SAINT Louis UNiveRsITY SCHOOL OF LAW Diego Silang Bidg., A. Bonifacio St, Bays City 2600, Ph Tel No. +6374 444 8296 to 48 local 203, SYLLABUS IN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 1 ore : POUTICAL AND CRIMINAL LAWS ‘ourse Name/Title CONSTITUTIONAL LAW | Course Number LAW 12 Semester Otfered FIRST SEMESTER Year Level Offered FIRST YEAR Credit Units 3 Pre-requisites (iftany) | NONE Course Description A survey and teview of the framework of the Philippine Goveiment, the powers and dulies of the interdependent pariments of the government including Constitutional Commissions; and a study on citizenship and lessons on accountability of public affairs Learning Outcomes Al the end of the semester, the students shall be able to: @. Demonstrate a comprehensive and integrated knowledge on the structure the Philippine Goverment: b. Familiarize themselves with the organization, functions and limitations of powers of the co-ordinate branches of the government and Constitutional Commissions: Assess the current issues conceming the government and the constitution and propose actions/responses based on law and jurisprudence: Jar lessons and, d. Draw from the assigned cases, research and group work, partici insights that would increase their knowledge and social awareness, hone their legal skills and further develop their critical thinking which will equip them to educate the community and their peers about the dynamics of the legal system and the workings of the government anchored on the constitution. virements and Grading Plan Class Standing (quizzes - 60%; recitation, case digests, research paper and 50% raded group activities — 40%) partmental Examination 50% DUCTION RAL PRINCIPLES ‘olitical Law Defined ‘onstilutional Law DefinedD. Quaities of a Good written Consitution Parts of a Constitution Supremacy of the Constitution *Mamila Proce Hotel v. G5IS, 267 SCRA 408 (1997) Interpretation ‘Amenament and Revision (Art, XVI of the 1987 °C) “Santiago v. COMELEC, GRNo. 127325. 19 March 1997 Lamibno v. COMELEC, 505 SCRA 160 (2006) =0 MI, THE PHILIPPINES AS A STATE A, Definition of a State B. Floments of a State 1, People ~Difterent Meanings of People 4, As "inhabitants" ~ Ait ll, Sec. 2: Arti Sec. 1 ib, As"cilizens" ~Preamble, Art. ll, Secs. | 8 4: Ar. Il, Sec. 7 €. AS “electors” — AN. V In fel. with AMt, Vil, Sec. 4; Art, KVL, See. 2: Ar XVI. Sec. 25 2. Tenitoy Notional Territory Ard. of the 1987 PC: ‘Components: The Philippine Archipelago ‘Othe: temitories over which the Philippines exercises sovereignty or jursdiction *Republic of the Philippines v. Peoples Republic of China undies Ad Vilof the UNCLOS: The Aichipelagic Doctrine Stiight Bozeine Method *nagaliona v. Emita, Aug. 16.20! ange so 3. Government a, Government, Government of the Philippines Def b. Funclions: Constituent v. Ministrant . Doctrine of Farens Patrice. *Soriano v. Laguardia, 567 SCRA 79 1. De Jurev. De Focte Government ‘Lawyers League v. Aquino May 22, 1986 Federaism Sovereignty ‘. Definition sTatiada v, Angaro. 272 SCRA 18 Rutty v. Chief of Staff, 75 Phil 875 Kinds and Characterstics of Sovereignty Effects of Change in Sovereignty Effects of Beligerent Occupation Derogotion of Sovereianty “fofiada v. Angora, 272 SCRA 18 ssayan v. Zamora. October 10, 2000 Seer oof North Cotabato ¥. GRP, GR No, 183591, Oct. 14, 2008 gf rmmigration 41 SCRA 292‘Djumontonv. Domingo, Jan. 30. 1995 “Diumonton v, Domingo. tan, 30 995 Poe v. CONELEC. GR No, 251697, Maren 82016 E, Election of Piippne Citonep ne: Vicente Ching Bor Maier No. 214, Oclober |, 999 Doctine of pies tecten “Cov. REL Gr No, 9219192 culy 30 1991 G. Naturol bom citizens Nees *Bongon v HRET; GR No. 142840, May 7. 2001 Tecson v Comolec: Gk No. 16434, March 32004 H. Dual cizenstin & Dua Alegonce *Wercado v Marzano, Gt Ho 15083 Moy 26, 1990 Res lucicata in clizenstip coses 1 J. Doctrine of indelible Alegiance K. Naturalization "Republic v. De la Rosa, 232 SCRA 785 *Republic v. Huang Te Fu, GR No. 200983, March 18, 2015 L, Commowealth Act No. 473 M. Republic Act No. 9139 N. Loss of Citizenship. *Maquiling v. COMELEC, G.R No. 195649, April 16, ©, By Naluralization in a foreign country *Frivaldo v. COMELEC, 174 SCRA 245 *Labo v. COMELEC, 176 SCRA 1 P.. By express renunciation or expatration *Yu v. Defensor-Santiago, 169 SCRA 364 @. Reacauistion of citizenship [RA No. 8171 v. RA No. 9225} R. Relroactiviy of Repattiaton *fivaldo v. COMELEC. 257 SCRA 727, June 26, 19% STATE IMMUNITY A. Basis of Immunity *Lasco V. UN Revolving Fund. 241 SCRA 681 “Ange v. Swift, GRNO. 206510, Sept. 16. 2014 8. Whenis a Suil One Against the State C. Waiver of Immurity 1, Forms of Consent Express General Law Act. 3038 Veterans Manpower and Protective Services Inc. ¥. CA. 214 SCRA 206 A327 s *Garcia v. Chief of Staff, 16 SCRA 120 (1996 PD 1807 Ast, 2180. NCC SpecalLaw sad v. RR! 244 SCRA 210 (1995) shenit v. Gov't ofthe Phi. 34 Phi. 317 implied Ministerio v. City of Cebu. 40 SCRA 464 *Republic v. Purisima, 78 SCRA 470 2, Test of Suabity corparcted CIE vs TAC, 217 SCTRA AO) unincoporoied " CATOY. Ramos. 644 SCRA 36Exemption from t fom Legal Requirements Suability versus Liability *Palofox v. Province of ik 7 noe of thocos Norte, GR No, L-]0059, Jan. 31. 195% UP v. Dizon, 679 SCRA 54 (2012) Pee HES *GSIS v. Group Management Con s ees P. 651 SCRA 279 *Makativ.CA, 190 SCRA 206 ‘Itagonoy v. Dumdum, March 22. 2010 FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES AND STATE POUCIES A. Preamble; Purpose and Function 8. Repuiicanism Manifestation/Choracterstics of a Republic State *Oposa v. Pactra, Jr. 224 SCRA 792 (1998) *Vilovicencio v.Lokban, 39 Phil. 776 *Petitioner Organization v. Executive Secretory, 669 SCRA 49 *Joworski v. PAGCOR G.R No. 144463, January 14, 2004 *Gorochi v. DOE, G.R No. 159796, July 17, 2007 Defense of the State jiosbayan. ih. v. Morato, 246 SCRA 540 Peace and Order Incorporation Clause *Ang LADLAD LGBT Parly v. COMELEC. 618 SCA 32 (2010) ‘Milgjes v. Randa, 455 SCRA 397 Agustin v. Edu, 88 SCRA 195 Sec, of Justi V. Lanfion, G.RNo, 139465, Jan. 16, 2000 *Bayon Muna v. Romulo, 641 SCRA 17 Differences between Aggressive and Delensive War Sanciily of Farry life simbong ¥. Ochoa, G-R No. 20489, Apri 8, 2014 GRNo. 161434, March 3, 2004 Rearing of the Yout *Continental Steel Manufocting Corp. v- Montano, 603 SCRA 621 Women P&I Co. v. NLRC, GR NO, 118978, May 23, 1997 Balanced and healthful ecology *Poje v. Casio, GR No, 207267, February 3, 2015 Protity io Education, science and technology, arts, culture and sports *Cudia v. PMA, GR No. 211362, February 24, 2015 SUP y, Judge Ayson, 176 SCRA 571 “PRC v. De Guzman, G.R No. 144691, June 21, 2004 . Social Justice *Ondoy v, Ignacio. 69 SCRA 611 RM v. Pulgcr, 623 SCRA 244 jglion of the Church and state, NLRC, 312.5CRA 410 ranford United Church of Christ, Inc. 674 SCRA 92 ‘Ochoa, G.R NO. 204829, Apa 8.2014 Poop of the Philigpines, GR No. 220127, March 21, 2018 ‘Civilon Authority 498 SCRA671 ¥ ident national economy. re Secretary ome, GR NO, 143855, Sept. 21,2010 rc, OR No. 158656, 4. 2011 ¥. COA, GiRNo, 125350, Dec. 3 ‘gros Occidental v. The Commiasioners. COA 6. No- 2010P. Equal access to opportunity for public service ee famotorig v. COMELEC, GR Mo, 161872, Al 13,2004 Fulldisclosue of al sate ensacions involving pubic inte \quino-Sarmiento v. Morato, G.& No. 9254), Nov. 13, 199) Vil, SEPARATION OF POWERS ‘A. Explanation Fort Bonifacio Dev. Corp. v. CIR, 079 SCI B. Purposes __ “Saguiguit v. People, 494 SCRA 128 (2006) . Blending of Powers D. Checks and Balances *Disomangcop v. Datumonong, 444 SCRA 203 (2004) E. Distinction between Justiciable and Political Question *Defensor-Santiago v. Guingona, 208 SCRA 756 *PHILIA v. Prodo, 298 SCRA 756 *COMELEC v; Cruz, 605 SCRA 167 "Gonzales v. OP, 679 SCRA 614 A 508 Vill. DELEGATION OF POWERS A. &planation 8. Permissible Delegation Tariff Powers *ABAKADA ¥. Ermita, 469 SCRA | Emergency Powers "David v. Arroyo, 489 SCRA 161 Delegation to People {i} Distinction between Referendum and Picbicite "Phil Bor Assn. V. COMELEC, 140 SCRA 453 (1985) Delegation to Local Government ae pally of San Norcizo, Quezon v. Mendez, 5.239 SCRA 1} Delegation to Administrative Backes *Geroch' v. DOE, $27 SCRA 69 sChavez v. Romulo 431 SCRA 534 (2004) ©. Test of Delegation “People v. Dacuycuy. 173 SCRA 90 (1989) "BOC Employees Association v. Teves. 661 SCRA 56? ix THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT Legislative Power Defined Clossifications of Legislative Powers Limitations to Legisiative Power Consiitulional Resticlions on Legistative Power Bicameral v. Unicomeral Senate jouse of Representatives District Representatives tba v, COMELEC. 61) SCRA 137 ist Representatives Seg eae COMELEC, GR No. 208766, Ap 2 2013 Y COMELEC. September 29, 2015 senani of Legisative Districts ¥. COMELEC. Api 7, 2010 Y. COMELEC, Jan. 25, 2010 Ermita, Feb. 10. 2010 ions. TY COMELEC, ApH 24, 2012 SOMELEC, Jan. 25, 2010‘Togotinov. Her, March 19,20 *RomualcexMarcos v. COME ct “Aawino v. COmeLEC, 248 scran 4, Teoetlla vs COMELES OR No, 131914, sy 3), 2000 *Abundo v. COMELEC: Jenvary 8,20 fia ee L Solories “Phi Constitution Association v. Gimenez. 185CR M. Pariomentaryinmuntes. eney ISSCRAW “Pobre v. Defensor Santiogo. 597 SCRA 1 “People x Joloses, No, 132875 Feb, 3.2000 iflanes IV v. Judge Pimentel, G.8 NO. 17967. Jun Contict ot interes pine aa compatible and Forbidden Ortices stiban v. Sen, Gordon, GR No, 175352, January 18, 201 Inhibiions ond Dsquatficatiors “Garcia y. Executive Secretary, 677 SCRA 750 sessions Officers Quorum Discipine of Members *Paredos v. Sandiganibayan, GRNo: 118364. Aug. 10. 1995 *Detensor Santiago v. Sanciganbayan. G.R No. 128055. Apri 18, 2001 U. Journals “Tolentino v, Secretary o! Finance, 235 SCRA 630 Adounment Hlectora Tribundls *anlontes v. COMELEC, 432 SCRA 269 (2004) x. Commision on Appointments *Dalon v. De Venecis, 594 SCRA 749 ¥. Organization *Aroyo ¥. De Venecio, G.R No. 127255, Jure 26, 1998 > OZ << POWERS OF CONGRESS A. Law-NMaking *People v. Silton, 600 SCRA 476 8. Legislative inquiies *Sabio v, Gordon, 504 SCRA 704 (2006) “Senate of the Phil. V. Ermita, 488 SCRA 1: 495 SCRA 170 *Gudiani v. Sengo, 495 SCRA 671 & 498 SCRA 671 tNeri v. Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Oificers 564 SCRA 152 ‘Balog v. Senate of the Philippines. GR No. 234608, July3, 2018 The Power of Approprialion ‘Belgica, et. al. v. Honorable executive Secretary Ochoa, et. al. GR No. 208493 (Nov. 19. 2013) ies ‘et ol. v. Aquino I. et, al, GR No, 209135 [July 01, 2014) “TESDA v. COA. GR No. 196418, Feb. 10, 2015 *COMELEC v. Judge Quiano-Padila, et. al, Sept. 8, 2002 jon / 237 SCRA 324 Inters Products. Inc. v. Fertiphil Corp... 548 SCRA 465 Power of Concurrence ‘Wor Powers rencum and InitiativeXL THE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT A. Executive Power 8. Qualifications, Election and Te “Defensor Santiago v, Ramos, 153 "macciintal v. PET, GRNo. 191618, Nov 39 “Pimentel. v. Commitiee of Cones Vice Pres, G.RNo. 163783, June 22. 2004 ©. The Vice-President oe D. succession “Estrada v. Macapagal-Arroyo, GR No, 146723. E. Ferquéites and inhibition “Civil Liberties Union v. Executive Secretary 194 SCRA 317 “Funai. Acting Secretary Alberto Agra, GR No. 191646, feb Republic v. Sandiganbayan, GR no. 182154. Joy 15, 2 F. Executive Piviege “Senate v. Ermita. 488 SCRA | G. President immuniy *Esirada v. Desierto, GIR No. 14871015, Morch 2.2007 “Gioia v. CA, GR No. 119903, August 15, 2000 2, 200 Xl. POWERS OF THE PRESIDENT A. The Executive Power *Nationol Artist for Literature Vigiio Alario v, The Executive secretory, GR No. 189028, July 16, 2013, . The Appointing Power and Removal Power Banda v. Ermita, 618 SCRA 488 ‘in re: Appointment of Hon. M. Valenzuela, AM No. $8501.5C. Nov 9, 1998 *pimentet v. Elmo. GRNo. 164976. Oct. 13, 2005 "De Casto v. JBC, GR No. 191002, March 17, 2010 *Drilon ¥. Lim, 235 SCAR 135 *Banda v. Executive Sec. Ermito, GR No. 166820. Apel 20, 2010 *Fichay ¥. Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Legol Affors, Gk No 10425, y 24, 2012 Sent DEM reglon hi rmloroes. GR No. 149724 Avgul 10, 29 “Honfivoror Boresual To Regulony Boor GRo 161293 Feb. 23 2015 “bat Tole ampeataanv. Fon, Pon, Ro, 190259, Jone 7.201 The "Toco. Core" Clase power TBrangow The Pith Comission of 2010, 637 SCRA 78 The itary Power TRuoyon Gov. Abdsckor Tan. o?5 SCRA 482 (2012) sonttes, Abaya. 498 SCRA 45 (200) Solon trccuive Secretary. 421 SCRA 655 (200) “Dou v Areyo, GRNO. 171586 May 3 20 Poznan. Eroculive Secretary. GR No, 231658, {ise fomore, Agus 1, 2000 ‘Becton Peter Ck No. 147780, Moy 10,2001 The Pardonng Power The faroning Power ihe Bpomatc Foner The Buaget TGonaais Nowa 17 SCRA 009 Tne hlomng Power Oner Powert ‘tures v Monalapus 17 SCRA 68 __ Thovice resent“Borja v. COMELEC, 295 SCRA 157 Xl, THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT A. Judicio Power ‘Petioner Orgarizations “Villavertv, Desieto, GR No, 133715 Fetes 8. Appointments ond Qualications C. The Judicial ond Bor Council *Chaverv, JBC. 679 SCRA $79 De Casto v. IBC. GRNo. 191 D. Fécal Auionomy “Bengson v.Drion, 208 SCRA 3 £. The Supreme Cour “nie Appointment of Mateo Valera F. Rule-Mating Powe ‘in rer Request for Creation of a Special Diviion, AM No, 02-1-094C January 21, 2002 *Vivares v. St Theresa's Colege, GR No. 202686. Sept. 29,201 “infant Jian Yescy Coram v,Sequ, G.RNO. 193652, Aug. §,2014 “Letter of Atl. Cecilio Y Arevalo, J, requesting exemption from payment OfIBP Dues, BM No, 1870, May 9, 2005 G, En Bane Cases Hi. Divsion Cases 1) he Juciciot neuiey Mee RO Enc. v. Soutneust Mindanao Gold Mning Corp. . ¢05 SCRA 100, SCRA 100 sano v. Sonale of the Philippines. GR No. 200212 Uy 17 pia 22 aula w. Beriano Aquinc Il, GR No. 209287, July 1, 2014 ecls ofa Declerction of Uncensttutnalty anv. Boos, I SCRA 636 “Gayo. Verceles 452 SCRA 508 K. Pones, Ro. 1909 Election ofthe fP, 178 SCRA 398 eens Bris» mexia Lourdes Sereno, GR No. 257428, May 11 nie L. Aderinsirative Supension of Cours sooner Office ofthe Ombudsman Nindanae, 368 SCRA 36 a Tonure of Judges ‘Beapie v. Gacot, 46 SCRA 52 A. Consultations of he Cour en acvomnrnent of Tagaytay ¥. Guerrero, 600 SCRA 33 ‘Tinotchong ™. COMELEC, 594 SCRA 434 Solories Frost ot edsion vocorav. CA. 117 SCRA 13 “Malocora Cyan cose before the Sanciganbayon, AM No. 00 205 se, Nov 8 2001 aepouros Marcelo v. Judge Pichay. AM Executive Secretary. 669 SCRA.49 ry 13, 20 March 17, 2010 208 SCRA 408 2O No. MIJ-13-1898, Morch 12, 2014 CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS Mantantes v. Yorac, 192 SCRA 338 rung v. The Chatman, COA. 670 SCRA $7? trong v. CSC, G.R No, 191872, Now. 25. 2014 sGaminge v. COA, GRNO. 140335. Dec. 13, 2000 iE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AGCOR v. CA. 202 SCRA 191"Casino Labor Association co “UP. Regno, 221 SCRA S98 AS *DOH v.. NLRC, 251 SCRA 700 “CIC v.CA, GR No. 185766, Nov. 23, 2010 XVI THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS ‘Geronimo v. Ramos, 135 SCRA 435 “BANAT Parfylist v. COMELEC. 595 SCRA 477 "GMA v. COMELEC, GR No. 205357, Sept. 2. 2014 “SWS v. COMELEC, GR No. 147571, May 5, 2001 XVI, THE COMMISSION ON AUDIT tela ane v. The Chairperson, COA. 665 SCRA 176 *Yap v. COA, 619 SCRA 154 *pacefe v. Acting Chairman of the COA, 185 SCRA *Albon y, Femando, 494 SCRA 141 *Funa v. MECO, OR No. 193462, Fob. 4, 2014 *Nacion v.COA, GR No. 204757, March 17, 2015 XVII. ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS ‘A. The Principle of Public Office is o Public Trust B. Dstinclion between a Pubic Office and Contract C. Impeachment Teer sna v, Senate of the Phifppines, GR No. 200242, July 17, 2012 wGutierez v. House. of Representatives Committee. on Justicve, GR no. 193459, Feb. 15.2011 TRxop v. Ollice of the Ombusonan, 248 SCRA S66 tLastimosa v. Vasquez. 243 SCRA 497 bp. sandiganbayan and the Ombudsman bin v. Sondiganboyan. GR No, 180564. June 22, 2010 E. liGotten Wealth F, Restriction of Loars G. Stalement of Assets, Lichilties and Net Worth H. Allegaance to the State and to the Consttufion [ACADEMIC FREEDOM synversiy of San Agustin, inc. v. CA. 230 SCRA 761 feneo De Mainila v. Capulong. 222 SCRA 644 Iniversity of San Carlos v. CA, 166 SCRA $70 ory. GA and Colne, GRNO. 134625, August 31. 199° tudlig v. PMA, GRNo.21 1362, Feb. 24. 2015 1 or of the UP Law Faculty entiled, "Restoring Inleorty Statement by Faculty of the University of the Phippines Coleg ‘of Law on the ay of Plagiarism and Misrepresentation in fhe Suprome ‘Couri, AM No. j0-4-5C. March 8, 2011