POLITICAL LAW REVIEW (Departmental Course Outline) ; Faculty of Civil a University of Santo Tomas (Second Semester, AY 2015-2016) L ‘The PI ppine Constitution A. Constitution: Definition, Nature and Concepts B. Parts C. Amendments and Revisions D. Seli=executing and Non-seli-executing Provisions E. General Provisions 1. Manila Prince Hotel v. Government Service Insurance System, 267 SCRA 408 (1997) y Santiago v. Commission on Elections, 210 SCRA 106 (1997) Lambino v, Commission on Elections, 505 SCRA 160 (2006) IL, General Considerations A, National Territory and the Archipelagic Doettine 1. Province of North Cotabato v. Government of the Republic of the Philippines Peace Panel on Ancestral Domain (GRP), 568 SCRA 402 (2008) 2. Mugallona v. Ermita, 655 SCRA 476 (201 1) B. State Jnmunity 1. University of the Philippines v. Dizon, 679 SCP.A 54 (2012) 2. Arigo v, Swift, 735 SCRA 102 (2014) C. General Principles and State Policies 1. Deutsche Bank AG Manila Branch v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, 704 SCRA 216 (2013) 2. Ang Ladlad LGBT Party v. Commission on Elections, 618 SCRA 32 (2010)Pays 2 oF 24 3. Imbong v. Ochoa, T21 SCRA 146 (2014) 4. Garcia v. Drilon, 699 SCRA 352 (2013) Republic v, Albios, 107 SCRA 584 (2013) International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biowech Applications, Inc. v. Greenpeace Southeast Asia (Philippines), G.R. 209271, December 8, 2015 au D. Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances 1, Belgica v. Ochoa, Jr., 710 SCRA 1 (2013) 2. Mendoza v. People, 659 SCRA 681 (2011) E. Delegation of Powers 1. Sema v. Commission on Elections, 558 SCRA 700 (2008) 2. NPC Drivers and Mechanics Association (NPC DAMA) v. National Power Corporation, 503 SCRA 138 (2006) F. Formg of Government I. Legislative Department A. Who May Exercise Legislative Power 1. Congress 2. Regional/local Legislative Power 3. People’s Initiative on Statutes a) Initiative and Referendum 4, The President under a Martial Law Rule or in a Revolutionary Government B. Houses of Congress 1, Senate 2. House of Representatives a) District Representatives and Questions of Apportionment 1, Aquino II v. Commission on Elections, 617 SCRA 623 (2010) 2. Aldaba v. Commission on Elections, 611 SCRA 137 (2010)Navarro v. Ermita, 612 SCRA 131 (2010) Naval v. Commission on Elections, 729 SCRA 299 (2014) Bagabuyo v. Commission on Elections, $73 SCRA 290 (2008) Reyes v. Commission on Elections, 699 SCRA 522 (2013) and 708 SCRA 197 (2013) Aube Sc Party-List System 1. Barangay Association for National Advancement and Transparency (BANAT) v. Commission on Elections, 586 SCRA 210 (2009) and 592 SCRA 294 (2009) 2. Atong Paglaum, Inc. v. Commission on Elections, 694 SCRA 477 (2013) 3. Coulition of Associations of Senior Citizens in the Philippines, Inc. [Senior Citizens Party-List] v. Commission on Elections, 701 SCRA 786 (2013) 4. Lico v. Commission on Elections, ~ SCRA — (G.R. No. (G.R. No. 205505, September 29, 2015) 5. Abang Lingkod v. Commission on Elections, 708 SCRA 133 (2013) 6. Abayon v. House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal, 612 SCRA 375 (2010) C. Legislative Privileges, Inhibitions and Disqualifications 1. Liban v. Gordon, 593 SCRA 68 (2009) and 639 SCRA 709 (2011) D. Quorum and Voting Majorities E. Discipline of Members 1 . Pobre v. Defensor-Santiago, 597 SCRA | (2009) F. Electoral Tribunals and the Commission on Appoiptgents I Nature 2. Powers G. Powers of Congress 1. Legislative a) Legislative Inquiries and the Oversight Functions b) Bicameral Conference Committeeeview Page uf 24 ©) Limitations on Legislative Power (i) Limitations on Revenue, Appropriations and Tariff Measures (ii) Presidential Veto and Congressional Override 2. Non-Legislative a) Informing Function b) Power of Impeachment c) Other Non-Legislative Powers 1. Neri v, Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations, 549 SCRA 77 (2008) and 564 SCRA 152 (2008) Belgica v. Ochoa, Jr., 710 SCRA 1 (2013) draullo v. Aquino Ill, 728 SCRA 1 (2014) and 749 SCRA 284 (2015) 4. Abakada Guro Party List v. Purisima, 562 SCRA 251 (2008) IV. Executive Department A. Privileges, Inhibitions and Disqualifications 1, Presidential immunity 2. Presidential Privilege 1. Pormento v. Estrada, 629 SCRA 530 (2010) 2. Macalintal v. Presidential Electoral Tribunal, 635 SCRA 783 (2010) 1 4 «3 651 SCRA 239 (2011) B. Powers 1. Executive and Administrative Powers in General 2. Power of appointment a) In general b) Commission on Appointments Confirmation ©) Midnight appointments ) Power of Removal 3. Power of Control and Supervision a) Doctrine of Qualified Political Agency b) Executive Departments and Offices c) Local Government UnitsPasta Lae Review Page $ of 24 4, Military Powers 5. Pardoning Power a) Nature and Limitations b) Forms of Executive Clemency 6. Diplomatic Power 7. Powers Relative to Appropriation Measures 8. Delegated Powers 9. Veto Powers 10. Ls Residual Powers Executive Privilege C. Rules of Succession wee Seana H. 12. Funa v, Ermita, 612 SCRA 308 (2010) Funa v. Agra, 691 SCRA 196 (2013) De Castro v. Judicial and Bar Council, 615 SCRA 666 (2010) {Read also Separate Opinion of Justice Brion} and 618 SCRA 39 (2010) Velicaria-Garafil v. Office of the President, ~ SCRA ~(G.R. No 203372,16 June 2015) Resident Marine Mammals of the Protected Seascape Tafion Strait ». Reyes, — SCRA ~(G.R. Nos. 180771 and 181527, 21 April 2015) Almario v. Executive Secretary, 701 SCRA 269 (2013) Monsanto +, Pactoran, Jr., 110 SCRA 190 (1989) Risos-Vidal v. Commission on Elections, 747 SCRA 210 (2015) Kulayan v. Tan, 675 SCRA 482 (2012) Ampatuan v. Puno, 651 SCRA 228 (2011) Fortun v, Macapagal-Arroyo, 668 SCRA 504 (2012) Vinuya v. Romulo, 619 SCRA 533 (2010) ang,732 SCRA 595-622 (2014) Saguisag v. Ochoa, Jr.,~ SCRA —(G.R. Nos. 212426 and 212444, 12 January 2016)Pula Lav Revie Page 9 wf 24 V. Judicial Department ‘A. Concepts 1. Judicial Power VRERDE TS Y= nape , 2. Judicial Review JOLY A, 20Vb doy Seep \ a) Operative Fact Doctrine) ers 449 cern 257) b) Moot Questions ¢) Political Question Doctrine B, Safeguards of Judicial Independence 1. Res COA Opinion on the Computation of the Appraised Value of the Properties Purchased by the Retired Chief/Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, 678 SCRA 1 (2012) 2. Re: Request for Guidance/Clarification on Section 7, Rule 111 of Republic Act. No. 10154 Requiring Retiring Government Employees to Secure a Clearance of Pendency/Non-Pendency of Casels from the Civil Service Commission, 706 SCRA 502 (2013) 3. In The Mauer of Save the Supreme Court Judicial Independence and Fiscal Autonomy Movement v. Abolition of Judiciary Development Fund (JDF) And Reduction of Fiscal Autonomy, UDK-15143, January 21, 2015 C. Judicial Restraint D. Appointments to the Judiciary 1. Chavez v. Judicial and Bar Council, 676 SCRA 579 (2012) and 696 SCRA 496 (2013) 2. Jardeleza v. Sereno, 733 SCRA 279 (2014) and Resolution (G.R. No. 213181, 21 January 2015) 3. Villanueva v, Judicial and Bar Council, — SGRA ~ (G.R. No, 211833, 7 April 2015) Supreme Court 1. En Bane and Division Cases 2. Procedural Rule-Making 3. Administrative Supervision Over Lower Courts 4, Original and Appellate JurisdictionLae Rovio ape 7 of 24 FP. Judicial Privilege 1. Re: Petition for Recognition of the Exemption of the Government Service Insurance System from Payment of Legal Fees, 612 SCRA 193 (2010) V1. Constitutional Commissions A. Constitutional Safeguards to Ensure Independence of Commissions B. Powers and Funetions of Each Commission Prohibited Offices and Interests os 9 Jurisdiction of Each Constitutional Commission E. Review of Final Orders, Resolutions and Decisions 1. Rendered in the Exercise of Quasi-Judicial Functions 2. Rendered in the Exercise of Administrative Functions Funa v. Villar, 670 SCRA 579 (2012) Funa v. Duque II, 742 SCRA 166 (2014) Dela Liana v. Chairman, Commission on Audit, 665 SCRA 176 (2012) eee VIL. Bill of Rights A. Fundamental Powers of the State (Police Power, Eminent Domain, Taxation) 1. Concept, Application and Limits Requisites for Valid Exercise Similarities and Differences Delegation awN 1. Carlos Superdrug Corp. v. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), 526 SCRA 130 (2007)Pelt! Law Review Paye 8 uf 24 2. Fernando v. St. Scholustica’s College, 693 SCRA 141 (2013) 3. City of Lapu-Lupu v. Philippine Economic Zone Authority, 742 SCRA 524 (2014) B. Private acts and the Bill of Rights uc proc Relati D s~ the Rights to Life, Liberty and Property 1 ity of Due Process 2. Procedural and Substantive Due Process 3. Constitutional and Statutory Due Process 4 5. 6 Hierarchy of Rights Judicial Standards of Review . Void-for-Vagueness Doctrine 1. Agabon v. National Labor Relations Commission, 442 SCRA 573 (2004) 2. Southern Hemisphere Engagement Network, Inc. v. Anti-Terrorism Council, 632 SCRA 146 (2010) D. Equal Protection 1. Concept 2. Requisites for Valid Classification 3. Standards of Judicial Review a) Rational Basis Test b) Intermediate Scrutiny Test c) Strict Scrutiny Test 1. Garcia v. Drilon, 699 SCRA 352 (2013) 2. Serrano v. Gallant Maritime Services, Inc., 582. SCRA 254 (2009) E, Searches and Seizures 1, Concept 2. Warrant Requirement a) Requisites 3. Warrantless SearchesPolitica! Law Review Paye 9 of 24 4, Warrantless Arrests 5. Administrative Arrests Drug, Alcohol and Blood Tests AAA vy. Carbonell, 524 SCRA 496 (2007) Del Castillo v. People, 664 SCRA 430 (2012) Luz v. People, 667 SCRA 421 (2012) Social Justice Society v. Dangerous Drugs Board, 570 SCRA 410 (2008) Pollo v. Constantino-David, 659 SCRA 198 (2011) 6. Lucas v. Lucas, 650 SCRA 667 (2011) 2 REeNS Privacy of Communications and Correspondence 1. Private and Public Communications 2. Intrusion, When Allowed 3. Writ of Habeas Data . Saleedo-Ortatiez v. Court of Appeals, 235 SCRA 111 (1994) . Zulueia v. Court of Appeals, 253 SCRA 699 (1996) . Ople v. Torres, 293 SCRA 141 (1998) Kilusang Mayo Uno v. Director-General, National Economie Development Authority, 487 SCRA 623 (2006) Vivares v. St. Theresa's College, 737 SCRA 92 (2014) 6. Lee v. Ilagan, 738 SCRA 59 (2014) RUN w G. Freedom of Expression 1. Concept and Scope a) Prior Restraint (Censorship) b) Subsequent Punishment i 2. Content-Based and Content-Neutral Regulations a) Tests b) Applications 3. Facial Challenges and the Overbreadth Doctrine 4. Tests 5. State Regulation of Different Types of Mass Media 6. Commercial SpeechPolat Lae Review Page 1W of 24 7. Private v. Government Spe 8. Heckler’s Veto 1. Chavez v. Gonzalez, 545 SCRA 441 (2008) 2. Disini, Jr. v. Secretary of Justice, 116 SCRA 2014 and 723 SCRA 109 (2014) 3. Osmenia v. Commission on Elections, 288 SCRA 447 (1998) 4. Social Weather Stations, Incorporated v. Commission on Elections, 357 SCRA 496 (2001) 5. Gil Network, Inc. v. Commission on Elections, 734 SCRA 88 (2014) ©. Diocese of Bacolod v. Commission on Elections, 747 SCRA 1 (2015) 7. I-United Transport Koalisyon (1-Utak) v! Commission on Elections, ~ SCRA = (G.R. No. 206020, 14 April 2015) 8. Southern Hemisphere Engagement Network, Inc. v. Anti-Terrorism Council, 632 SCRA 146 (2010) 9. Pharmaceutical and Health Care Association of the Philippines v. Duque Ill, 535 SCRA 265 (2007) {Read Separate Opinion of CJ, Puno} 10. Bayan v. Ermita, 488 SCRA 226 (2006) 11. Integrated Bar of the Philippines v. Atienza, Jr., 613 SCRA 518 (2010) 12. Re: Letter of the UP Law Faculty Emtitled “Restoring Integrity: A Statement by the Faculty of the University of the Philippines College of Law on the Allegations of' Plagiarism and Misrepresentation in the Supreme Court,” 644 SCRA 543 (2011) H. Freedom of Religion 1. Non-Establishment Clause a) Concept and Basis b) Acts Permitted and Not Permitted by the Clause c) Tests 2, Free Exercise Clause 3. Testsiw Page 11 of 24 a) and Present Danger Test b) Compelling State Interest Test c) Conscientious Objector Test 1. Ang Ladlad LGBT Party v. Commission on Elections, 618 SCRA 32 (2010) 1 Liberty of Abode and Freedom of Movement 1. Limitations 2. Right to Travel a) Watch-list and Hold Departure Orders 3. Return to One’s Country 1. Office of Administrative Services-Office of the Court Administrator v. Macarine, 677 SCRA 1 (2012) 2. Marcos v. Manglapus, 117 SCRA 668 (1989) J. Right to Information 1. Limitations 2. Publication of Laws and Regulations 3. Access to Court Records 4. Right to Information Relative To: a) Government Contract Negotiations b) Diplomatic Negotiations 1. Chavez v. Presidential Commission on Good Government, 299 SCRA 744 (1998) 2. Re: Request for Copy of 2008 Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth [SALN] and Personal Data Sheet or Curriculum Vitae of the Justice of the Supreme Court and Officers and Employees of the Judiciary, 672 SCRA 27 (2012) K. Right of AssociationPolitical Law Review Paye 12 of 24 7 i Eminent Domain 1. Concept 2. Expansive Concept of “Public Use” 3. Just Compensation a) Determination b) Effect of Delay 4. Abandonment of Intended Use and Right of Repurchase Miscellaneous Application 1. Hacienda Luisita, Inc. v. Presidential Agrarian Reform Council, 610 SCRA 392 (2012) 2. Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways v. Tecson, 700 SCRA 243 (2013) and Resolution dated 21 April 2015, — SCRA = (G.R. No. 179334, 21 April 2015) 3. Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority v. Lozada, Sr., 613. SCRA 618 (2010) 4. Republic v. Heirs of Saturnino Q. Borbon, 745 SCRA 40 (2015) 5. National Power Corporation v. Heirs of Macabangkit Sangkay, 656 SCRA 60 (2011) Contract Clause 1. Contemporary Application of the Contract Clause Legal Assistance and Free Access to Courts Rights of Suspects 1. Availability 2. Requisites 3. Waiver 1. People v. Lauga, 615 SCRA 548 (2010)Potent Law Kev ie ¥.. Page 13 of 24 Rights of the Accus: Criminal Due Pr . Bail . Presumption of Innocence Right to be Heard Assistance of Counsel 6. Right to be Informed 7. Right to Speedy, Impartial and Public Trial 8. Right of Confrontation 9. Compulsory Process 10. Trials in Adsentia Ss aye 1. Eurile v. Sandiganbayan (Third Division), ~ SCRA — (G.R. No. 213847, 18 August 2015) 2. Jaylo vy. Sandiganbayan (First Division), - SCRA — (G.R. Nos 183152-54, 21 January 2015) Writ of Habeas Corpus Writs of Amparo, Habeas Data, and Kalikasan 1. Gamboa v. Chan, 617 SCRA 385 (2012) 2. De Lima v. Gatdula, 691 SCRA 226 (2013) 3, Caram v, Segui, 732 SCRA 86 (2014) Self-Incrimination Clause 1, Scope and Coverage a) Foreign laws 2. Application 3. Immunity Statutes Involuntary Servitude and Political Prisoners Excessive Fines and Cruel and Inhuman Punishments Non-Imprisonment for DebtsPolitical Vu. Lunw Review Page I of 2 W. Double Jeopardy i. Requisit 2. Motions for Reconsideration and Appeals 3. Dismissal with Consent of Accused X. Ex Post Facto Laws and Bills of Attainder Citizenship A. Who are Filipino Citizens B, Modes of Acquiring Citizenship C. Naturalization and Denaturalization D. Dual Citizenship and Dual Allegiance E, Loss and Re-Acquisition of Philippine Citizenship F. Natural-born Citizens and Public Office 1 when Mercado v. Manzano, 307 SCRA 630 (1999) Republic v. Sagun, 666 SCRA 321 (2012) So v. Republic, 513 SCRA 267 (2007) David v. Agbay, ~ SCRA —(G.R, No. 199113, 18 March 2015) Maquiling v. Commission on Elections, 696 SCRA 420 (2013) and. 700 SCRA 367 (2013) Law on Public Officers A. General Principles B, Modes of Acquiring Title to Public Office CC. Modes and Kinds of Appointment D. Eligibility and Qualification RequirementsPoltcal Law Review Page 15 of 24 E. Disabilities and Inhibitions of Public Officers Powers and Duties of Public Officers G. Rights of Public Officers H. Liabilities of Public Offi 1. Preventive Suspension and Back Salaries 2. legal Dismissal, Reinstatement and Back Salaries 1. Immunity of Public Officers Je De Facto Officers K. Termination of Official Relation L. The Civil Service® 1. Scope 2. Appointments to the Civil Service 3. Personnel Actions l. Pichay, Jr. v. Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Afjairs-Investigative and Adjudicatory Division, 617 SCRA 408 (2012) Civil Service Commission v. Dacoycoy, 306 SCRA 425 (1999) Quimbo v. Gervacio, 466 SCRA 277 (2005) Re: Application for Retirement of Judge Moslemen T. Macarambon under Republic Act No. 910, as amended by Republic Act No 9946, 673 SCRA 602 (2012) 5. Fetalino v, Commission on Elections, 686 SCRA 813 (2012) 6. Ocampo v. Commission on Audit, 698 SCRA,136 (2013) BLN M. Accountability of Public Officers 1. Impeachment 2. Ombudsman (Sections 5 to 14, Article XI of the 1987 Constitution, in relationto R.A. No. 6770, or otherwise known as “The Ombudsman Act of 1989”) a) FunctionsPolitic! Law Review Xx. Pape 10 vt 24 b) Judicial Review in Administrative Proceedings ©) Judicial Review in Penal Proceedings 3. Sandiganbayan 4. Ill-Gotten Wealth 1. Carpio Morales v, Court of Appeals (Sixth Division), - SCRA ~ (G.R. Nos. 217126-27, 10. November 2015) Administrative Law A. General Principles B, Administrative Agencies 1. Definition 2. Manner of Creation 3. Kinds C. Powers of Administrative Agencies 1. Quasi-Legislative (Rule-Making) Power a) Kinds of Administrative Rules and Regulations b) Requisites for Validity 2. Quasi-Judicial (Adjudicatory) Power a) Administrative Due Process b) Administrative Appeal and Review c) Administrative Res Judicata 3. Fact-finding, Investigative, Licensing and Rate-Fixing Powers D. Judicial Recourse and Review 1. Doctrine of Primary Administrative Jurisdiction «= 2. Doctrine of Exhaustion of Administrative Remedies 3. Doctrine of Finality of Administrative Action L Dela Llana y. Chairperson, Commission on Audit, 665 SCRA 176 (2012)Political Law Review XL A. B. c Page 17 of 24 “Election Law Suffrage Qualification and Disqualification of Voters Registration of Voters loclusion and Exclusion Proceedings Political Parties 1. Jurisdiction of the Comelee over Political Parties 2. Registration Candidacy 1. Qualifications of Candidates 2. Filing of Certificates of Candidacy a) Effect of Filing b) Substitution of Candidates c) Ministerial Duty of Comelec to Receive Certificate d) Nuisance Candidates e) Petition to Deny or Cancel Certificates of Candidacy f) Effect of Disqualification g) Withdrawal of Candidates Campaign 1. Premature Campaigning 2. Prohibited Contributions 3. Lawful and Prohibited Election Propaganda 4, Limitations on Expenses 5. Statement of Contributions and Expenses Board of Election Inspectors and Board of Canvassers 1. Composition 2. Powers7 Page Io 24 7 Remedies and Jurisdiction in Election Law 1. Petition Not to Gi Candidacy Petition for Disqualification Petition to Declare Failure of Elections Pre-Proclamation Controversy Election Protest 6. Quo Warranto Due Course to or Cancel a Certificate of wR wN J. Prosecution of Election Offenses 1. Kabataan Party-List v. Conmission on Elections, - SCRA — (GR. No. 221318, 16 December 2015) Magdalo Para sa Pagbabago v. Commission on Elections, 673 SCRA 651 (2012) Jalosjos v. Commission on Elections, 670 SCRA 572 (2012) Miranda v. Abaya, 311 SCRA 617 (1999) Caballero v. Commission on Elections,~ SCRA —(G.R. No. (G.R. No. 209835, 22 September 2015) 6. Goh v. Bayron, 742 SCRA 303 (2014) 3 4. XL. Local Governments A. Public Corporations 1. Concept a) Distinguished from Govemment-owned or Controlled Corporations 2. Classifications a) Quasi-Corporations b) Municipal Corporations B. Municipal Corporations 1. Elements 2. Nature and Functions 3. Requisites for Creation, Conversion, Division, Merger or Dissolution C. Principles of Local AutonomyPalio Law Review D. Page 19 of 24 Powers of Local Government Units (LGUs) 1. a. 3 4. 5 6. Corporate Pow. Police Power (General Welfare Clause) Eminent Domain Taxing Power Closure and Opening of Roads Legislative Power a) Requisites for Valid Ordinance b) Local Initiative and Referendum a) to Sue and Be Sued b) To Acquire and Sell Property c) to Enter into Contracts (i) Requisites (ii) Ultra Vires Contracts 7. Liability of LGUs 8, Settlement of Boundary Disputes 9. Succession of Blective Officials 10. Discipline of Local Officials a) Elective Officials (i) Grounds Gi) Jurisdiction (iii) Preventive Suspension (iv) — Removal (v) Administrative Appeal (vi) Doctrine of Condonation b) Appointive Officials IL. Recall 12. Term limits 2. Boracay Foundation, Inc. v. Province 3. Social Justice Society v. Atienza, Jr. 4. Social Justice Society y, Lim, 742 SCRA 1 1. Limbona v. Mangelin, 170 SCRA 786 (1989) of Aklan, 674 SCRA 555 (2012) » 517 SCRA 657 (2007) and 545 SCRA 92 (2008) (2014) and ~ SCRA ~ (GR. No. GR. Nos, 187836 and 187916, 10 March 2015) Alvarez v. Guingona, Jr.,252 SCRA 695 (1996)Puyo 20 of 24 ‘ Umali v. Commission on Elections, 723 SCRA 170 (2014) 6 7. Navarro v. Ermita, 612 SCRA 131 (2010) and 648 SCRA 400 (2011) 8. Vicencio v. Villar, 675 SCRA 468 (2012) 9. Gamboa, Jr. v. Aguirre, Jr., 310 SCRA 867 (1999) 10. Aguinaldo v. Santos, 212 SCRA 768 (1992) : 11. Carpio Morales v. Court of Appeals (Sixth Division), ~ SCRA ~ (G.R. Nos. 217126-27, 10 November 2015) 12. Cordillera Broad Coalition v. Commission on Audit, 181 SCRA 495 (1990) 13. Kida v, Senate of the Philippines, 659 SCRA 270 (2011) and 667 SCRA 200 (2012) 14. Borja, Jr. v. Commission on Elections, 295 SCRA 157 (1998) 15, Aldovino, Jr. v. Commission on Elections, 609 SCRA 234 (2009) 16. Abundo v. Commission on Elections, 688 SCRA 149 (2013) XML. National Economy and Patrimony A. Regalian Doctrine B. Nationalist and Citizenship Requirement Provisions CC. Exploration, Development and Utilization of Natural Resources D. Franchises, Authority and Certificates for Public Utilities E, Acquisition, Ownership and Transfer of Public and Private Lands P, Practice of Professions G. Organization and Regulation of Corporations, Private and Public H. Monopolies, Restraint of Trade and Unfair Competition 1. Muller v. Muller, 500 SCRA 65 (2006) 2. Hulst v. PR Builders, Inc,, 532 SCRA. 74 (2007) #a@o#a 566 SCRA 333 (2008)Paltical Law Review XIV. Soci age 2 of 24 3. Gamboa v. Teves, 652 SCRA 690 (2011) and Heirs of Wilson P. Gamboa v. Teves, 682 SCRA 397 (2012) 4. Initiatives for Dialogue and Empowerment Through Alternative Legal Services, Ine. (IDEALS, Inc.) v. Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM), 682 SCRA 602 (2012) &. Narra Nickel Mining and Development Corporation y. Redmont Consolidated Mines Corporation, 722 SCRA 382 (2014) and 748 SCRA 455 (2015) 6. Resident Marine Mammals of the Protected Seascape Tafion Strait v. Reyes, - SCRA — (G.R. Nos. 180771 and 181527, 21 April 2015) 7. Manila International Airport Authority v. Court of Appeals, 495 SCRA 591 (2006) 8. Liban v. Gordon, 639 SCRA 709 (2011) 9. Boy Scouts of the Philippines v. Commission on Audit, 651 SCRA 146 (2011) | Justice and Human Rights A. Concept of Social Justice B, Commission on Human Rights XV. Education, Science, Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports ‘Academic Freedom A. i 2. we University of San Agustin, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, 230 SCRA 761 (1994) = University of the Philippines Board of Regents v. Court of Appeals, 313 SCRA 404 (1999) Isabelo, Jr. v. Perpetual Help College of Rizal, Inc., 227 SCRA 591(1993) |. Leus v. St. Scholastica’s College Westgrove, 748 SCRA 378 (2015) Cudia v. Superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy, 751 SCRA 469 (2015)Political Law Review XVI. Public International Law A 2 J. Concepts 1. Obligations Erga Omnes 2. Jus Cogens 3. Concept of x dequo et Bono International and National Law Sources, Subjects 1. States 2. International Organizations 3. Individuals Diplomatic and Consular Law Treaties Nationality and Statelessness |. Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties State Responsibility 1, Doctrine of State Responsibility Jurisdiction of States Territoriality Principle Nationality Principle and Statelessness Protective Principle Universality Principle Passive Personality Principle Conflicts of Jurisdiction AWAY NS ‘Treatment of Aliens 1. Extradition a) Fundamental PrinciplesPalit Lav Revie Pays 23 of 24 7 b) Procedure ©) Distinguished from Deportation K. International Human Rights Law |. Universal Declaration of Human Rights 2. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 3. International Covenant on Economie, Social and Cultural Rights L International Humanitarian Law and Neutrality 1, Categories of Armed Conflicts a) Intemational Armed Conflicts b) Internal or Non-intemational Armed Conflict c) War of National Liberation 2. Core International Obligations of States in International Humanitarian Law 3. Principles of International Humanitarian Law a) Treatment of Civilians b) Prisoners of War 4, Law on Neutrality M. Law of the Sea 1. Baselines 2. Atchipelagic States a) Straight Archipelagic Baselines b) Archipelagic Waters ©) Archipelagic Sea Lanes Passage 3. Intemal Waters 4, Territorial Sea 5. Exclusive Economic Zone 6. Continental Shelf a) Extended Continental Shelf 7. International Tribunal for the Law of the SeaElita Resse Page 24 of 24 N. Madrid Protocol and the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property O. International Environmental Law 1. Principle 21 of the Stockholm Declaration P. International Economic Law 1, Magationa v, Ermita, 655 SCRA 476 (2011) 2. Finuyay. Romulo, 619 SCRA 533 (2010) and 732 SCRA 595-622 2014) 3. Pinanieh Jr. v. Office of the Executive Secretary, 462 SCRA 622 (2008) 4, Secretary of Justice v, Lantion, 343 SCRA 377 (2000) 5. Rosas v. Montor,~ SCRA ~ (G.R. No. 204105, 14 October 2015) 6. Province of North Cotabato v. Government of the Republic of the Philippines Peace Panel on Ancestral Domain (GRP), 568 SCRA 402 (2008) 7. Taitada v. Angara, 272 SCRA 18 (1997) 8. Liang ». People, 323 SCRA 692 (2000) and 355 SCRA 125 (2001) {See Justice Puno’s Concurrence} 9, Arvigo v. Swift, 735 SCRA 102 (2014)