B.

Congress
1. Composition, Qualification and Term of Office
a. Senate
* Article VI, sections 2-4
b. House of Representatives
* Article VI, Sections 5-8
7B-1 Powell v. McCormack, 395 U.S. 486 (1969)
7B-2 Macias vs. Comelec, 3 SCRA 1 (1961)
7B-3 Tan vs. Comelec, 142 SCRA 727 (1986)
-

Jashzeel Baldonado

7B-4 Vets. Fed. Party v. Comelec, G.R. 136781, October 6, 2000

7B-5 PM v. Comelec, G.R. No. 164702, March 15, 2006
7B-6 Bagong Bayani v. Comelec, 248 SCRA 400 (1995)
-

Irene Gonzales

7B-7 Aquino v. Comelec, 248 SCRA 300 (1995)

7B-8 Marcos v. Comelec, 248 SCRA 300 (1995)
7B-9 Dumpit Michelena v. Boado, G.R. Nos. 163619, November 17, 2005
-

Miracle Mendez

7B-10 Aquino vs. Comelec, G.R. 189793, 7 April 2010

7B-11 Sema vs. Comelec, GR 177597, 16 July 2008
7B-12 Ang Ladlad LGBT Party vs. Comelec, GR 190582, 8 April 2010
-

Rana Palabay

2. Election

a. Regular election
* Article VI, Section 8
b. Special election
* Article VI, Section 9
* R.A. No. 6645, December 28, 1987
3. Organizations and Sessions
a. Election of Officers
* Article VI, Section 16(1)
7B-13 Santiago v. Guingona, G.R. 134577, November 18, 1998
b. Quorum
* Article VI, Section 16(2)
7B-14 Avelino vs. Cuenco, 83 Phil. 17 (1949)
c. Rules of Proceedings
* Article VI, Sections 16(3) and 21
7B-15 Pacete vs. Comm. On Appointments, 40 SCRA 58 (1971)
-

Arecar Reforsado

7B-16 Arroyo vs. De Venecia, GR 127255, August 14, 1997

d. Discipline of members
* Article VI, Section 16(3)
7B-17 Alejandro v. Quezon, 46 Phil 83 (1924)
7B-18 Osmena vs. Pendatun, 109 Phil 863 (1960)
-

Kerwin Cruz

7B-19 Santiago v. Sandiganbayan, GR 126055, April 19, 2001

7B-20 De Venecia v. SB, GR No. 130240, Feb. 5, 2002

e. Journal and Record

* Article VI, Section 16(4)
1. The Enrolled Bill Theory
7B-21 Casco Chemical Co. vs. Gimenez, 7 SCRA 347 (1963)
Carlo Rapay
2. Probative Value of the Journal
7B-22 United States vs. Pons, 34 Phil. 729 (1916)
3. Matters to be entered in the Journal
a. Yeas and Nays on third and final reading of a bill
* Article VI, Section 26(2)
b. Veto message of the President
* Article VI, Section 27 (1)
c. Yeas and Nays on the re-passing of a bill vetoed by the President.
* [Article VI, Section 21(1)]
d. Yeas and Nays on any question at the request of 1/5 of members present
* [Article VI, Section 16 (4)]
4. Journal Entry Rule vs. Enrolled Bill Theory
5. Congressional Record-Article VI, Section 16(4) par.2
f. Session
1. Regular sessions
* Article Vi, Sections 15 and 16(5)
2. Special sessions
* Article VII, Sections 10-11, 16
* Article VII, Sectio 18 par. 2

3. Joint sessions
* Article VII, Sections 4, 11 par. 4., 9
* Article VII, Section 23(1) and 18
* Article XVII, Section 1(1)
4. Salaries, Privileges and Disqualifications
a. Salaries
* Article VI, Section 10
* Article XVIII, Section 17
7B-23 Philconsa vs. Mathay, 18 SCRA 300 (1966)
7B-24 Ligot vs. Mathay, 56 SCRA 823 (1974)

- Mark Aure

b. Freedom from Arrest

* Article VI, Section 11
* Revised Penal Code, Article 145
c. Speech and Debate Clause
* Article VI, Section 11
7B-25 Jimenez vs. Cabangbang 17 SCRA 876 (1966)
7B-26 People v. Jalosjos, GR 132875, February 3, 2000
d. Disqualifications
1. Incompatible and Forbidden Officers
* Article VI, Section 13
7B-27 Adaza vs. Pacana, Jr. 135 SCRA 431 (1985)
Dranreb Avenido
2. Other Prohibitions

* Article VI, Section 14

7B-28 Puyat vs. De Guzman, 113 SCRA 31 (1982)
e. Duty to Disclose
* Article XI, Section 17
* Article VI, Sections 12 and 20
5. Electoral Tribunals
* Article VI, Sections 17-19
7B-29 Abbas vs. SET, 166 SCRA 651 ( 1988)
7B-30 Sampayan vs. Daza, 213 SCRA 807 (1992)
-

Marcus Delos Santos

7B-31 Bondoc vs. Pineda, 201 SCRA 792 (1991)

7B-32 Pena vs. HRET, GR No. 137037, March 21, 1997
7B-33 Guerrero v. Comelec, GR No. 137004, July 26, 2000
-

Eduardo Gallardo

7B-34 Codilla v. De Venecia, Gr. 150605, December 10, 2002

7B-35 BANAT Party list vs. Comelec, GR 177508, 7 August 2009
7B-36 Palparan vs. HRET, GR 189506, 11 February 2010
- Albert Don Gozar
6. Commission on Appointments
* Article VI, Sections 18-19
7B-37 Cunanan v. Tan, 5 SCRA 1 (1962)
7B-38 Daza v. Singson, 180 SCRA 496 (1989)
7B-39 Coseteng vs. Mitra, Jr. 187 SCRA 377 (1990)
-

John Paul Ragiles

7B-40 Guingona vs. Gonzales, 214 SCRA 789 (1992)

7B-41 Madrigal vs. Villar, GR 183055, 31 July 2009
7. Powers of Congress
a. General Plenary Powers
* Article VI, Section 1
b. Limitations on the Legislative Power
1. Substantive limitations
* Article III (Bill of Rights)
* Article VI, Sections 25 & 28
* Article XIV, Section 4(3)
* Article VI, Section 29
* Article VI, Sections 30 and 31
i. Implied substantive limitations
ii Prohibition against delegation of legislative power
iii. Prohibition against passage of irrepealable laws
2. Procedural limitations
* Article VI, Section 27
c. Legislative Process
1. Requirements as to bills
i. As to titles of bills
* Article VI, section 26(1)
7B-42 Tio vs. Videogram Regulatory Board, 151 SCRA 208
-

Keizi Agujo

7B-43 Lidasan vs. Comelec, 21 SCRA 479 (1967)

ii. Requirements as to certain laws

1. Appropriation laws
* Article VI, Section 25
7B-44 Demetria vs. Alba, 148 SCRA 208 (1987)
7B-45 Guingona vs. Caraque, 196 SCRA 221 (1991)
-

Jovelyn Bebanco

7B-46 Tolentino vs. Sec. of Finance, GR 115455, Aug. 25, 1994

7B-47 Philconsa vs. Enriquez, GR. 113105, August 19, 1994
2. Tax laws
* Article VI, Section 28
* Article XIV, Section 4(3)
7B-48 Abakada Guro v. Ermita, GR No. 168207, October 18, 2005
-

Aleli Buaquen

7B-49 Lung Center v. Q.C., GR No. 144104, June 29, 2004

7B-50 Tan v. Del Rosario, 237 SCRA 324 (2000)
7B-51 Garcia v. Executive Secretary, 211 SCRA 219 (1992)
-

Richelle Cebu

7B-52 Jihn Hay PAC v. Lim, GR No. 119775, October 24, 2003
3. Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
* Article VI, Section 30
7B-53 First Lepanto Ceramics v. C.A., 237 SCRA 519 (1994)
7B-54 Fabian v. Desierto, GR> No. 129742, September 16, 1998
Azalea Cruz
2. Procedure for the passage of bills

Article VI, Sections 26(b) and 27

[-] Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance, supra
[-] Philconsa v. Enriquez, supra
7B-55 Gonzales vs. Macaraig, GR. No. 87636, Nov. 19, 1990
7B-56 Bengzon vs. Drilon, 208 SCRA 133 (1992)
7B-58 Bowsher v. Synar, 476 U.S. 714 (1986)
- Kimberly Gargoles
3. Effectivity of laws
* Civil Code, Article 2
7B-60 Tanada vs. Tuvers. 136 SCRA 27 (1985)
7B-61 Tanada vs, Tuvera, 146 SCRA 446
7B-62 PVB Empl. Union v. Vega, GR. No. 105364, June 28, 2001
- Rosario Geron
*Executive Order No. 200, June 18, 1987
8.
a. Question Hour
* Article VI, Section 27
b. Legislative investigation
* Article Vi, Section 21
7B-63 Senate v. Ermita, GR. No. 1697777, April 20, 2006
7B-64 Sabio v. Gordon, et al., GR No. 174340, October 17, 2006
7B-65 Arnault vs. Nazareno, 87 Phil. 29 (1950)
-

Torina Malibiran

7B-66 Arnault vs. Balagtas, 97 Phil. 358 (1955)

7B-67 Bengzon vs. Sen. Blue Rib. Comm., 203 SCRA 767 (1991)
7B-68 Romero vs. Estrada, etc. GR 174105, 2 April 2009
-

Kristina Mamangon

c. Congressional Oversight
7B-69 Abakada Guro Party List vs, Purisima, GR 166715, 14 August 2008
9. Other Powers:
a. Act as board of canvassers for presidential election
* Article VII, Section 4 par. 4
7B-70 Pimentel v. Joint Com., GR. No. 163783, 22 June 2004
7B-71 Brillantes v. Comelec, GR. No. 163193, June 15, 2004
Ma. Teresita Torres
b. Call a special election for Presidency
* Article VII, Section
c. Decide on disability of the President
* Article VI, Section 11
d. Leislative veto or approval for habeas corpus or declaration of material law
* Article VII, Section 18
e. Presidential amnesties
* Article VII, Section 19
f. Concur in treaties
* Article VII, Section 21
7B-72 Pimentel v. Executive Secretary, GR. No. 158988, July 6, 2005
g. Declaration of Existence of War
h. Delegation of emergency powers

* Article VI, Section 23

i. Utilization of natural resources
* Article XII, Section 2
j. Amendment of Constitution
* Article XVII, Sections 1-2
k. Power of Impeachment
1. Who are subject to impeachment
* Article XI, Section 2
2. Grounds for impeachment
* Article XI, Section 2
3. Procedure for impeachment
* Article XI, Section 3(1)-(6)
4. Consequences of impeachment
* Article XI, Section 3(7)
7A-53 Francisco v. House of Rep., GR. No. 160261, Nov. 10, 2003
7A-54 Nixon v. U.S., 113 S. CT. 733 (1933)
-

Raiza Grace Zabala

C. Executive Department
1. The President
a. Qualifications, election, term and oath
* Article VII, Sections 1, 4 & 5
b. Privileges and salary
* Article VII, Section 6
7C-1 Republic v. SB, GR. No. 152154, July 15, 2003

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c. Succession
1. In case of vacancy at the beginning of term
* Article VII, Sections 7 and 10
2. In case of vacancy during term
* Article VII, Sections 8 and 10
3. In case of temporary disability
* Article VII, Sections 11-12
7C-2 Estrada v. Arroyo, GR. No. 146738, March 2, 2001
d. Removal
* Article XI, Sections 2-23
e. Prohibitions
* Article VII, Section 13
* Article Vi, Section 13
* Article IX, Section 2
* Article IX-B, Section 7
Exceptions to prohibition from holding another office:
1. Vice-President as member of the cabinet
* Article VII, Section 3 par. 2
2. Sec. of Justice as member of Judicial and Bar Council
* Article VIII, Section 8(1)
7C-3 CLU vs. Exec. Secretary, 194 SCRA 317 (1991)
-

Kerwin Cruz

7C-4 Cruz, v. COA, GR. No. 138489, Nov. 29, 2001

7C-5 NAC v. COA, GR. 156982, September 8, 2004

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7C-6 Funa vs. Executive Secretary, GR 184740, 11 February 2010

Joel Malcolm Jabal
2. Powers and Functions of the President
a. Executive Power
* Article VII, Sections 1 & 17
7C-7 Laurel vs. Garcia, GR. No. 92013, July 25, 1990
7C-8 Marcos vs. Manglapus, 178 SCRA 760 (1989)
7C-9 DENR v. DENR Empl., GR. No. 149725, August 19, 2003
Dexter Ledesma
b. Control of executive departments
* Article VII, Section 17
7C-10 De Leon v. Carpio, 178 SCRA 457 (1989)
7C-11 Blaquera v. Alcala, GR. 109406, September 11, 1998
7C-12 Hutchison Ports v. SBMA, GR. No. 131367, Aug. 31, 2000
-

Dan Paulo Morilla

7C-13 NEA v. COA, 377 SCRA 233 (2002)

7C-14 Rufino v. Endriga, GR. No. 139554, July 21, 2006
7C-15 Review Center Association of the Philippines vs. Ermita, GR 180046, 2 April 2009
-

Ryan Noblejas

c. General supervision over local governments/autonomous regions

* Article X, Sections 4 and 16
7C-16 Pimentel v. Aguirre, GR. 132988, July 19, 2000
d. Power of Appointment
7C-17 Bermudez v. Torres, GR. No. 131429, August 4, 1999

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1. In General
a. With consent of Commission on Appointment
i. Heads of Departments
* Article VII, Section 16
ii. Ambassadors, public Ministers and Consuls
*Article VII, Section 16
iii. Officers of Armed Forces from the rank of Colonel and Naval Captain
*Article VIII, Section 16
iv. Chairman and members of Constitutional Commissions
*Article IX-B, Section 1(2)
*Article IX-C., Section 1(2)
*Article IX-D., Section 1(2)
v. Regular members of the Judicial and Bar Council
* Article VIII, Section 8(2)
7C-18 Sarmiento vs. Mison, 156 SCRA (1987)
-

Bryan Pasajol

7C-19 Concepcion-Bautista vs. Salonga, 172 SCRA 160 (1989)

7C-20 Calderon vs. Carale, GR. No. 91636, April 23, 1992
7C-21 Manalo v. Sistoza, GR. 107369, August 11, 1999
-

Carlo Rapay

7C-22 Soriano v. Lista, GR. No. 153881, March 24, 2003

b. Upon recommendation of the Judicial and Bar Council
c. Those whose appointments are not otherwise provided by law
d. Those whom he may be authorized by law to appoint

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2. Limitations on appointing power of the President

* Article VII, Sections 13 & 15
7C-23 de Castro vs. JBC, et al., GR. 191002, 17 March 2010
Interim or recess appointments
*Article VI, Section 19
7C-24 Pimentel v. Ermita, GR. 164978, October 13, 2005
-

Jashzeel Baldonado

*Article VII, Section 16 par. 2

7C-25 In Re Valenzuela, A.M. No. 98-5-01-SC, Nov. 9, 1998
7C-26 De Rama v. CA., Gr. No. 131136, Feb. 28, 2001
7C-27 Matibag vs. Benipayo, GR. No. 149036, April 2, 2002
-

Irene Gonzales

The Removal Power

7C-28 Larin v. Executive Secretary, GR. 112745, October 16, 1997
Limitations on appointing power of Acting President
*Article VII, Sections 14 & 16
e. Executive Clemncies
* Article VII, Section 19 Article IX-C, Section 5
1. Pardon distinguished from probation
2. Pardon distinguished from parole
3. Pardon distinguished from amnesty
4. Reprieves, Commutations and Remissions of Fines
5. Effects of Pardon
7C-29 Echegaray v. Secretary of Justice, 301 SCRA 96) (1999)

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7C-30 People vs. Casido, G.R. 116512, March 7, 1997

-

Miracle Mendez

7C-31 People v. Nacional, G.R. No. 11294, September 7, 1995

7C-32 Mosanto vs. Factoran, 170 SCRA 190 (1989)
7C-33 Sabello vs. DECS, 180 SCRA 623 (1989)
-

Rana Palabay

7C-34 Llamas v. Orbos, 202 SCRA 844 (1991)

7C-35 Cristobal vs. Labrador, 71 Phil. 34 (1941)
7C-36 Pelobello vs. Gonzales, 152 SCRA 27 (1987)
-

Arecar Reforsado

7C-37 In Re Lontok, 43 Phil 293 (1923)

7C-38 Garcia vs. Chairman, COA G.R. 75025, September 14, 1993
7C-39 Torres v. Gonzales, 152 SCRA 273 (1987)
-

Carlo Cecillo

7C-40 Kapunan vs. Court of Appeals, GR 184213-17, 13 March 2009

f. Powers as Commander-in Chief
* Article VIL, Section 18 Article II, Section 15
* Article VIII, Section 1 par. 2
7C-41 IBP v. Zamora, G.R. No. 141284, August 15, 2000
7C-42 Sanlakas v. Exec, Sec., G.R. No. 159085. Feb. 3, 2004
-

Borjie Destura

7C-43 Aquino v. Enrile, 59 SCRA 183 (1974)

7C-44 Olaquer vs. MC No. 4, 150 SCRA 144 (1987)
7C-45 Navales v. Abaya, G.R. No. 162318, October 25, 2004

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Gilbert Frias

7C-46 Lansang vs. Garcia, 42 SCRA 448 (1971)

7C-47 In Re De Villa, G.R. No. 158802, November 17, 2004
7C-48 David v. Arroyo, G.R. No. 171390, May 3, 2006
-

Oscar Ferdinand Gonzales VI

g. Emergency Powers
* Article XII, Section 2
h. Contracting and guaranteeing foreign loans
* Article VII, Section 20 Article XII, Section 21
* Republic Act No. 4860
7C-49 Constantino v. Cuisia, G.R. No. 106064, October 13, 2005
i. Power over foreign affairs
1. Treaty making Article XII, Section 21
7C-50 Peoples Movement vs. Manglapus, September 13, 1988
7C-51 Comm. Of Customs vs. Easter Sea, 3 SCRA 351 (1961)\
John Paul Ragiles
2. Deportation of undesirable aliens
7C-52 Go Tek vs Deportation Board, 79 SCRA 17 (1977)
j. Power over-legislation
1. Address Congress
* Article VII, Section 23
b. Preparation and submission of the budget
* Article VII, Section 22
c. Veto-Power

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* Article VII, Section 23(2)

d. Emergency Powers
* Article VI, section 23(2)
3. Executive Privilege
7C-53 Senate v. Ermita, G.R. No. 169777, April 20, 2006
7C-54 Gudani v. Senga, G.R. No. 170165, August 15, 2006
Keizi Agujo
4. Immunity from suit
7C-55 Beltran vs. Macasiar, G.R. 82585, November 14, 1998
7C-56 Gloria v. CA, G.R. No. 119903, August 15, 2000
7C-57 Estrada v. Desierto, G.R. No. 146710-15, March 2, 2001
Jovelyn Bebanco
7C-58 Nixon v. Fitgerald, 457 U.S. 731 (1982)
7C-59 Harlow v. Fitgerald, 457 U.S. 800 (1982)
7C-60 Clinton v. Jones, 117 S. Ct. 1636 (1997)
Aleli Buaquen
5. Vice President
a. Qualifications, election, term and oath
* Article VII, Section 3-5
b. Privileges and salary
* Article VII, Section 6
c. Prohibitions
* Article VII, Section 13 and 3 par. 2
d. Succession

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* Article VII, Section 2-3

D. Separation of Power
1. Purpose
2. Interdependence, Blending of Powers and Checks and Balances
7D-1 In Re: Laureta and Maravilla, 148 SCRA 382 (1987)
7D-2 Demetria vs. Alba, 148 SCRA (1987)
7D-3 Mantruste System vs. CA, 179 SCRA 136 (1989)
Richel Cebu
7D-4 INS v. Chadha, 462 U.S. 919 (1983)
3. Justiciable and Political Questions
7D-5 La Bugal-BLaan v. Ramos, G.R. No. 127882. Dec. 1, 2004
7D-6 Arnault v. Balagtas, 97 Phil 358 (1955)
Azalea Cruz
7D-7 Goldwater v. Carter, 444 U.S. 996 (1979)
* Article VIII, Section 1
* Article VII, Section 18
E. Delegation of Power
1. Powers delegated
a. Tariff Powers
* Article VI, Section 28(2)
7E-1 Garcia v. Executive Secretary, 211 SXCRA 219 (1992)
b. Emergency Powers
* Article VI, Section 23 (2)
c. Rule Making Power of the SC

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* Article VIII, Sec. 5(5)

d. Powers delegated to Local Government Units
* Article X. Section 15
e. Powers delegated Constitutional Commissions
* Articles IX-A, Section 6; IX-C, Sec. 3, IX-D, Section 2(2)
f. Powers delegated to Administrative Bodies
2. Tests for Valid Delegation
7E-2 Jaworski v. v. Pagcor, G.R. No. 144463, January 14, 2004
Kimberly Gargoles
7E-3 U.S. v. Ang Tang Ho, 43 Phil 1 (1922)
7E-4 Conference v. POEA, 243 SCRA 666 (1995)
7E-5 Pelaez vs Auditor General, 15 SCRA 569 (1965)
Rosario Geron
7E-6 People vs. Judge Dacuycuy, 173 SCRA 90 (1989)
VIII. CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS
A. General Considerations
1. Guarantees of Independence
2. Qualifications
8A-1 Cayetano v. Monsod, G.R. No. 100113, September 3, 1991
3. Appointment & Term
4. Rotational Scheme
8A-2 Gaminde v. COA, G.R. No. 140335, December 13, 2000
Edvangeline Rodriguez
5. Vacancies

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8A-3 Brillantes vs. Yorac, G.R. No. 93867, December 18, 1990
6. Disqualifications
7. Salary/Removal/Appointment of Personnel
8. Fiscal Autonomy
8A-4 CSC v. DBM, G.R. 158791, July 22, 2005
8A-5 CHREA v. CHR, G.R. 155336, November 25, 2004
Janine Surtida
8A-6 CHREA v. CHR, G.R. 155336, July 21, 2006
9. Submission of Reports and Recommendations
10. Rule Making
11. Decisions
8A-7 Cua v. Comelec, 156 SCRA 582 (1987)
8A-8 Sarmiento v. Comelec, 212 SCRA 307 (1992)
Mark Aure
8A-N Marcoleta vs. Comelec, GR 181377, 24 April 2009
12. Appeals
8A-9 Ambil v. Comelec, G.R. 143398, October 25, 2000
8A-10 Reyes v. COA, G.R. No. 125129, March 29, 1999
Dranreb Avenido
B. The Civil Service Commission
1. Scope of the Civil Service
* Article IX-B, Section 2(1)
8B-1 Camporedondo v. NLRC, G.R. No. 129049, August 6, 1999
8B-2 NSC vs. NLRC, 168 SCRA 122 (1988)

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8B-3 SSSEA vs. CA, c175 SCRA 686 (1989)

Marcus Dela Cruz
8B-4 Leyson v. Ombudsman, G.R. No. 134990, April 27, 2000
8B-5 Baluyot v. Holganza, G.R. No. 136374, February 9, 2000
8B-6 PNCC v. Fabion, G.R. No. 131715, December 8, 1999
Eduardo Gallardo Jr.
2. The Career and Non-Career Service
8B-7 De Leon v. CA, G.R. No. 127182
8B-8 General v. Roco, G.R. No. 143366, January 29, 2001
3. Terms and conditions of employment in the Civil Service
a. Oath and allegiance to the Constitution
* Article IX-B, Section 4
* Article XI, Section 18
b. Merit system
8B-9 CSC v. Salas, G.R. No. 123708, June 19, 1997
Don Gozar
8B-10 PAGCOR v. Rilloraza, G.R. No. 141141, June 25, 2001
8B-11 Cadiente vs. Santos, 142 SCRA 280 (1986)
8B-12 Grino v. CSC, 194 SCRA 458 (1991)
Kerwin Cruz
8B-13 Samson v. CA, 145 SCRA 654 (1986)
8B-14 Triba v. Sto. Tomas, 199 SCRA 833 (1991)
8B-15 Corpus vs. Cuaderno, 15 SCRA 591 (1965)
Joel Malcolm Jabal

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c. Appointment of Lameducks
* Article IX-B, Section 6
d. Appointment and designation of elective/appointive officials
* Article IX-B, Section 7
* Article VII, Section 13
* Article VI, Section 13
e. Exemptions from exam requirement
8B-16 Office of the Ombudsman v. CSC, G.R. No. 159940, February 16, 2005
f. Standardization of pay and ban on double compensation
* Article IX-B, Section 5
* Article IX-B, Section 8
8B-17 CB Empl. Assoc. v. BSP, G.R. No. 148208, Dec. 15, 2004
8B-Nac v. COA, G.R. No. 156982, Sept. 8, 2004
Dexter Ledesma
g. Ban on partisan political activities
* Article IX-B, Section 2(4)
* Compare Article XVI, Section 5(3) (with respect to numbers of the AFP)
8B-19 Trinidad v. Valle, 105 SCRA 606 (1981)
8B-20 Vistan v. Nicolas, 201 SCRA 524 (1991)
h. Removal or suspension only for cause
* Article IX-B, Section 3
8B-21 Pastor v. City of Pasig, G.R. No. 146873, May 9, 2002
Dan Morilla
8B-22 Domingo v. Zamora, G.R. No. 142283, February 6, 2003

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8B-23 David v. Gania, G.R. No. 156039, August 14, 2003

8B-24 Miranda v. Carreon, G.R. No. 143540, April 11, 2003
Ryan Noblejas
8B-25 Office of the Pres. v. Buenaobra, G.R. No. 170021, Sept. 8, 2006
i. Summary Removal
j. Right of self-organization
* Article III, Section 8
* Article IX, Section 2(5)
k. Review of decisions of the CSC
* Article IX, Section 7
l. Fiscal independence
* Article IX-A, Section 5
8B-26 U.P. vs. Regino, G.R. 88167, May 3, 1993
8B-27 Luego v. CSC, 143 SCRA 327 (1986)
Torina Malibiran
8B-28 Central Bank vs. CSC, 171 SCRA 744 (1989)
C. Commission on Elections
1. Composition and qualifications of Commissioners
* Article IX-C, Section 1(1)
* Article VII, Section 13 par. 2
2. Appointment, term of office and decisions
* Article IX-C, Section 1(2)
3. Appointment of personnel
* Article IX-A, Section 4

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4. Salary
* Article IX-A Section;
* Article XVII, Section 17
5. Disqualification
* Article IX-A, Section 2
6. Impeachment
* Article XI, Section 2
7. Powers and Functions
* Article IX-C, Section 2
a. Enforce election laws
* Article IX-C, Section 2(1) and 10
8C-1 Brillantes v. Comelec, G.R. No. 163193, June 15, 2004
8C-2 Typoco v. Comelec, G.R. No. 136191, Nov. 29, 1999
-

Kristina Mamangon

8C-3 Loong v. Comelec, G.R. No. 133676, April 14, 1999

8C-4 Pangandaman v. Comelec, G.R. 134340, Nov. 25, 1999
8C-5 Domino v. Comelec, G.R. No. 134015, July 19, 1999
Ma. Teresita TOrres
8C-6 Sandoval v. Comelec, G.R. No. 133842, January 26, 2000
8C-7 Al Haj v. Comelec, G.R. 151046, February 5, 2002
* R.A. No. 9189 (2003). The Overseas Absentee Voting Act
b. Decide administrative question pertaining elections, except the right to vote
* Article IX, Section 2(3)
8C-8 Guevara v. Comelec, 104 Phil 269 (1968)

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Raiza Grace Zabala

8C-9 Jaramilla v. Comelec, G.R. No. 155717, October 23, 2003

1. Petition for inclusion or exclusion of voters
* Article IX-C, Section 2(6)
c. Prosecution election law violators
* Article IX-C, Section 2(6)
* EO 134, Section 11, February 27, 1987
8C-10 De Jesus vs. People, 120 SCRA 760 (1983)
8C-11 People vs. Judge Inting, 187 SCRA 788 (1990)
Carlo Cecillo
8C-12 Baytan v. Comelec, G.R. No/ 153945, February 4, 2003
d. Recommend pardon, parole or suspension of sentence of election law violators
* Article IX-C, Section 5
e. Deputize law enforcement agents, etc
* Article IX-C, Section 2(4) Id., Section 2(8)
8C-13 People v. Judge Basilla, 179 SCRA 87 (1989)
f. Registration of political parties, organization/coalitions and accreditation of citizens
arms
* Article IX-C, Section 2(5)
1. Registration under the party-list
* Article IX-C, Section 6-8
*Article VI, Section 5(2)
* Article XVIII, Section 7
g. Regulation of public utilities and media of information
* Article IX-C, Section 4 and 9

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8C-14 UNIDO vs. Comelec, 104 SCRA 17 (1981)\

Borgie Destura
h. Decide election contest and cases
* Article IX-C, Section 2(2) and 3
8C-15 Sebastian vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 139573, March 7, 2000
D. Commission on Audit
a. Poers and Functions
* Article IX-D, Section 2 and 3
* Article VI, Section 20
8D-1 DBP v. COA, 231 SCRA 202, (1994)
8D-2 Sambeli vs. Province of Isabels, 210 SCRA 80 (1992)
Gilbert Frias
8D-3 Albert v. COA, G.R. No. 126537, March 6, 2001
8D-4 Bustamante v. COA, 216 SCRA 164 (1992)
8D-5 DBP v. COA, G.R. No. 88435, January 16, 2002
Oscar Ferdinand Gonzales VI
8D-N Barbo vs. COA, G.R. 157542, 10 October 2008
IX. OTHER CONSTITUTIONAL BODIES AND OFFICES
A. Sandiganbayan
* Article XI, Section 4
* P.D. 1606, December 10, 1979
9A-1 Nunez vs. Sadiganbayan, 111 SCRA 433 (1982)
B. Office of the Ombudsman
* See also P.D. 1630, July 18, 1979; R.A. 6770, Nov. 17 1989

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1. Composition
* Article XI, Section 5
2. Qualifications
* Article XI, Section 8
3. Appointment and term
* Article XI, Sections 9 & 11
4. Rank and salary
* Article XI, Section 10
5. Disqualifications
* Article XI, Section 8; Article IX-A, Section 2
6. Jurisdiction
* Article XI, Section 12
9B-1 Roxas v. Vasques, G.R. No. 114944, June 19, 2000
John Paul Ragiles
9B-2 PCGG v. Desierto, G.R. No. 140232, January 19, 2001
9B-3 People v. Velez, G.R. No. 138093, February 19, 2003
7. Powers and Functions
* Article XI, Section 13
9B-4 Ledesma v. CA, G.R. 161629, July 29, 2005
Keizi Ann Agujo
9B-5 Ombudsman v. Madriaga, G.R. No. 164316, September 27, 2006
8. Fiscal autonomy
* Article XI, Section 14
9. Appointment of personnel

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* Article XI, Section 6

C. Office of the Special Prosecutor
* Article XI, Section 7
9C-1 Zaldivar vs. SB, 160 SCRA 843/Resolution, May 19, 1988
9C-2 Orap vs. Sandiganbayan, 139 SCRA 252 (1985)
Jovelyn Bebanco
* See P.D. No. 1630, Sections 10, 12-15 (admin. Investigations), and Section 17
(criminal investigation)
D. Central Monetary Authority
1. Composition and qualifications of members
* Article XII, Section 20
2. Functions
* Article XII, Section 20-21
E. Economic and Planning Agency
* Article XII, Section 9-10
F. National Commissions
1. Commission on Human Rights
a. Composition and qualifications of members
* Article XIII, Section 17
b. Powers and Functions
* Article XIII Section 18-19
c. Fiscal autonomy
* Article XIV, Section 17(4)
9F-1 Carino v. CBR, G.R. No. 96681, December 2, 1981
2. National Language Commission

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* Article XIV, Section 9

3. National Police Commission
* Article XVI, Section 9
9F-2 Canonizado v. Aguirre, G.R. 133132, Januaty 25, 2000
4. Commission on Indigenerous Peoples
* Article XVI, Section 12

Aleli Buaquen

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