA 330
Eastern Assurance v. LTFRB, GR No. 149717, Oct. 7, 2003
Avon v. Luna, GR No. 153674, December 20, 2006

Section 21. Foreign Loans

Section 22. Acts Inimical to the National Interest

Artcile XVI. General Provisions

Section 1. Flag of the Philippines

Section 2. Name, National Anthem or a National Seal

Section 3. Immunity From Suit

Republic v. Feliciano, 148 SCRA 424 (1987)
Metran v. Paredes, 79 Phil 819 (1947-1948)
NAC v. Teodoro, 91 Phil 203 (1952)
Mobil Philippines v. Customs Arrastre, 18 SCRA 120 (1966)
PNR v. IAC, 217 SCRA 401 (1993)
Ministerio v. CFI, 40 SCRA 464 (1971)
Municipality of San Fernando v. Firme, 195 SCRA 692
Lansang v. CA, GR No. 102667
Traders Royal Bank v. IAC, 192 SCRA 305 (1990)
Republic v. Sandoval, 220 SCRA 124 (1993)
DA v. NLRC, 227 SCRA 693 (1993)
EPG Construction v. Vigilar, GR No. 131544, March 16, 2001
Philrock v. Board of Liquidators, 180 SCRA 171 (1989)
Republic of Indonesia v. Vinzon, GR 154705, June 26, 2003
Shell Philippines v. Jalos, GR No. 179918, September 8, 2010
Vigilar v. Aquino, 639 SCRA 772
ATO v. Ramos, 644 SCRA 36

Section 4. AFP

Section 5. AFP Requirement and Goals

Section 6. Police Force

Quilonia v. The General Court Martial – GR No. 9660, March 4, 1992

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Carpio v. Executive Secretary – 206 SCRA 290 (1992)
Department of Budget v. Manila’s Finest, GR No. 169466, May 9, 2007
Mendoza v. PNP, GR No. 139658, June 21, 2005

Section 7. War Veterans

Section 8. Pensions and Benefits for Retirees

Section 9. Protection of Consumers from Trade Malpractices

Section 10. Development of Filipino Capability and Communication Structures

Section 11. Ownership and Management: Mass Media and Advertising

Section 12. Consultative Body for Indigenous Cultural Communities

Article XVII. Amendments or Revisions

Section 1. Amendment or Revision

Imbong v. COMELEC, 35 SCRA 28 (1970)
Lambino v. COMELEC, 505 SCRA 160

Section 2. Initiative
Defensor-Santiago v. COMELEC, 270 SCRA 106 (1997); MR (1997)
Lambino v. COMELEC, 505 SCRA 160 (2006)

Section 3. Constitutional Convention

Section 4. Ratification
Gonzales v. COMELEC, 21 SCRA 774 (1967)
Tolentino v. COMELEC, 41 SCRA 702 (1971)

Article XVIII Transitory Provisions

Section 26. Ill-Gotten Wealth; Sequestration/Freeze Orders

Cojuangco v. Roxas, 195 SCRA 797 (1991)

Section 27. Effectivity

De Leon v. Esquerra, 152 SCRA 602 (1987)

B. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II

Article III – Bill of Rights

I. Section 1

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1. Purpose of the Bill of Rights
2. Three Great Powers of Government
3. Police Power
4. The Seat of Police Power
MMDA v. Bel-Air Village Association, etc GR No. 135962, March 27, 2000

5. Life, Liberty, Property

6. Hierarchy of Rights
Philippine Blooming Mills Employees Organization v. Philippine Blooming Mills Co. Inc.,
51 SCRA 189
Social Justice Society, et al v. Atienza, Jr., GR No. 156052, February 13, 2008

7. Due Process: In General

Tupas v. CA – 193 SCARA 597

8. Procedural Due Process

In General
Banco Espanol Filipino v. Palanca 37 P 921

Aspects of the Proceedings

Villegas v. Hui Chiong,
Galvez v. Court of Appeals, 237 SCRA 685
State Prosecutors v. Muro, 236 SCRA 505
Martinez v. CA, 237 SCRA 575
Espeleta v. Avelino, 62 SCRA 396
Rabino v. Cruz, 222 SCRA 493
Gonzales v. CSC, 226 SCRA 66
Webb v. Hon. Raul De Leon, 247 SCRA 652
People v. Teehankee, GR No. 111206, Oct. 6, 1995
Ang Tibay v. CIR – 69 PHIL 635
Rural Bank of Buhi v. CA, 162 SCRA 288
ADMU v. Capulong – 222 SCRA 644
Non v. Judge Dames, 185 SCRA 523
Guzman v. NU, 142 SCRA 699
Alcuaz v. PSBA, 161 SCRA 7
Malabanan v. Ramento, 129 SCRA 359
UP Board of Regents v. Telan, GR 110280, Oct. 21, 1996
Lao Gi Alias Chia, Jr. v. CA – 180 SCRA 756
PHILCOMSAT v. Alcuaz – 180 SCRA 218
Radio Communicattions v. NTC – 184 SCRA 517
Maceda v. ERB – 199 SCRA 454
Abalos v. Civil Service Commission, 196 SCRA 81
GSIS v. CA, 201 SCRA 661
Hellenic Philippine Shipping Inc v. Siete, 195 SCRA 179
Salaw v. NLRC, 202 SCRA 7
Macayayong v. Ople – 204 SCRA 372
Alonzo v. Capulong, 244 SCRA 80
CHR v. CSC, 227 SCRA 42
People v. Nazario – 165 SCRA 136

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Estate of Francisco v. CA – 199 SCRA 595
Misamis Occidental Association V. DOF – 238 SCARA 63
Medenilla v. Civil Service Commission – 194 SCRA 278
Mendiola v. CSC, 221 SCRA 295
Rodriguez v. Project 6 Market Service Coop., Inc et al, GR 79968
Lazo v. CSC, 236 SCRA 469
Stronghold Insurance v. CA – 205 SCRA 605
Feeder International Line v. CA – 197 SCRA 842
Alba v. Hon. Deputy Ombudsman, GR 120223 March 13, 1996
Telan v. CA – 202 SCRA 534
Aris (Phils) Inc. v. NLRC – 200 SCRA 246
Rivera v. CSC, 240 SCRA 43
Central Bank v. CA, 220 SCRA 536
Philippine Merchant Marine School v. CA L 112844 June 2, 1995
Concerned Officials of MWSS v. Vasquez, 240 SCRA 502
American Inter-Fashion Corp. v. Office of the President, 197 SCRA 409
Estrada v. Sandiganbayan, GR 148560 (Nov. 19, 2001)
CIR v. CA – 261 SCRA 236
Conti v. NLRC – 271 SCRA 114
Joson v. Executive Secretary – 290 SCRA 279
Marcos v. Sandigabayan – 12 LR 6 N’98
Pafianco v. Moral, 322 SCRA 439
Roxas v. CA – 321 SCRA 106
Summary Dismissal Board v. Toricta – 330 SCRA 153, GR 130442, April 6, 2000
Sec. of Justice v. Lantion, 343 SCRA 377, GR. 139465, Oct. 17, 2000
Government of the USA v. Purganan – 389 SCRA 623 Sept. 24, 2002
Lazaro v. CA – 330 SCRA 208 April 6, 2000
Agabon v. NLRC – 442 SCRA 573, GR 158693, Nov. 17, 2004

9. Substantive Due Process

US v. Toribio – 15 Phil. 85
Churchill v. Rafferty – 32 Phil. 580
People v. Fajardo – 104 Phil. 443
Ermita-Malate Hotel & Operator v. City of Manila – 20 SCRA 849
Ynot v. Intermediate Court of Appeals – 148 SCRA 659
Agustin v. Edu, 88 SCRA 195
Balacuit v. CFI – 163 SCRA 182
National Development Co. and New Agrix v. Phil. Vet. Bank – 192 SCRA 257
Maranaw Hotel v. NLRC – 238 SCRA 190
Magtajas v. Pryce Properties – 234 SCRA 255
Bennis v. Michigan – No. 94-8729 March 4, 1996
Cruzan v. Dir. Missouri – No. 88-1503 June 25 1990
JMM Promotion and Management Inc. v. CA – 260 SCRA 319
Corona v. United Harbor – 283 SCRA 31
Kelly v. Johnson – 425 US 238
Chavez v. Romulo – 431 SCRA 534 (2004)

10. Equal Protection of the Law

People v. Cayat – 68 PHIL. 12, 18
Ichong v. Hernandez – 101 PHIL. 1155

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Villegas v. Hiu Chiong Tsai Pao Ho – 86 SCRA 270
Dumlao v. COMELEC – 96 SCRA 392
Goesart v. Cleary - 335 US 464
Ormoc Sugar Central v. Ormoc City – Feb. 7, 1968
Sison, Jr. v. PAGCOR – May 14, 1991
Republic v. Sandiganbayan – 230 SCRA 711
Himagan v. People – 237 SCRA 538
Almonte v. Vasquez – 244 SCRA 286
Telebap v. COMELEC – 289 SCRA 337
Tiu v. CA – GR 127410 Jan. 20, 1999
Aguinaldo v. COMELEC – GR 132774 June 21, 1999
De Guzman v. COMELEC – 336 SCRA
People v. Mercado – GR 116239, Nov. 29, 2000
People v. Jalosjos – 324 SCRA 689
People v. Piedra – 350 SCRA 163
International School v. Quisumbing – June 1, 2000
Central Bank Employees Assn. v. BSP – 446 SCRA 299

II. Section 2

1. Requisites of a Valid Warrant

People v. Veloso – 48 Phil. 169
Alvarez v. CFI – 64 Phil. 33
Stonehill v. Diokno – June 19, 1967
Bache & Co. v Ruiz – 37 SCRA 823
Placer v. Villanueva – 126 SCRA 463
Burgos, Sr. v. Chief of Staff, AFP – 133 SCRA 800
Corro v. Lising – 137 SCRA 541
Soliven v. Makasiar – 167 SCRA 394
Salazar v. Achacoso – 183 SCRA 145
Board of Comm. (CID) v. De la Rosa – 197 SCRA 853
Lim, Sr. v. Judge Felix – Feb. 19, 1991
Silva v. Pres. Judge of RTC of Negros Or. – 203 SCRA 140
Allado v. Diokno – 232 SCRA 192
Ortiz v. Palaypayon – 234 SCRA 391
People v. Martinez – 235 SCRA 171
Webb v. De Leon – 247 SCRA 652
People v. Woolcock – 244 SCRA 235
Tambasen v. People – 246 SCRA 184
Columbia Pictures v. CA – 262 SCRA 219
20th Century Fox Film v. CA – 164 SCRA 655
Ho vs. People – 280 SCRA 365
Gozos v. Tac-an – GR 123191, Dec. 17, 1998
Flores v. Sumaljag – 290 SCRA 568
People v. CA – 291 SCRA 400
Kho v. Makalintal – GR 94902-06, April 21, 1999
Paper Industries v. Asuncion – GR 122092, May 19, 1999
Malalaon v. CA – 232 SCRA 249

2. Particularity of Description

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Yousef Al-Ghoul v. CA – GR 126859, Sept. 4, 2001
Uy v. BIR – 344 SCRA 36

3. Warrantless Searches and Seizures

When is a search a “search”?
Valmonte v. General de Villa – 178 SCRA 211 (Main) and 185 SCRA 655 (MR)
Guazon v. De Villa – 181 SCRA 623

People v. Saycon – 236 SCRA 329

People v. CFI – 101 SCRA 86
Roan v. Gonzales – 145 SCRA 687
Nolasco v. Mago – GR 27360
People v. Lo Ho Wing – 193 SCRA 122
People v. Malmstedt – 198 SCRA 401
Posadas v. CA – 188 SCRA 288
Bagalihog v. Fernandez – 198 SCRA 614
People v. Cuachon – 238 SCRA 540
People v. De Garcia – 233 SCRA 540
People v. De Lara – 236 SCRA 291
Aniag v. COMELEC – 237 SCRA 424
People v. Barros – 231 SCRA 557
People v. Tabar – 222 SCRA 144
Manlavi v. Gacott – 244 SCRA 50
People v. Leangsiri – 252 SCRA 213
United Laboratories v. Isip – GR 163858 (June 28, 2005)
Malacat v. CA – 283 SCRA 159
People v. Encinada – 280 SCRA 72
Mustang Lumber v. CA – 257 SCRA 430
People v. Gatward – 267 SCRA 785
People v. Lacerna – 278 SCRA 561
People v. Aruta – 288 SCRA 626
People v. Cuenco – GR 128277, Nov. 16, 1998
People v. Doria – GR 125299, Jan. 22, 1999
People v. Sevilla – 339 SCRA 625
People v. Che Chun Ting – 328 SCRA 592
People v. Valdez – 341 SCRA 85
People v. Johnson – 348 SCRA 526
Del Rosario v. People, GR 142295, May 31, 2001
People v. Estrada – GR 124461, June 26, 2000

4. Searches and Seizuers “of whatever nature and for whatever sources.”
Material Distributors v. Natividad – 84 Phil 127
Oklahoma Press v. Waling – 327 US 186
Camara v. Municipal Court – 387 US 523

5. Warrantless Arrests
Harvey v. Defensor-Santiago – 162 SCRA 840
People v. Aminnudin – 163 SCRA 402
People v. dela Cruz – 184 SCRA 416
People v. Burgos – 144 SCRA 1

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Umil v. Ramos – 187 SCRA 311 (Main); MR – Oct. 3, 1991
People v. Sucro – 195 SCRA 388
Go v. CA – 206 SCRA 138
People v. Briones – 202 SCRA 708
People v. Mengote – 210 SCRA 174
People v. Simon – 234 SCRA 555
People v. Rabang – 187 SCRA 682
People v. Lopez – 246 SCRA 95
Velasco v. CA – 245 SCRA 677
People v. Sequino – 264 SCRA 79
People v. Nazareno – 260 SCRA 256
People v. Mahusay – 282 SCRA 80
People v. Alvario – 275 SCRA 529
Larranaga v. CA – 287 SCRA 521
People v. Olivarez – GR 77865, Dec. 4, 1998
Cadua v. CA – 312 SCRA 703
People v. Elamparo – 329 SCRA
People v. Cubcubin – 360 SCRA
People v. Compacion – 361 SCRA 540
Posadas v. Ombudsman – 341 SCRA
People v. Buluran – 325 SCRA 476
People v. Rodriguez – 232 SCRA 227
People v. Acol – 232 SCRA 406

III. Section 3

Exclusionary Rule
Salcedo-Ortanez v. CA – 235 SCRA 111
Zulueta v. CA – 253 SCRA 699
Ramirez v. CA – 248 SCRA 590
Ople v. Torres – 293 SCRA 141
People v. Marti – 193 SCRA 57
People v. Artua – 288 SCRA 626
Gaanan v. IAC – 145 SCRA 112

IV. Section 4

1. Prior Restraint
Near v. Minnesota – 238 US 697
Freedman v. Maryland – 380 US 51
New York Times Co. v. US – 403 US 713
Tolentino v. Sec. of Finance – GR 115444, Oct. 30, 1995
Alexander v. US – 113 S. Ct. 2766, 125 L. Ed. 2d. 441
INC v. CA – 259 SCRA 529 (1996)

2. Subsequent Punishment
People v. Perez – 45 Phil. 599
Dennis v. US – 341 US 494
Gonzales v. COMELEC – 27 SCRA 835
Eastern Broadcasting v. Dans, Jr. – 137 SCRA 628

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Ayer Prod. PTY. LTD. V. Judge Capulong – 160 SCRA 865
Kelley v. Johnson – 425 US 238
Brandenburg v. Ohio – 395 US 444

3. Speech and the Electoral Process

Sanidad v. COMELEC – 181 SCRA 529
National Press Club v. COMELEC – 207 SCRA 1
Adiong v. COMELEC – March 31, 1992
Osmena v. COMELEC – 288 SCRA 447
ABS-CBN v. COMELEC – 323 SCRA 811
SWS v. COMELEC – 357 SCRA 496

4. Commercial Speech
Rubin v. Coors Brewing – 131 L. Ed. 2d 532
Cincinnati v. Discovery Network – 123 L. Ed. 2d 99

City of Laduc v. Gilleo – 129 L. Ed. 2d 36

5. Libel
Policarpio v. Manila Times – 5 SCRA 148
Lopez v. CA – 34 SCRA 116
New York Times Co. c. Sullivan – 376 US 254
Rosenbloom v. Metromedia, Inc. – 403 US 254
Gerts v. Robert Wlech – 418 US 323
Hustler v. Magazine – 485 US 46
In Re Jurado AM No. 90-5-2373, 4 LR 19 Aug’09
In Re Jurado – 243 SCRA 299
Vasquez v. CA – GR 118971 Sept. 15, 1999
Borjal v. CA – GR. 126466 Jan. 14, 1999
Vicario v. CA – GR 124491 June 1, 1999
Pader v. People – 325 SCRA 117

6. Obscenity
Miller v. California – 37 L. Ed. 2d 419
Gonzales v. Kalaw-Katigbak – 137 SCRA 717
Pita v. CA – 178 SCRA 362
Barnes v. Glen Theater – 498 US 439
FCC v Pacifica Foundation – 438 US 726
Renton v. Playtime Theater – 475 US 41
Bethel School District v. Fraser – 478 US 675
Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier – 484 US 260

7. Assembly and Petition

Navarro v. Villegas – 31 SCRA 73
PBM Employees v. PBM – 51 SCRA 189
JBL Reyes v. Mayor Bagatsing – 125 SCRA 553
Malabanan v. Ramento – 129 SCRA 359
BAYAN v. Ermita – GR 169838, April 25, 2006

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V.Setion 5

1. Free Exercise of Religion

Cantwell v. Connecticut – 310 US 296
US v. Ballard – 322 US 78
American Bible Society v. City of Manila – 104 Phil. 386
Ebranilag v. Divison Superintendent – 219 SCRA 256; (MR) 251 SCRA
Wisconsin v. Yoder – 406 US 205
Pamil v. Teleron – 86 SCRA 413
McDaniel v. Paty – 435 US 618
Goldman v. Weinberger – 54 LW 4298
German v. Baranganan – 135 SCRA 514
Tolentino v. Sec. of Finance – 249 SCRA 628
Centeno v. Villalon-Pornillos – 236 SCRA 197
Church of the Lukumi v. City of Hialeach – No. 91-948, June 11, 1993
Lamb’s Chapel v. School Disctrict – No.91-2024, June 7, 1993
Estrada v. Escritor – AM P-021651 (August 4, 2003)

2. Non-Establishment of Religion
Aglipay v. Ruiz – 64 Phil. 201
Garces v. Estenzo – 104 SCRA 510
School District v. Schempp – 394 RS 203
Board of Education v. Allen – 392 US 236
Lemon v. Kurtzman – 403 US 602
Tilton v. Richardson – 403 US 672
Country of Allegheny v. American Civil Liberties Union – 57 LW 504
Zobrest v. Catalina – No. 92-94 June 18, 1993
Capitol Square Review Board v. Pinetter & Ku Klus Klan – US No. 94-780, June 29, 1995
Manosca v. CA – 252 SCRA 412
Lee v. Welsman – US No. 90-1014, June 24, 1992

VI. Section 6

Liberty of Abode and Right to Travel

Marcos v. Manglapus – 177 SCRA 668
Silverio v. CA – 195 SCRA 760
Santiago v. Vasquez – 217 SCRA 633
Marcos v. Sandiganbayan – 247 SCRA 127

VII. Section 7

Right to Information
Legaspi v. CSC – 150 SCRA 530
Bantay Republic Act v. COMELEC – GR 177271, May 4, 2007
Valmonte v. Belmonte, Jr. – 170 SCRA 256
Aquino-Sarmiento v. Morato – 203 SCRA 515
Echegaray v. Sec. of Justice – GR 132601, Oct. 12, 1988
Chavez v. PCGG – GR 130716, Dec. 9, 1988

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Chavez v. PEA – GR 133250, July 9, 2002
RE: Request for Radio-TV Coverage – 365 SCRA 248
RE: Request for Live Radio-TV Coverage – 365 SCRA 62
Senate v. Ermita – GR 169777, April 20, 2006
Neri v. Senate – GR 180643, March 25, 2008; MR Sept. 4, 2008
Akbayan v. Aquino – GR 170516, July 16, 2008

VIII. Section 8
Right to Association
TUCP v. NBC- 173 SCRA 33
SSS Employees v. CA – 175 SCRA 686
UPCSU v. Laguesma – 286 SCRA 15

IX. Section 9

Heirs of Alberto Suguitan v. City of Mandaluyong – March 14, 2000

Iron and Steel Authority v. CA – 249 SCRA 538
Philippine Press Institute v. COMELEC – 244 SCRA 272
Telebap v. COMELEC – 289 SCRA 337
Greater Balanga v. Municipality of Balanga – 239 SCRA 436

1. Elements of “taking”
Republic v. Vda. De Castelvi – 58 SCRA 336
Garcia v. CA – 102 SCRA 597
City of Government v. Judge Ericta – 122 SCRA 759
US v. Causby – 328 US 256
People v. Fajardo – 104 Phil 443
Republic v. PLDT – 26 SCRA 620
NPC v. Jocson – 206 SCRA 520
Penn Central Transportation v. NY City 438 US 104
Ruckelshaus v. Monsanto – 467 US 986

2. Public Use
Sumulong v. Guerrero – 154 SCRA 461
Phil. Columbian Assn. v. Hon. Panis – 228 SCRA 668
Manosca v. CA – 252 SCRA 412
Province of Camarines Sur v. CA – 222 SCRA 173
Lagcao v. Judge Labra – GR 155746, Oct. 13, 2004

3. Just Compensation
City of Manila v. Estrada – 25 Phil 208
Manila Railroad v. Paredes – 31 Phil. 118
Santos v. Land Bank – GR 137431, Sept. 7, 2000
Municipality of Daet v. CA – 129 SCRA 665
NPC v. CA – 129 SCRA 665
EPZA v. Dulay – 149 SCRA 305
Maddumba v. GSIS – 182 SCRA 281
Berkenkotter v. CA – 216 SCRA 584
Meralco v. Pineda – 206 SCRA 196
NPC v. CA – 254 SCRA 577

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Land Bank v. CA – 249 SCRA 149; (MR) 258 SCRA 404
Panes v. VISCA – 264 SCRA 708
Republic v. CA – 263 SCRA 758

4. Judicial Review
De Knecht v. Bautista – 100 SCRA 660
Manotoc v. NHA – 150 SCRA 89
Republic v. De Knecht – 182 SCRA 141

X. Section 10

Home Building and Loan Assn. v. Blaisdell – 290 US 398

Rutter v. Esteban – 93 Phil. 68
Del Rosario v. De los Santos – L-20589-90
Abella v. NLRC – 152 SCRA 140
Phil. Vet. Bank Employees v. Phil. Vet. Bank – 189 SCRA 14
Presley v. Bel-Air Village Association – 201 SCRA 13
Tolentino v. Sec. of Finance – 235 SCRA 630
Siska Development v. Office of the President – 231 SCRA 674
Miners Association v. Factoran – 240 SCRA 100
Juarez v. CA – 214 SCRA 475
FPIB v. CA – 252 SCRA 259
CMMA v. POEA – 243 SCRA 666
PNB v. O.P. – 252 SCRA 5
Eugenio v. Drilon – 252 SCRA 106
Meralco v. Province of Laguna – 306 SCRA 750

XII. Section 12

1. Rights in Custodial Investigation

Miranda v. Arizona – 384 US 436
Magtoto v. Manguera – 63 SCRA 4
Gamboa v. Judge Cruz – 162 SCRA 675
People v. Pinlac – 165 SCRA 675
People v. Judge Ayson – 175 SCRA 216
People v. Loveria – 187 SCRA 47
People v. Alegria – 190 SCRA 122
People v. De Guzman – 194 SCRA 191
People v. Lim – 196 SCRA 809
People v. Arceo – 202 SCRA 170
Arroyo v. CA – 203 SCRA 750
People v. Parojinog – 203 SCRA 673
People v. Jimenez – 204 SCRA 719
People v. Nicolas – 204 SCRA 191
People v. Campos – 202 SCRA 387
People v. Marra – 236 SCRA 565
Kimpo v. Sandiganbayan – 232 SCRA 53
Navallo v. Sandiganbayan – 234 SCRA 175

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People v. Frago – 232 SCRA 653
People v. Timple – 237 SCRA 52
People v. Simon – 234 SCRA 555
People v. Ruelan – 231 SCRA 650
People v. Barasina - 229 SCRA 450
People v. Barlis – 231 SCRA 426
People v. Bandula – 232 SCRA 566
People v. Balisteros – 237 SCRA 499
People v. Maqueda – 242 SCRA 565
People v. Morico – 246 SCRA 214
People v. Cabintoy – 247 SCRA 442
People v. Agustin – 240 SCRA 541
People v. Lamsing – 248 SCRA 471
People v. Lucero – 249 SCRA 425
People v. Compil – 244 SCRA 135
People v. Deniego – 251 SCRA 626
People v. Llenaresas – 248 SCRA 629
People v. Paule – 261 SCRA 649
People v. Taylaran – 108 SCRA 373
Galman v. Pamaran – 138 SCRA 295
People v. Hatton – 210 SCRA 1
Estacio v. Sandiganbayan – 183 SCRA 12
People v. Pamon – 217 SCRA 501
People v. Sabban – 260 SCRA 630
People v. Camat – 256 SCRA 52
People v. Alicando – 251 SCRA 293
People v. Malimit – 264 SCRA 167
Manuel v. NC Construction – 282 SCRA 326
People v. Andan – 269 SCRA 95
People v. Gomez – 270 SCRA 432
People v. Dela Cruz – 279 SCRA 245
People v. Binamira – 277 SCRA 232
People v. Santos – 283 SCRA 443
People v. Suarez – 267 SCRA 119
People v. Calvo – 269 SCRA 676
People v. Espanola – 271 SCRA 689
People v. Teehankee, Jr. – 249 SCRA 54
People v. Meneses – 288 SCRA 95
People v. Dumantay – 307 SCRA 1
Marcelo v. Sandiganbayan – 302 SCRA 102
People v. Mahinay – 302 SCRA 455
People v. Morada –307 SCRA 362
People v. Bariquit –341 SCRA 600
People v. Dano – 339 SCRA 515
Santos v. Sandiganbayan – 374 SCRA 386
People v. Sevilla – 339 SCRA 515
People v. Figueroa – 335 SCRA 249
People v. Salvatierra – 276 SCRA 55

2. Right to be Informed of Custodial Rights

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People v. Samolde – GR 128551, July 31, 2000
People v. Canoy – GR 122510-11, March 17, 2000
People v. Obrero – GR 122142, May 17, 2000
People v. Figueroa – GR 134056, July 6, 2000
People v. Liwanag – 363 SCRA 62

3. Admissibility as Evidence
People v. Continente – 339 SCRA 1
People v.Labtan – 320 SCRA 140
People v. Gamer – 326 SCRA 660

XIII. Section 13

1. Waiver of the Right

People v. Judge Donato & Rodolfo Salas – 198 SCRA 130
People v. Mapalao – 197 SCRA 79

2. Excessive Bail
De La Camara v. Enage - 41 SCRA 3
Chu v. Dolalos – 260 SCRA 309

3. Right to Bail of Military Personnel

Commendador v. Gen. De Villa – 200 SCRA 80

4. Right to Bail
People v. Gako – 348 SCRA 334
“Jinggoy Estrada” v. Sandiganbayan – GR 148965, Feb. 26, 2002
Sule v. Biteng – AM MTJ-95-1018, 243 SCRA 524
Paderanga v. CA – 247 SCRA 741
Asst. Prov. Prosecutor Chin v. Judge Gustilo – 247 SCRA 175
People v. Nitcha – 240 SCRA 283
US v. Purganan – Sept. 24, 2002
Parada v. Veneracion – 269 SCRA 371
Obosa v. CA – 266 SCRA 281
Moslares v. CA – 291 SCRA 440

XIV. Section 14

1. Military Tribunal
Olaguer v. Military – 150 SCRA 144
Tan v. Barrios – 190 SCRA 685

2. Presumption of Innocence
U.S. v. Luling – 324 Phil 725
People v. Mingoa – 92 Phil 856
Dumlao v. COMELEC – 95 SCRA 392
Pamintuan v. People – 234 SCRA 63
Marquez v. COMELEC – 234 SCRA 538
Hizon v. CA – 265 SCRA 517

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3. Right to be Heard
Maliwat v. CA – 256 SCRA 718

4. Right to Counsel
People v. Holgado – 86 Phil. 752
United v. Ash – 413 US 300
People v. Rio – 201 SCRA 702
Salaw v. NLRC – 202 SCRA 7
People v. Macagaling – 237 SCRA 299
People v. Cuizon – 256 SCRA 329
People v. Echegaray – 267 SCRA 543
Reyes v. CA – 267 SCRA 543
People v. Serzo – 274 SCRA 553
Amion v. Chiongson – 301 SCRA 614
CSC v. Lucas – Jan. 21, 1999
People v. Parazo – July 8, 1999

5. Right to be Informed
People v. Regala – 113 SCRA 613
Enrile v. Salazar – 186 SCRA 217
People v. Taguba –229 SCRA 188
People v. Barte – 230 SCRA 401
People v. Legaspi – 246 SCRA 206
Pecho v. People – 262 SCRA 518
People v. Rosare – 264 SCRA 398
People v. Cruz – 259 SCRA 109
Salud Imson-Souweha v. Rondez – 279 SCRA 258
People v. Manansala – 273 SCRA 114
People v. Palomar – 278 SCRA 114
People v. Ortega – 276 SCRA 166
People v. Antido – 278 SCRA 425
People v. Villamor – 297 SCRA 92
People v. Llaguno – 285 SCRA 124
People v. Bugayong – 299 SCRA 528
People v. Manalili – 294 SCRA 220
People v. Dimapilis – 300 SCRA 279
People v. Venerable – 290 SCRA 15
People v. Valdesancho – GR 137051-52, May 30, 2001
People v. Bayzo – 327 SCRA 771
People v. Baniguid – 340 SCRA 92

6. Date of Commission of Crime

People v. Ferolino – 329 SCRA 719
People v. Gianan – 340 SCRA 477
People v. Taganna – 360 SCRA 609

7. Right to Speedy Trial

Tai Lim v. CA – GA 131483, Oct. 26, 1999
Conde v. Rivera – 45 Phil. 650

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Nepomuceno v. Sec. of National Defense – 108 SCRA 658
People v. Gines – 197 SCRA 481
Abadia v. CA – 236 SCRA 676
Cadalin v. POEA – 238 SCRA 721
People v. Tampal – 244 SCRA 202
Dacanay v. People – 240 SCRA 490
Guerrero v. CA – 257 SCRA 703
Dizon v. Lopez – 278 SCRA 483

8. Right to Impartial Trial

Mateo, Jr. v. Villaluz – 50 SCRA 18
People v. CA – 262 SCRA 452
Maliwat v. CA – 256 SCRA 718
Tabuena v. Sandiganbayan – 268 SCRA 332
People v. Adora – 275 SCRA 441
Cosep v. People – 290 SCRA 378
People v. Castillo – 289 SCRA 213
People v. Teehankee – 249 SCRA 54
Martelino v. Alejandro – 32 SCRA 106

9. Right to a Public Trial

In Re Oliver – 333 US 237
Garcia v. Domingo – L-30104

10. Compulsory Process

Fajardo v. Garcia – 98 SCRA 514

11. Right to Cross-Examine

Tampar v. Usman – 200 SCRA 652
People v. Digno – 250 SCRA 237
People v. Camat – 256 SCRA 52
People v. Miyake – 279 SCRA 180
People v. Narca – 275 SCRA 696
People v. Crispin – 327 SCRA 167

12. Trial in Absentia; Right to be Present

Carredo v. People – 183 SCRA 273
People v. Ravelo – 202 SCRA 655
People v. Tabag – 268 SCRA 115
People v. Veneracion – 269 SCRA 371

XVI. Section 16

Right to Speedy Disposition of Cases

Gonzales v. Sandiganbayan – 199 SCRA 299
Socrates v. Sandiganbayan – 253 SCRA 773
Angchangco v. Ombudsman – 268 SCRA 301
Lambino v. De Vera – 275 SCRA 60
De la Pena v. Sandiganbayan – 360 SCRA 478

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XVII. Section 17

Right Against Self-Incrimination

US v. Navarro – 3 Phil 143
US v. Tanteng – 23 Phil 145
US v. Ong Siu Hong – 36 Phil 73
Villafor v. Summers – 53 Phil 570
Beltran v. Samson – 53 Phil 570
Chavez v. CA – Aug 19, 1968
Cabal v. Kapunan, Jr. – L-19052
Pascual, Jr. v. Board of Medical Examiners – L-25018
People v. Gamboa – 194 SCRA 372
Almonte v. Vasquez – 244 SCRA 286
Regala v. Sandiganbayan – 262 SCRA 122
People v. Malimit – 264 SCRA 167
Galman v. Pamaran – 138 SCRA 295
People v. Linsangan – 195 SCRA 784

XIX. Section 19

Cruel, Degrading or Inhuman Punishment; Excessive Fines

People v. Estoista – 93 Phil 647
People v. Echagaray – 267 SCRA 682 (Death Penalty)
People v. Tongko – 290 SCRA 595
Padilla v. CA – 260 SCRA 155

XX. Section 20

Imprisonment for Debt

Lozano v. Martinez – 146 SCRA 323
Tiomico v. CA – 304 SCRA 216

XXI. Section 21

1. Attachment of Jeopardy

People v. Ylagan – 58 Phil 851

People v. Balisacan – L-26376
Cinco v. Sandiganbayan – 202 SCRA 726
People v. Vergara – 221 SCRA 560
Galvez v. CA – 237 SCRA 202
Cudia v. CA – 284 SCRA 173
Limpangog v. CA – GR 134229, Nov. 26, 1999

2. Termination of Jeopardy
Bulaong v. People – 17 SCRA 746
Bustamente v. Maceren – 48 SCRA 155
People v. Obsania – L-24447

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Rivera, Jr. v. People – 239 SCRA 48
Teodoro v. CA – 258 SCRA 603
Cuison v. CA – 289 SCRA 159
People v. CA – GR 128986, June 21, 1999
People v. Velasco – 340 SCRA 207

3. Rule on “Supervening facts”

Melo v. People – 85 Phil 766
People v. Buling – 107 Phil 712

4. Same Offenses
Lamera v. CA – 198 SCRA 186
Gonzales v. CA – 232 SCRA 667
People v. Balasa – 295 SCRA 49
People v. Ong – 322 SCRA 38

5. Parties
Metrobank v. Meridiano – GR 118251, June 29, 2001

6. Ordinance and Statute

People v. Relova – 148 SCRA 292

XXII. Section 22

People v. Ferrer – 48 SCRA 382

Virata v. Sandiganbayan – 202 SCRA 680
Trinidad v. CA – 202 SCRA 106
People v. Sandiganbayan – 266 SCRA 379
Lacson v. Executive Secretary – 301 SCRA 298
Fajardo v. CA – GR 128508, Feb. 1, 1999
People v. Ringor – GR 123918, Dec. 9, 1999

Article IV – CITIZENSHIP

I. Section 1
Aznar v. COMELEC and Osmena, 185 SCRA 703
Valles v. COMELEC – GR 137000, Aug. 9, 2000
Ong Chia v. Republic – GR 127240, March 27, 2000
Gatchalian v. Board of Commissioners – 197 SCRA 853
Co v. Electoral Tribunal – 199 SCRA 692
Yu v. Defensor-Santiago – 169 SCRA 364
Frivaldo v. COMELEC – 174 SCRA 245
Frivaldo v. COMELEC – 257 SCRA 727
Labo, Jr. v. COMELEC – 176 SCRA 1
Labo, Jr. v. COMELEC – 211 SCRA 297
Mercado v. Manzano – GR 135083, May 26, 1999
Tecson v. COMELEC – GR 161434 March 3, 2004

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II. Section 2
Bengson v. HRET – GR 142840, May 7, 2001
In re Mallare 59 SCRA 344
Chen Teck Lao v. Republic 55 SCRA 1

III. SECTION 5
RA 9225 “An Act Making the Citizenship of Philippine Citizen who Acquire Foreign
Citizenship Permanent”

Article V – SUFFRAGE

RA 8189 “Continuing Registration Act”

Akbayan v. COMELEC – 355 SCRA 318

Article XIII – SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

I. Section 1
International School Alliance of Educators v. Quisumbing – 333 SCRA

II. Section 3
Eagle Security v. NLRC – 173 SCRA 479
SSS Employees v. CA – 175 SCRA 686
De Vera v. NLRC – 200 SCRA 439
Republic v. CA – 180 SCRA 428
MPSTA v. Laguio – 200 SCRA 323
Union v. Nestle – 192 SCRA 396
Jacinto v. CA – 281 SCRA 657
Telefunken Employees Union v. CA – Dec. 18, 2000

III. Section 4
Assn. of Small Landowners v. Sec. Agrarian Reform – 175 SCRA 343
Tanaka v. Japan – 7 Minshui 1523
Luz Farms v. Sec. of Agrarian Reform – 192 SCRA 51
Natalia v. DAR – 225 SCRA 278
Daez v. CA – 325 SCRA 856
Corpus v. Grospe – 333 SCRA 425

IV. Section 7
Tano v. Socrates – 278 154 (1997)

V. Section 9
Dee v. CA – 325 SCRA

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VI. Section 10
Filstream v. CA – 284 SCRA 716

VII. Section 18
Carino v. CHR – 204 SCRA 483
EPZA v. CHR, et al – 208 SCRA 125
Simon v. CHR – 229 SCRA 117

Article XIV – Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports

I. Section 1
DECS v. San Diego – 180 SCRA 534
Non v. Judge Dames – 185 SCRA 523

II. Section 3
Miriam College v. CA – 348 SCRA 265

III. Section 5
BME v. Judge Alfonso – 176 SCRA 304
Lupangco v. CA – 160 SCRA 848
University of San Carlos v. CA – 166 SCRA 570
Capitol Medical Center v. CA – 178 SCRA 493
Reyes v. CA – 194 SCRA 402
Tan v. CA – 199 SCRA 212

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