CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I

Faculty of Civil Law, University of Santo Tomas

(First Semester, AY 2015-2016)

A. PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS
1. In Re: Joaquin T. Borromeo, 241 SCRA 405 (1995)
2. Conducto v. Monzon, 291 SCRA 619 (1998)
3. Macariola v. Asuncion, 114 SCRA 77 (1982)
4. Republic v. Sandiganbayan, 407 SCRA 10 (2003)

B. THE STATE
1. Magallona v. Ermita, 655 SCRA 476 (2011)
2. Reagan v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, 30 SCRA 968 (1969)
3. Bacani v. National Coconut Corporation (NACOCO), 100 Phil. 468 (1956)
4. Agricultural Credit and Cooperative Financing Administration (ACCFA) v. Confederation of
Unions in Government Corporations and Offices (CUGCO), 30 SCRA 649 (1969)
5. Shipside Incorporated v. Court of Appeals, 352 SCRA 334 (2001)

C. STATE IMMUNITY
[See also Act 3083 * CA 327 * PD 1807 * Art. 2180, Civil Code]

1. Merritt v. Government, 34 Phil. 311 (1916)

2. United States of America v. Ruiz, 136 SCRA 487 (1985)
3. Republic v. Sandiganbayan (Second Division), 484 SCRA 119 (2006)
4. Mobil Philippines Exploration, Inc. v. Customs Arrastre Service, 18 SCRA 1120 (1966)
5. Philippine National Bank v. Pabalan, 83 SCRA 595 (1978)
6. Ministerio v. Court of First Instance of Cebu, 40 SCRA 464 (1971)
7. Department of Health v. Phil. Pharmawealth, Inc., 518 SCRA 240 (2007)
8. Department of Health v. Phil Pharmawealth, Inc., 691 SCRA 421 (2013)
9. Torio v. Fontanilla, 85 SCRA 599 (1978)
10. Municipality of San Fernando, La Union v. Firme, 195 SCRA 692 (1991)
11. Republic v. Hidalgo, 534 SCRA 619 (2007)
12. Municipality of Makati v. Court of Appeals, 190 SCRA 206 (1990)
13. University of the Philippines v. Dizon, 679 SCRA 54 (2012)
14. Cosculluela v. Court of Appeals, 164 SCRA 393 (1988)
15. Faculty of Civil Law
Holy See v. Rosario, Jr., 238 SCRA 524 (1994)
16. Minucher v. Court of Appeals, 397 SCRA 244 (2003)
17. University of Santo Tomas
China National Machinery & Equipment Corp. (Group) v. Santamaria, 665 SCRA 189 (2012)
18. Liang v. People, 323 SCRA 692 (2000) 7N L 355 SCRA 125 (2001) {Read Separate Opinion
of Justice Puno}

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D. SEPARATION OF POWERS AND CHECKS AND BALANCES

1. Endencia v. David, 93 Phil. 696 (1953)
2. Ople v. Torres, 293 SCRA 141 (1998)
3. Kilusang Mayo Uno v. Director-General, National Economic Development Authority, 487 SCRA
623 (2006)
4. United States v. Nixon, 418 US 683, 41 L Ed 2d 1039, 94 S Ct 3090 (1974) {Read: “‘I’m the Guy They
Called Deep Throat’,” Vanity Fair, http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/features/2005/07/deepthroat200507}
5. Senate of the Philippines v. Ermita, 488 SCRA 1 (2006)
6. Silverio v. Republic, 537 SCRA 373 (2007)
7. Office of the Court Administrator v. Reyes, 621 SCRA 511 (2010)
8. In Re: Rodolfo U. Manzano, 166 SCRA 246 (1988)
9. Osmeña v. Pendatun, 109 Phil. 863 (1960)
10. Arroyo v. De Venecia, 277 SCRA 268 (1997)

E. DELEGATION OF POWERS
1. Araneta v. Dinglasan, 84 Phil. 368 (1949)
2. Rodriguez v. Gella, 92 Phil. 603 (1953)
3. Southern Cross Cement Corporation v. Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines, 465
SCRA 532 (2005)
4. Philippine Airlines, Inc. v. Civil Aeronautics Board, 270 SCRA 538 (1997)
5. Philippine Interisland Shipping Association of the Philippines v. Court of Appeals, 266 SCRA 489
(1997)
6. Pelaez v. Auditor General, 15 SCRA 569 (1965)
7. Municipality of San Narciso, Quezon v. Mendez, Sr., 239 SCRA 11 (1994)
8. Camid v. Office of the President, 448 SCRA 711 (2005)
9. Sema v. Commission on Elections, 558 SCRA 700 (2008)
10. Binamira v. Garrucho, Jr., 188 SCRA 154 (1990)
11. Llamas v. Orbos, 202 SCRA 844 (1991)
12. NPC Drivers and Mechanics Association (NPC DAMA) v. National Power Corporation, 503
SCRA 138 (2006)
13. People v. Dacuycuy, 173 SCRA 90 (1989)
14. Lina v. Purisima, 82 SCRA 344 (1978)
15. Mago v. Peñalosa-Fermo, 582 SCRA 1 (2009)
16. Ilaw at Buklod ng Manggagawa v. Director of Labor Relations, 91 SCRA 482 (1979)
17. Association of Philippine Coconut Desiccators v. Philippine Coconut Authority, 286 SCRA 109
(1998)
18. Rabor v. Civil Service Commission, 244 SCRA 614 (1995) {Requisite Reading: Cena v. Civil
Faculty of Civil Law
Service Commission, 211 SCRA 179 (1992)}
University of Santo Tomas
F. STATE PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES
1. Maquera v. Borra, 15 SCRA 7 (1965)
2. Villavicencio v. Lukban, 39 Phil. 778 (1919)
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3. Villegas v. Subido, 109 SCRA 1 (1981)
4. Macaga-an v. People, 152 SCRA 430 (1987)
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5. People v. Veneracion, 249 SCRA 244 (1995)

6. Parreño v. Commission on Audit, 523 SCRA 390 (2007)
7. Islamic Da’wah Council of the Philippines, Inc. v. Office of the Executive Secretary, 405 SCRA
497 (2003)
8. Calalang v. Williams, 70 Phil. 726 (1940)
9. Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company v. National Labor Relations Commission, 164
SCRA 671 (1988)
10. Imbong v. Ochoa, 721 SCRA 146 (2014)
11. Meyer v. Nebraska, 262 US 390, 67 L Ed 1042, 43 S Ct 625 (1923)
12. Pierce v. Society of Sisters, 268 US 510, 69 L Ed 1070, 45 S Ct 571 (1925)
13. New York v. Ferber, 458 U.S. 747, 73 L Ed 2d 1113, 102 S Ct 3348 (1982)
14. Department of Education, Culture and Sports v. San Diego, 180 SCRA 533 (1989)
15. Oposa v. Factoran, Jr., 224 SCRA 792 (1993)
16. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority v. Concerned Residents of Manila Bay, 574 SCRA
661 (2008)
17. Boracay Foundation, Inc. v. Province of Aklan, 674 SCRA 555 (2012)
18. Pamatong v. Commission on Elections, 427 SCRA 96 (2004)

G. LEGISLATURE
1. City of Davao v. Regional Trial Court, Br. XII, Davao City, 467 SCRA 280 (2005)
2. Government Service Insurance System v. City Treasurer of the City of Manila, 609 SCRA 330
(2009)
3. Social Justice Society v. Dangerous Drugs Board, 570 SCRA 410 (2008)
4. Aquino III v. Commission on Elections, 617 SCRA 623 (2010)
5. Aldaba v. Commission on Elections, 611 SCRA 137 (2010)
6. Navarro v. Ermita, 612 SCRA 131 (2010)
7. Bagabuyo v. Commission on Elections, 573 SCRA 290 (2008)
8. Barangay Association for National Advancement and Transparency (BANAT) v. Commission on
Elections, 586 SCRA 210 (2009) 7N L 592 SCRA 294 (2009)
9. Atong Paglaum, Inc. v. Commission on Elections, 694 SCRA 477 (2013)
10. Abang Lingkod v. Commission on Elections, 708 SCRA 133 (2013)
11. Philippine Guardians Brotherhood, Inc. v. Commission on Elections, 619 SCRA 585 (2010)
12. Amores v. House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal, 622 SCRA 593 (2010)
13. Ang Ladlad LGBT Party v. Commission on Elections, 618 SCRA 32 (2010)
14. Coalition of Associations of Senior Citizens in the Philippines, Inc. [Senior Citizens Party-List]
v. Commission on Elections, 701 SCRA 786 (2013)
15. Lokin, Jr. v. Commission on Elections, 621 SCRA 385 (2010)
Faculty of Civil Law
16. Amores v. House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal, 622 SCRA 593 (2010)
University of Santo Tomas
17. Señeres v. Commission on Elections, 585 SCRA 557 (2009)
18. Lokin, Jr. v. Commission on Elections, 674 SCRA 538 (2012)
19. Abayon v. House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal, 612 SCRA 375 (2010)
20. ABC (Alliance for Barangay Concerns) Party List v. Commission on Elections, 646 SCRA 93
(2011)
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21. Senate of the Philippines v. Ermita, 495 SCRA 170 (2006)
22. Avelino v. Cuenco, 83 Phil. 17 (1949)
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23. Santiago v. Guingona, Jr., 298 SCRA 756 (1998)

24. People v. Jalosjos, 324 SCRA 689 (2000)
25. Trillanes IV v. Pimentel, Sr.,556 SCRA 471 (2008)
26. Santiago v. Sandiganbayan, 356 SCRA 636 (2001)
27. Pobre v. Defensor-Santiago, 597 SCRA 1 (2009)
28. Pimentel v. Senate Committee of the Whole, 644 SCRA 741 (2011)
29. Liban v. Gordon, 593 SCRA 68 (2009)
30. Reyes v. Commission on Elections, 699 SCRA 522 (2013) 7 N L 708 SCRA 197 (2013)
31. Bondoc v. Pineda, 201 SCRA 792 (1991)
32. Pimentel, Jr. v. House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal, 393 SCRA 227 (2002)
33. Daza v. Singson, 180 SCRA 496 (1989)
34. Guingona, Jr. v. Gonzales, 214 SCRA 789 (1992) 7N L 219 SCRA 326 (1993)
35. Watkins v. United States, 354 US 178, 1 L Ed 2d 1273, 77 S Ct 1173 (1957)
36. Arnault v. Nazareno, 87 Phil. 29 (1950)
37. Bengzon, Jr. v. Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, 203 SCRA 767 (1991)
38. Standard Chartered Bank (Philippine Branch) v. Senate Committee on Banks, Financial
Institutions and Currencies, 541 SCRA 456 (2007)
39. Romero II v. Estrada, 583 SCRA 396 (2009)
40. Senate of the Philippines v. Ermita, 488 SCRA 1 (2006)
41. Neri v. Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations, 549 SCRA 77
(2008) 7N L 564 SCRA 152 (2008) {Read also separate opinion of Justice Carpio}
42. Garcillano v. House of Representatives Committees on Public Information, Public Order and
Safety, National Defense and Security, Information and Communications Technology, and
Suffrage and Electoral Reforms, 575 SCRA170 (2008)
43. Sabio v. Gordon, 504 SCRA 704 (2006)
44. Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance, 235 SCRA 630 (1994)
45. Astorga v. Villegas, 56 SCRA 714 (1974)
46. Philippine Constitution Association v. Enriquez, 235 SCRA 506 (1994)
47. Gonzales v. Macaraig, Jr., 191 SCRA 452 (1990)
48. Pascual v. Secretary of Public Works & Communications, 110 Phil. 331 (1960)
49. Guingona, Jr. v. Carague, 196 SCRA 221 (1991)
50. Bengzon v. Drilon, 208 SCRA 133 (1992)
51. Belgica v. Ochoa, 710 SCRA 1 (2013)
52. Araullo v. Aquino III, 728 SCRA 1 (2014) and Resolution of 3 February 2015
53. Abakada Guro Party List v. Purisima, 562 SCRA 251 (2008)
54. Neri v. Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations, 564 SCRA 152
(2008) {Separate Opinion of Justice Azcuna}
55. Garcia v. Commission on Elections, 237 SCRA 279 (1994)
Faculty of Civil Law
H. PRESIDENCY
University of Santo Tomas
1. Pimentel, Jr. v. Joint Committee of Congress to Canvass the Votes Cast for President and Vice-
President in the May 10, 2004 Elections, G.R. No. 163783, 22 June 2004

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(http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/resolutions/enbanc/2004/jun/163783.htm)
2. Defensor-Santiago v. Ramos, 253 SCRA 559 (1996)
3. Pormento v. Estrada, 629 SCRA 530 (2010)
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4. Macalintal v. Presidential Electoral Tribunal, 635 SCRA 783 (2010) 7 N L 651 SCRA 239
(2011)
5. Soliven v. Makasiar, 167 SCRA 393 (1988)
6. Nixon v. Fitzgerald, 457 U.S. 731, 73 L Ed 2d 349, 102 S Ct 2690 (1982)
7. Clinton v. Jones, 520 U.S. 681, 137 L Ed 2d 945, 117 S Ct 1636 (1997)
8. Estrada v. Desierto, 353 SCRA 452 (2001) 7 N L 356 SCRA 108 (2002)
9. Rodriguez v. Macapagal-Arroyo, 660 SCRA 84 (2011)
10. Civil Liberties Union v. Executive Secretary, 194 SCRA 317 (1991)
11. Public Interest Center, Inc. v. Elma, 494 SCRA 53 (2006) 7N L 517 SCRA 336 (2007)
12. Funa v. Agra, 691 SCRA 196 (2013)
13. Flores v. Drilon, 223 SCRA 568 (1993)
14. Sarmiento III v. Mison, 156 SCRA 549 (1987)
15. Matibag v. Benipayo, 380 SCRA 49 (2002)
16. Pimentel, Jr. v. Ermita, 472 SCRA 587 (2005)
17. Rufino v. Endriga, 496 SCRA 13 (2006)
18. Aytona v. Castillo, 4 SCRA 1 (1962)
19. In Re: Hon. Mateo A. Valenzuela and Hon. Placido B. Vallarta, 298 SCRA 408 (1998)
20. De Castro v. Judicial and Bar Council, 615 SCRA 666 (2010) {Read also Separate Opinion of
Justice Brion} 7 N L 618 SCRA 639 (2010)
21. Velicaria-Garafil v. Office of the President, – SCRA – (G.R. No. 203372,16 June 2015)
22. Lacson-Magallanes Co., Inc. v. Paño, 21 SCRA 895 (1967)
23. Roque v. Director of Lands, 72 SCRA 1 (1976)
24. Hutchison Ports Philippines Limited v. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, 339 SCRA 434 (2000)
25. Ang Angco v. Castillo, 9 SCRA 619 (1963)
26. Abakada Guro Party List v. Ermita, 469 SCRA 1 (2005)
27. Biraogo v. Philippine Truth Commission of 2010, 637 SCRA 78 (2010)
28. Almario v. Executive Secretary, 701 SCRA 269 (2013)
29. De Leon v. Carpio, 178 SCRA 457 (1989)
30. Barrioquinto v. Fernandez, 82 Phil. 642 (1949)
31. Vera v. People, 7 SCRA 152 (1963)
32. Monsanto v. Factoran, Jr., 170 SCRA 190 (1989)
33. Garcia v. Chairman, Commission on Audit, 226 SCRA 356 (1993)
34. People v. Salle, Jr., 250 SCRA 581 (1995)
35. Echegaray v. Secretary of Justice, 301 SCRA 96 (1999)
36. Risos-Vidal v. Commission on Elections, – SCRA – (G.R. No. 206666, 21 January 2015)
37. Integrated Bar of the Philippines v. Zamora, 338 SCRA 81 (2000)
38. Kulayan v. Tan, 675 SCRA 482 (2012)
39. Ampatuan v. Puno, 651 SCRA 228 (2011)
Faculty of Civil Law
40. Fortun v. Macapagal-Arroyo, 668 SCRA 504 (2012)
University of Santo Tomas
41. Tenet v. Doe, 544 U.S. 1 (2005)
42. Gudani v. Senga, 498 SCRA 671 (2006)
43. Province of North Cotabato v. Government of the Republic of the Philippines Peace Panel on
Ancestral Domain (GRP), 568 SCRA 402 (2008)

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44. Gonzales v. Hechanova, 9 SCRA 230 (1963)
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45. Akbayan Citizens Action Party (Akbayan) v. Aquino, 558 SCRA 468 (2008)
46. Pimentel v. Office of the Executive Secretary, 462 SCRA 622 (2005)
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47. Qua Chee Gan v. Deportation Board, 9 SCRA 27 (1963)

48. Bayan (Bagong Alyansang Makabayan) v. Zamora, 342 SCRA 449 (2000)
49. Vinuya v. Romulo, 619 SCRA 533 (2010) 7N L 732 SCRA 595-622 (2014)
50. Constantino, Jr. v. Cuisia, 472 SCRA 505 (2005)
51. Marcos v. Manglapus, 177 SCRA 668 (1989) 7N L 178 SCRA 760 (1989)
52. Laurel v. Garcia, 187 SCRA 797 (1990)
53. Train v. City of New York, 420 U.S. 35, 43 L Ed 2d 1, 95 S Ct 839 (1975)
54. Fortich v. Corona, 298 SCRA 679 (1998) {See Separate Opinion of Justice Puno}

I. JUDICIARY
1. Lopez v. Roxas, 17 SCRA 756 (1966)
2. Lansang v. Garcia, 42 SCRA 448 (1971)
3. Tuason v. Register of Deeds, Caloocan City, 157 SCRA 613 (1988)
4. Cariño v. Commission on Human Rights, 204 SCRA 483 (1991)
5. Republic v. Sagun, 666 SCRA 321 (2012)
6. Sinaca v. Mula, 315 SCRA 266 (1999)
7. Director of Prisons v. Ang Cho Kio, 33 SCRA 494 (1970)
8. De La Llana v. Alba, 112 SCRA 294 (1982)
9. Echegaray v. Secretary of Justice, 301 SCRA 96 (1999)
10. Radiowealth, Inc. v. Agregado, 86 Phil. 429 (1950)
11. Re: 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)
12. Marbury v. Madison, 5 US [1 Cranch] 137, 2 L Ed 60 (1803)
13. Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities (PACU) v. Secretary of Education, 97 Phil.
806 (1955)
14. Executive Secretary v. Court of Appeals, 429 SCRA 81 (2004)
15. Tañada v. Tuvera, 136 SCRA 27 (1985)
16. Kilosbayan, Inc. v. Morato, 246 SCRA 540 (1995)
17. Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance, 235 SCRA 630 (1994)
18. Lozano v. Nograles, 589 SCRA 356 (2009)
19. Galicto v. Aquino III, 667 SCRA 150 (2012)
20. Moldex Realty, Inc. v. Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board, 525 SCRA 198 (2007)
21. Fabian v. Desierto, 295 SCRA 470 (1998)
22. Sameer Overseas Placement Agency, Inc. v. Cabiles, 732 SCRA 22 (2014)
23. De Agbayani v. Philippine National Bank, 38 SCRA 429 (1971)
24. Tan v. Barrios, 190 SCRA 686 (1990)
25. Planters Products, Inc. v. Fertiphil Corporation, 548 SCRA 485 (2008)
Faculty of Civil Law
26. League of Cities of the Philippines v. Commission on Elections, 608 SCRA 636 (2009)
University of Santo Tomas
27. Republic v. Express Telecommunications Co., Inc., 373 SCRA 316 (2002)
28. Fortich v. Corona, 312 SCRA 751 (1999)
29. Firestone Ceramics, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, 334 SCRA 465 (2000)
30. Philippine Duplicators, Inc. v. National Labor Relations Commission, 241 SCRA 380 (1995)

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[Prerequisite Readings: Philippine Duplicators, Inc. v. National Labor Relations Commission,
227 SCRA 747 (1993) and Boie Takeda Chemicals, Inc. v. Trajano, 228 SCRA 329 [1993])
31. Cabuay, Jr. v. Malvar, 389 SCRA 493 (2002)
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32. Agoy v. Araneta Center, Inc., 668 SCRA 883 (2012)

33. Re: Samanodin L. Ampaso, 256 SCRA 679 (1996)
34. In Re: Transfer of Hearing of Criminal Case Nos. 13308 (PP v. Crisostomo Armamento) and
13337 (PP. v. Mark Antony Perez) from RTC – Br. 4, Batangas City to the Bureau of
Corrections, Muntinlupa City, 548 SCRA 214 (2008)
35. In Re: Undated Letter of Mr. Louis C. Biraogo, Petitioner in Biraogo v. Nograles and
Limkaichong, G.R. No. 179120, 580 SCRA 106 (2009)
36. Republic v. Gingoyon, 478 SCRA 474 (2005)
37. Re: Petition for Recognition of the Exemption of the Government Service Insurance System from
Payment of Legal Fees, 612 SCRA 193 (2010)
38. Re: In the Matter of Clarification of Exemption from Payment of All Court and Sheriffs Fees of
Cooperatives Duly Registered in Accordance with Republic Act No. 9520 Otherwise Known as
the Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008, 668 SCRA 1 (2012)
39. First Lepanto Ceramics, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, 231 SCRA 30 (1994) 7N L 237 SCRA 519
(1994)
40. Lapinid v. Civil Service Commission, 197 SCRA 106 (1991)
41. Chavez v. Judicial and Bar Council, 676 SCRA 579 (2012) 7 N L 696 SCRA 496 (2013)
42. Jardeleza v. Sereno, – SCRA – (G.R. No. 213181, 19 August 2014) and Resolution Dated 21
January 2015
43. Villanueva v. Judicial and Bar Council, – SCRA – (G.R. No. 211833, 7 April 2015)
44. Agoy v. Araneta Center, Inc., 668 SCRA 883 (2012)
45. In Re: Cunanan, 94 Phil. 534 (1954)
46. Salonga v. Paño, 134 SCRA 438, 462-466 (1985)
47. David v. Macapagal-Arroyo, 489 SCRA 160 (2006)
48. Pangilinan v. Maglaya, 225 SCRA 511 (1993)

J. CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS
1. Brillantes, Jr. v. Yorac, 192 SCRA 358 (1990)
2. Tejada v. Domingo, 205 SCRA 138 (1992)
3. Borromeo v. Civil Service Commission, 199 SCRA 911 (1991)
4. Gaminde v. Commission on Audit, 347 SCRA 655 (2000)
5. Funa v. Villar, 670 SCRA 579 (2012)
6. Funa v. Duque III, – SCRA – (G.R. No. 191672, 25 November 2014)
7. Macalintal v. Commission on Elections, 405 SCRA 614 (2003)
8. Civil Service Commission v. Department of Budget and Management, 464 SCRA 115 (2005)

J.1. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

1. Meram v. Edralin, 154 SCRA 238 (1987)
Faculty of Civil Law
2. Lazo v. Civil Service Commission, 236 SCRA 469 (1994)
University of Santo Tomas
3. De Los Santos v. Mallare, 87 Phil. 289 (1950)
4. Corpus v. Cuaderno, Sr., 13 SCRA 591 (1965)
5. Besa v. Philippine National Bank, 33 SCRA 330 (1970)
6. Griño v. Civil Service Commission, 194 SCRA 458 (1991)

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7. Provincial Government of Camarines Norte v. Gonzales, 701 SCRA 635 (2013)
8. Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation v. Angara, 475 SCRA 41 (2005)
9. Civil Service Commission v. Javier, 546 SCRA 485 (2008)
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10. Achacoso v. Macaraig, Jr., 195 SCRA 235 (1991)

11. Astraquillo v. Manglapus, 190 SCRA 280 (1990)
12. Felix v. Buenaseda, 240 SCRA 139 (1995)
13. Romagos v. Metro Cebu Water District, 533 SCRA 50 (2007)
14. Fernando v. Sto. Tomas, 234 SCRA 546 (1994)
15. De Guzman, Jr. v. Commission on Elections, 336 SCRA 188 (2000)
16. Gloria v. Court of Appeals, 338 SCRA 5 (2000)
17. Dario v. Mison, 176 SCRA 84 (1989)
18. Mayor v. Macaraig, 194 SCRA 672 (1991)
19. Canonizado v. Aguirre, 323 SCRA 312 (2000) 7N L 351 SCRA 659 (2001)
20. Civil Service Commission, National Capital Region v. Albao, 472 SCRA 548 (2005)
21. Civil Service Commission v. Dacoycoy, 306 SCRA 425 (1999)
22. Debulgado v. Civil Service Commission, 237 SCRA 184 (1994)
23. Civil Service Commission v. Cortes, 723 SCRA 609 (2014)
24. Veloso v. Commission on Audit, 656 SCRA 767 (2011)
25. De Rama v. Court of Appeals, 353 SCRA 94 (2001)
26. People v. Sandiganbayan, 559 SCRA 449 (2008)

J.2. COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS

1. Cayetano v. Monsod, 201 SCRA 210 (1991)
2. Loong v. Commission on Elections, 305 SCRA 832 (1999)
3. Sarangani v. Commission on Elections, 334 SCRA 379 (2000)
4. Montejo v. Commission on Elections, 242 SCRA 415 (1995)
5. Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino v. Commission on Elections, 423 SCRA 665 (2004)
6. Jalosjos, Jr. v. Commission on Elections, 683 SCRA 1 (2012)
7. Santiago v. Vasquez, 205 SCRA 162 (1992)
8. Buac v. Commission on Elections, 421 SCRA 92 (2004)
9. Kilosbayan, Inc. v. Commission on Elections, 280 SCRA 892 (1997)
10. Commission on Elections v. Silva, Jr., 286 SCRA 177 (1998)
11. Commission on Elections v. Tagle, 397 SCRA 618 (2003)
12. Barangay Association for National Advancement and Transparency (BANAT) Party List v.
Commission on Elections, 595 SCRA 477 (2009)

J.3. COMMISSION ON AUDIT

1. Caltex Philippines, Inc. v. Commission on Audit, 208 SCRA 726, 743-746 (1992)
2. Development Bank of the Philippines v. Commission on Audit, 373 SCRA 356 (2002)
3. Philippine Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals v. Commission on Audit, 534 SCRA
112 (2007)
Faculty of Civil Law
4. Land Bank of the Philippines v. Commission on Audit, 190 SCRA 154 (1990)
University of Santo Tomas
5. Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation v. Commission on Audit, 546 SCRA 473 (2008)
6. Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Commission on Audit, 218 SCRA 203 (1993)
7. Philippine Airlines, Inc. v. Commission on Audit, 245 SCRA 39 (1995)
8. Uy v. Commission on Audit, 328 SCRA 607 (2000)

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9. Dela Llana v. Chairperson, Commission on Audit, 665 SCRA 176 (2012)
10. Saligumba v. Commission on Audit, 117 SCRA 669 (1982)
11. Orocio v. Commission on Audit, 213 SCRA 109 (1992)
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K. LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
1. Limbona v. Mangelin, 170 SCRA 786 (1989)
2. Pimentel, Jr. v. Ochoa, 676 SCRA 551 (2012)
3. League of Provinces of the Philippines v. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, 696
SCRA 190 (2013)
4. City Government of Quezon City v. Bayan Telecommunications, Inc., 484 SCRA 169 (2006)
5. Alternative Center for Organizational Reforms and Development, Inc. (ACORD) v. Zamora, 459
SCRA 578 (2005)
6. Land Transportation Office v. City of Butuan, 322 SCRA 805 (2000)
7. Batangas CATV, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, 439 SCRA 326 (2004)
8. Magtajas v. Pryce Properties Corporation, Inc., 234 SCRA 255 (1994)
9. Drilon v. Lim, 235 SCRA 135 (1994)
10. Miranda v. Aguirre, 314 SCRA 603 (1999)
11. League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) v. Commission on Elections, 571 SCRA 263 (2008)
7N L 608 SCRA 636 (2009) 7N L 628 SCRA 819 (2010) 7N L 643 SCRA 149 (2011)
7N L 648 SCRA 344 (2011) 7N L 652 SCRA 798 (2011)
12. Navarro v. Ermita, 612 SCRA 131 (2010) 7N L 648 SCRA 400 (2011)
13. Umali v. Commission on Elections, 723 SCRA 170 (2014)
14. Ganzon v. Court of Appeals, 200 SCRA 271 (1991)
15. Pablico v. Villapando, 385 SCRA 601 (2002)
16. Atienza v. Villarosa, 458 SCRA 358 (2005)
17.. Latasa v. Commission on Elections, 417 SCRA 601 (2003)
18. Laceda, Sr. v. Limena, 571 SCRA 603 (2008)
19. Naval v. Commission on Elections, 729 SCRA 299 (2014)
20. Rivera III v. Commission on Elections, 523 SCRA 41 (2007)
21. Dizon v. Commission on Elections, 577 SCRA 589 (2009)
22. Montebon v. Commission on Elections, 551 SCRA 50 (2008)
23. Bolos, Jr. v. Commission on Elections, 581 SCRA 786 (2009)
24. Aldovino, Jr. v. Commission on Elections, 609 SCRA 234 (2009)
25. Aratea v. Commission on Elections, 683 SCRA 105 (2012)
26. Talaga v. Commission on Elections, 683 SCRA 197 (2012)
27. Abundo, Sr. v. Commission on Elections, 688 SCRA 149 (2013)
28. Garcia v. Commission on Elections, 227 SCRA 100 (1993)
29. Adormeo v. Commission on Elections, 376 SCRA 90 (2002)
30. Socrates v. Commission on Elections, 391 SCRA 457 (2002)
31. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority v. Garin, 456 SCRA 176 (2005)
32. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority v. Viron Transportation Co., Inc., 530 SCRA 341
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33. Abbas v. Commission on Elections, 179 SCRA 287 (1989)
34. Ordillo v. Commission on Elections, 192 SCRA 100 (1990)
35. Cordillera Broad Coalition v. Commission on Audit, 181 SCRA 495 (1990)
36. Disomangcop v. Datumanong, 444 SCRA 203 (2004)

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37. Sema v. Commission on Elections, 558 SCRA 700 (2008)
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38. Kida v. Senate of the Philippines, 659 SCRA 270 (2011) and 667 SCRA 200 (2012)
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L. ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS

1. Abakada Guro Party List v. Purisima, 562 SCRA 251 (2008)
2. Lecaroz v. Sandiganbayan, 128 SCRA 324, 330-331 (1984)
3. Cuenco v. Fernan, 158 SCRA 29 (1988)
4. In Re: Raul M. Gonzalez, 160 SCRA 771 (1988)
5. Office of the Ombudsman v. Court of Appeals, 452 SCRA 714 (2005)
6. Francisco, Jr. v. House of Representatives, 415 SCRA 44 (2003)
7. Gutierrez v. House of Representatives Committee on Justice, 643 SCRA 198 (2011)
8. Corona v. Senate of the Philippines, 676 SCRA 578 (2012)
9. People v. Sandiganbayan, 451 SCRA 413 (2005)
10. Office of the Ombudsman v. Civil Service Commission, 451 SCRA 570 (2005)
11. Gonzales III v. Office of the President, 679 SCRA 614 (2012) 7 N L 714 SCRA 611 (2014)
12. Uy v. Sandiganbayan, 312 SCRA 77 (1999) 7N L 354 SCRA 651 (2001)
13. Department of Justice v. Liwag, 451 SCRA 83 (2005)
14. Tapiador v. Office of the Ombudsman, 379 SCRA 322 (2002)
15. Estarija v. Ranada, 492 SCRA 652 (2006)
16. Maceda v. Vasquez, 221 SCRA 464 (1993)
17. Caoibes, Jr. v. Ombudsman, 361 SCRA 395 (2001)
18. Lastimosa v. Vasquez, 243 SCRA 497 (1995)
19. Khan, Jr. v. Office of the Ombudsman, 495 SCRA 452 (2006)
20. Garcia-Rueda v. Pascasio, 278 SCRA 769 (1997)
21. Frivaldo v. Commission on Elections, 174 SCRA 245 (1989)
22. Mercado v. Manzano, 307 SCRA 630 (1999)
23. Caasi v. Court of Appeals, 191 SCRA 229 (1990)
24. Presidential Ad Hoc Fact-Finding Committee on Behest Loans v. Desierto, 317 SCRA 272 (1999)
25. Argana v. Republic, 443 SCRA 184 (2004)
26. Urbano v. Chavez, 183 SCRA 347 (1990)
27. Gloria v. Court of Appeals, 306 SCRA 287 (1999)
28. Quimbo v. Gervacio, 466 SCRA 277 (2005)
29. Gonzales v. Chavez, 205 SCRA 816 (1992)
30. Arias v. Sandiganbayan, 180 SCRA 309 (1989)
31. Cruz v. Gangan, 395 SCRA 711 (2003)

M. NATIONAL ECONOMY AND PATRIMONY

1. Tañada v. Angara, 272 SCRA 18 (1997)
2. Miners Association of the Philippines, Inc. v. Factoran, Jr., 240 SCRA 100 (1995)
3. La Bugal-B’laan Tribal Association, Inc. v. Ramos, 421 SCRA 148 (2004) 7N L 445 SCRA 1
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4. Cruz v. Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, 347 SCRA 128 (2000)
University of Santo Tomas
5. Muller v. Muller, 500 SCRA 65 (2006)
6. Hulst v. PR Builders, Inc., 532 SCRA 74 (2007) 7N L 566 SCRA 333 (2008)
7. Chavez v. National Housing Authority, 530 SCRA 235 (2007)
8. Manila Prince Hotel v. Government Service Insurance System, 267 SCRA 408 (1997)

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9. Tatad v. Garcia, Jr., 243 SCRA 436 (1995)
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10. JG Summit Holdings, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, 412 SCRA 10 (2003)
11. Gamboa v. Teves, 652 SCRA 690 (2011) 7N L 682 SCRA 397 (2012)
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12. Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) v. Adala, 526 SCRA 465 (2007)
13. Associated Communications & Wireless Services-United Broadcasting Networks v. National
Telecommunications Commission, 397 SCRA 574 (2003)
14. Manila International Airport Authority v. Court of Appeals, 495 SCRA 591 (2006)
15. Liban v. Gordon, 639 SCRA 709 (2011)
16. Boy Scouts of the Philippines v. Commission on Audit, 651 SCRA 146 (2011)
17. Crisostomo v. Securities and Exchange Commission, 179 SCRA 146 (1989)
18. Board of Medicine v. Ota, 558 SCRA 234 (2008)
19. Petition for Leave to Resume Practice of Law, Benjamin M. Dacanay, 540 SCRA 424 (2007)

N. AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS

1. Santiago v. Commission on Elections, 270 SCRA 106 (1997)
2. Lambino v. Commission on Elections, 505 SCRA 160 (2006)

RENE B. GOROSPE
10 August 2015

Faculty of Civil Law

University of Santo Tomas

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