WEEK 6-7

Chapter II.  Eligibility and Qualifications

Time of Possession of Qualifications
8.    Frivaldo v. Commission on Elections, 257 SCRA 727 (1996)
Qualifications Usually Required of Public Officers
9.    Frivaldo v. Commission on Elections, 174 SCRA 245 (1989)
10. Labo v. Commission on Elections, 176 SCRA 1 (1987)
Qualifications Prescribed by Law for Certain Officers
11. Torayno, Sr. v. Commission on Elections, 337 SCRA 574 (2000)
Chapter III. Acquisition of Right or Title to Office
Power to Appoint is Discretionary
12. Civil Service Commission v. de la Cruz, 437 SCRA 403 (2004) - GABRIEL
Revocation of Appointment
13. General Manager, PPA v. Monserate, G.R. 129616 (2002)
Temporary or Acting Appointments
14. Erasmo v. Home Insurance and Guaranty Corporation, 388 SCRA 112 (2002) - GAYYA
Designations
15. Tapispisan v. Court of Appeals, 459 SCRA 695 (2005) - HERNANDEZ
Classes of Positions in the Career Service
16. Ignacio v. Civil Service Commission, 464 SCRA 220 (2005)
PUBLIC OFFICERS                                                                                                      
Chapter III.  Acquisition of Right or Title to Office
Kinds of Appointment in the career service
1.    Abella, Jr., v. Civil Service Commission, 442 SCRA 507 (2004)
2.    Dimayuga v. Benedicto II, 161 SCAD 597, 373 SCRA 652 (2002)
3.    Cuevas v. Bacal, 139 SCAD 624, 347 SCRA 338 (2000)
4.    Paloma v. Mora, 470 SCRA 711 (2005)
Approval / Recall of Appointment by the Civil Service Commission
5.    Occidental Mindoro National College v. Macaraeg, 419 SCRA 708 (2004) - KATIGBAK
6.    De Rama v. Court of Appeals, 144 SCAD 447, 353 SCRA 94 (2001)
Vacancy
Appointment to a Non-Vacant Position
7.    General Manager, PPA v. Monserate, 167 SCAD 586, G.R. No. 129616, April 17, 2002. -
LESHEN
Qualifying to Office
Qualification (as an act) to an office
8.    Civil Service Commission v. de la Cruz, 437 SCRA 403 (2004) - LIM
Necessity of Oath of Office
9.    Mendoza v. Laxina, Jr., 406 SCRA 156 (2003) - LOJA
De Facto Officer Defined
10.  General Manager, PPA v. Monserate, 167 SCAD 586, G.R. No. 129616, April 17, 2002.
Officer De Facto and Usurper Distinguished
11.  Civil Service Commision v. Joson, Jr., 429 SCRA 773 (2004) - LUI
Right to Compensation of a De Facto Officer
12.  Dimaandal v. Commission on Audit, 95 SCAD 220, 291 SCRA 322 (1998)
Chapter IV. Powers, Duties, and Norms of Conduct
Classification of Powers and Duties
13.  De Guzman, Jr. v. Mendoza, 453 SCRA 565 (2005) - MUSNI
14.  Bito-Onon v. Fernandez, 142 SCAD 597, 350 SCRA 732 (2001)
Norms of Conduct of Public Officials and Employees
15.  Marasigan v. Buena, 284 SCRA 1 (1998) - NAVATA
Chapter V. Rights and Privileges of Public Officers
B. Right to Compensation
Forms of Compensation Defined and Distinguished
16.  Belicena v. Secretary of Finance, 156 SCAD 947, 367 SCRA 504 (2001)
17.  Civil Service Commission v. Pobre, 438 SCRA 334 (2004) - PAMATMAT
18.  GSIS v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 138381, April 16, 2002.
Basis of Right to Compensation
19.  Acosta v. Court of Appeals, 128 SCAD 591, 354 SCRA 486 (2000)
20.  Cruz v. Commission on Audit, 157 SCAD 249, 368 SCRA 85, (2001)
21.  Bitonio, Jr., v. Commission on Audit, 425 SCRA 437 (2004) - PARAFINA
Prohibition Against Diminution of Salary
22.  Social Security System v. Commission on Audit 170 SCAD 719, G.R. No. 149240, July 11,
2002. - PAYAWAL
Prohibition Against Receiving Additional, Double, or Indirect Compensation
23.  De la Cruz v. Commission on Audit, 159 SCAD 453, 371 SCRA 157 (2001) - PENAFIEL
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Chapter V.  Rights and Privileges of Public Officers
C. Other Rights
Rights Under the Civil Service Decree and the new Administrative Code
1.     Duty Free Philippines v. Mojica, 471 SCRA 776 (2005) - RAMOS
Personnel Actions
2.     Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Corporation v. Court of Appeals, 412 SCRA 263 (2003)
3.     Viernes v. National Labor Relations Commission, 400 SCRA 557 (2003)
4.     Domingo v. Carague, 456 SCRA 450 (2005) - REAL
Nature and Purpose of Pension
5.     Government Service Insurance System v. Montesclaros, 434 SCRA 441 (2004) - REINANTE
Construction of Retirement Laws
6.     Government Service Insurance System v. Commission on Audit, 441 SCRA 532 (2004)
7.     Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas v. Commission on Audit, 479 SCRA 544 (2005) - RODRIGUEZ
Right to Reinstatement and Back Salary
8.     Bruguda v. Secretary of Education Culture and Sports, 450 SCRA 224 (2005)
9.     Balitaosan v. Secretary of Education Culture and Sports, 410 SCRA 233 (2003)
10.  Civil Service Commission v. Sebastian, 472 SCRA 364 (2005) - RODULFO
 
Chapter VI. Disbilities and Inhibitions of Public Officers
B.  Under Existing Laws
Prohibited Acts and Transactions Under the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act
11.  Marubeni Corporation v. Lirag, 152 SCAD 668, 362 SCRA 620 (2001)
12.  Peligrino v. People, 152 SCAD 727, 362 SCRA 683 (2001)
13.  Miranda v. Sandiganbayan, 464 SCRA 165 (2005) - SESPENE
14.  Presidential Ad Hoc Fact Finding Committee on Behest Loans v. Desierto, 152 SCAD 767,
362 SCRA 721 (2001)
 
Prohibited Acts and Transactions Under the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards
15.  PCGG v. Sandiganbayan, 455 SCRA 526 (2005) - SOON
 
Chapter VII. Liabilities of Public Officers
 
A. In General
 
Official Immunity Not Absolute
16.  Mancenido v. Court of Appeals, 125 SCAD 166, 330 SCRA 419 (2000)
17.  Calub v. Court of Appeals, 125 SCAD 544, 331 SCRA 67 (2000) - SUERO
 
Criminal and Civil Cases Different from Administrative Matters
18.  Miralles v. Go, 141 SCAD 565, 349 SCRA 496 (2001)
19.  Te v. Court of Appeals, 138 SCAD 796, 346 SCRA 327 (2000)
20.  Añonuevo, Jr., v. Court of Appeals, 411 SCRA 621 (2003) - TUANO
 
Proceedings Against Public Officers
21.  Suduaco v. Laguindanum, 466 SCRA 428 (2005)
22.  Amado v. Suarin, 467 SCRA 402 (2005) - VALLES
23.  Reyes v. Magino, 450 SCRA 27 (2005)
24.  Civil Service Commission v. Asensi, 447 SCRA 356 (2004)
 
B. Civil Liability
 
Requisites for Recovery of Damages Arising from Acts of Public Officers
25.  Garcia v. Pajaro, G.R. No. 141149, July 3, 2002 - VILLONGCO
 
Liability of Members of the Judiciary for Official Acts
26.  Ever Emporium, Inc. v. Maceda, 440 SCRA 298 (2004)
27.  Ora v. Almajar, 473 SCRA 17 (2005)
28.  Tadlip v. Borres, Jr., 474 SCRA 441 (2005) - VIVIT
 
Liability of Ministerial Officers for Official Acts
29.  Codilla, Sr. v. De Venecia. 179 SCAD 58, G.R. 150605, December 10, 2002.
 
Liability of Superior Officer for Acts of Subordinates
30.  Reyes v. Rural Bank of San Miguel, Inc., 424 SCRA 135 (2004)
31.  Nicolas v. Desierto, 447 SCRA 154 (2004) - ALONTO
WEEK 9-10
Chapter VII.  Liabilities of Public Officers
B. Civil Liability
Liability for Unexplained Wealth
1.    Department of Health v. C.V. Canchela & Assoc., 475 SCRA 218 (2005)
2.    Republic v. Sandiganbayan, 162 SCAD 652, G.R. No. 102508, Jan. 30, 2002
3.    Republic v. Sandiganbayan, 506 SCRA 190 (2003)
4.    Republic v. Sandiganbayan, 416 SCRA 133 (2003)
5.    Garcia v. Sandiganbayan, 460 SCRA 600 (2005) - ANGELES
Liability of Public Officer Who Signs or Initials Documents
6.    Peralta v. Desierto, 473 SCRA 322 (2005) - BAJO
C. Criminal Liability
Crimes Peculiar to Certain Public Officers
Revised Penal Code
7.    Blanquisco v. Austero-Bolilan, 425 SCRA 470 (2004)
8.    Reyes v. Rural Bank of San Miguel, 424 SCRA 135 (2004) - BALINA
Accused’s Lack of Care May be a Ground for Administrative Action Only
9.    Chan v. Sandiganbayan, 466 SCRA 190, (2005) - BONZO
Chapter VIII.  Termination of Official Relations
C. Acts or Neglect of Officer
By Resignation
10.  Igoy v. Soriano, 156 SCAD 534, 367 SCRA 70 (2001)
Meaning of Resignation
11.  Padilla v. Civil Service Commission, 403 SCRA 116 (2003) - CASIPE
What Constitutes Resignation
12.  Fortune Garments v. Castro, 478 SCRA 125 (2005) - CHANG
When There is Abandonment of Office
13.  Canonizado v. Aguirre, 143 SCAD 435, 351 SCRA 659 (2001)
14.  Veteran Security Agency v. Gonzalvo, Jr., 478 SCRA 298 (2000)
15.  Adiong v. Court of Appeals, 159 SCAD 663, 371 SCRA 373 (2001)
Abandonment and Resignation Distinguished
16.  Defensor-Santiago v. Ramos, - CO
D. Acts of the Government or of the People
What Constitutes Removal
Transfer to Another Office
17.  Gloria v. Court of Appeals, 131 SCAD 729, 338 SCRA 5 (2000)
18.  Rosales, Jr., v. Mijares, 492 SCRA 532 (2004) - CORTEZ
19.  Philippine Telegraph & Telephone Corporation v. Court of Appeals, 412 SCRA 203 (2003)
Demotion
20.  Padolina v. Fernandez, 135 SCAD 563, 340 SCRA 442 (2000) - DAVID
Reassignment
21.  R.P. Dinglasan Construction, Inc. v. Atienza, 433 SCRA 263 (2004)
22.  Chang Kai Shek College v. Court of Appeals, 437 SCRA 171 (2004) - DEL MUNDO
23.  Pastor v. City of Pasig, 168 SCAD 409, G.R. 146873, May 7, 2002.
Civil Service Officers and Employees Entitled to Security of Tenure
24.  De Guzman, Jr., v. Commission on Elections, 130 SCAD 187, 336 SCRA 188 (2000) -
GABRIEL
Grounds for Removal or Suspension Under the Constitution
25.  Cabañero v. Cañon, 155 SCAD 324, 365 SCRA 425 (2001)
26.  Cuevas v. Bacal. 139 SCAD 624, 347 SCRA 338 (2000)
27.  General v. Roco, 142 SCAD 390, 350 SCRA 538 (2001) - GAYAMAN
Grounds for Disciplinary Action Under the Local Government Code
28.  Pablico v. Villapando, 171 SCAD 731, G.R. No. 147870, July 31, 2002 - GAYYA
Grounds for Disciplinary Action Under the Civil Service Law
29.  Remolona v. Civil Service Commission, 152 SCAD 346, 362 SCRA 304 (2001)
30.  Garcia v. Pajaro, 170 SCAD 292 (2002) - HERNANDEZ
31.  Pimentel, Jr., v. Commission on Elections, 120 SCAD 693, 325 SCRA 196 (2001)
32.  Lameyra v. Pangilinan, 118 SCAD 99, 322 SCRA 117 (2000)
33.  Loyao, Jr., v. Manatad, 126 SCAD 1, 331 SCRA 324 (2000)
 
Misconduct in Office
Related to, and Connected with, Performance of Official Duties
34.  Cacatian v. Liwanag, 417 SCRA 350 (2003)
35.  Beltran v. Rafer, 467 SCRA 272 (2005) - JO
36.  Ong v. Rosales, 121 SCAD 201, 325 SCRA 689 (2000)
37.  Soller v. Sandiganbayan, 148 SCAD 453, 357 SCRA 677 (2001)
38.  Alarilla v. Sandiganbayan, 132 SCAD 332, 338 SCRA 485 (2000)
39.  Mariano v. Roxas, A.M. No. CA-02-14-P, July 31, 2002.
Committed During a Prior Term
40.  People v. Toledano, 126 SCAD 543, 332 SCRA 210 (2000) - KATIGBAK
Not Work Related or Committed in the Course of Performance of Duty
41.  Bernardo v. Civil Service Commission, 429 SCRA 285 (2004)  - LESHEN
42.  Padua v. Paz, 402 SCRA 21 (2003)
Proved by Substantial Evidence
43.  Grefalde v. Sandiganbayan, 140 SCAD 486, 348 SCRA 367 (2000) - LIM
Conduct Unbecoming of a Police Officer
44.  Zacarias v. National Police Commission, 414 SCRA 387 (2003) - LOJA
Grounds for Disciplinary Action Under the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards
45.  Biteng v. Department of Interior and Local Government, 451 SCRA 520 (2005) – LUI
Week 11
Public Officers
Chapter VIII.  Termination of Official Relations
 
D.  Acts of the Government or of the People
 
Disciplinary Jurisdiction of the Civil Service Commission
1.    PAGCOR v. Angara, 475 SCRA 41 (2005) - CASE DIGEST
2.    Anonymous Complaint against P.T. Yared, 461 SCRA 367 (2005)
3.    Civil Service Commission v. Court of Appeals, 475 SCRA 276 (2005)
4.    University of the Philippines v. Civil Service Commission, 356 SCRA 57 (2000)
 
Appeal by “party adversely affected by the decision”
5.    National Appellate Board of NAPOLCOM v. Mamuag 466 SCRA 624 (2005) -
 
Cessation from Office of Respondent
6.    Baquerfo v. Sanchez, 455 SCRA 13 (2005)
 
Preventive Suspension
7.    Quimbo v. Gervacio, 466 SCRA 277 (2005)
 
Removal and Suspension Distinguished
8.    De la Paz v. Adiong, 465 SCRA 34 (2005) - CASE DIGEST
 
Penalties for Grave Offenses
9.    Office of Court Administrator v. Yan, 457 SCRA 389 (2005)
10. Wooden v. Civil Service Commission, 471 SCRA 512 (2005) - CASE DIGEST
11. Advincula v. Dicen, 458 SCRA 696 (2005)
12. Concerned Employee v. Generoso, 467 SCRA 614 (2005)
13. Bergonia v. Gatcheco, Jr., 469 SCRA 479 (2005)
14. Office of Court Administrator v. Duque, 450 SCRA 527 (2005)
15. Cabilatan v Department of Agrarian Reform, 479 SCRA 452 (2005) - CASE DIGEST
16. Moreno v. Araneta, 457 SCRA 329 (2005)
17. Re Conviction of I.B. Fortus, 461 SCRA 231 (2005)
 
Penalties for Less Grave Offenses
18. Philippine Retirement Authority v. Rupa, 153 SCAD 466, 363 SCRA 480 (2001)
19. Racasa v. Callada-Calizo, 167 SCAD 534, A.M. No. P-02-1574, April 17, 2002.
20. Maximo v. Fabugais, 450 SCRA 78 (2005) - CASE DIGEST
21. Nery v. Gamolo, 397 SCRA 110 (2005)
22. Re Report of M.D. Ifliong, Officer-in-Charge Baguio City, 459 SCRA 289 (2005)
23. Sangil Vda. de Dizon v. Tensuin, 466 SCRA 68 (2005)
 
Penalties for Light Offenses
24. Office of Court Administrator v. Perlez, 349 SCRA 417 (2001)
25. Paras v. Lofranco, 146 SCAD 272, 355 SCRA 49 (2002)
26. Uy v. Magallanes, Jr., A.M. No. P-00-1421, April 2002.
27. De Guzman v. Burce, A.M. No. 01-1460, February 28, 2002.
28. Perez v. Hilario, A.M. No. P-001603, July 23, 2002.
29. Railways, Inc. v. Grantoza, 431 SCRA 25 (2004) - CASE DIGEST
30. Naawan v. Community Rural Bank v. Martinez, A.M. No. P-02-1587, June 5, 2002.
 
31. Villaseñor v. De Leon, 399 SCRA 342 (2003)
32. Grio Lending Services v. Semonia, 417 SCRA 361 (2003)
33. In re complaint for failure to pay Just Debts Against E.T. Andres, 452 SCRA 654, (2005)
34. Marata v. Fernandez, 466 SCRA 45 (2005)
35. Orasa v. Seva, 472 SCRA 75 (2005) - CASE DIGEST
36. People v. Enfermo, 476 SCRA 515 (2005)
 
Removal of Administrative Penalties or Disabilities
 
The Sandigangayan
37. Soller v. Sandiganbayan, 148 SCAD 453, 357 SCRA 677 (2001)
38. Lacson v. Executive Secretary, 102 SCAD 247, 301 SCRA 298 (1999) - CASE DIGEST
 
The Ombudsman
39. Esquivel v. Ombudsman, 389 SCRA 143 (2002)
40. Lopez v. Court of Appeals, 389 SCRA 570 (2002) - CASE DIGEST
 
Termination Through Reorganization
41. Buklod ng Kawaning EIIB v. Zamora, 151 SCAD 189, 360 SCRA 718 (2001)
42. Canonizado v. Aguirre, 119 SCAD 161, 323 SCRA 312 (2000) - CASE DIGEST
 
Recall of Local Elective Officials
43. Angobung v. Commission on Elections, 80 SCAD 218, 269 SCRA 245 (1997)
44. Afiado v. Commission on Elections, 134 SCAD 92, 340 SCRA 600 (2000)
45. Claudio v. Commission on Elections, 126 SCAD 61, 331 SCRA 388 (2000)
Week 12
ELECTION LAW
 
I. General Election Principles
 
Scope of Suffrage
1.    Carlos v. Angeles, 138 SCAD 1031, 346 SCRA 571 (2000) - CASE DIGEST
 
Object of Suffrage and Election Laws
2.    Rulloda v. Commission on Elections, 395 SCRA 535 ( 2003) - CASE DIGEST
 
II. Commission on Elections
 
Enforce Laws Relative to Conduct of Elections, etc.
3.    Maruhom v. Commission on Elections, 126 SCAD 138, 331 SCRA 473 (2000)
 
Decide Election Contests
4.    Banaga, Jr., v. Commission on Elections, 130 SCAD 678, 336 SCRA 701 (2000)
5.    Carlos v. Angeles, 138 SCAD 1031, 346 SCRA 571 (2000)
6.    Aggbao v. Commission on Elections, 449 SCRA 400 (2005)

Election Law
 
II. Commission on Elections
 
Decide Election Contests
1.    Poe v. Macapagal-Arroyo, 454 SCRA 142 (2005) - CASE DIGEST
2.    Legarda v. De Castro, 454 SCRA 242 (2005)
3.    Barbers v. Commission on Elections, 460 SCRA 509 (2005)
 
Decide All Questions Affecting Elections
4.    Sahali v. Commission on Elections, 120 SCAD 247, 324 SCRA 510 (2000)
 
Finality of Decisions
5.    Villota v. Commission on Elections, 152 SCAD 721, 362 SCRA 676 (2001)
 
Hearing of Election Cases
6.    Municipal Board of Canvassers v. Commission on Elections, 414 SCRA 273 (2003)
7.    Badderi v. Commission on Elections, 459 SCRA 808 (2005) - CASE DIGEST
8.    Dagloc v. Commission on Elections, 417 SCRA 574 (2003)
9.    Coquilla v. Commission on Elections, 171 SCAD 738, G.R. No. 151914, July 31, 2002
 
Rendition of Decision and Judicial Review
10.  Salva v. Makalintal, 134 SCAD 11, 340 SCRA 506 (2000)
11.  Angelia v. Commission on Elections, 127 SCAD 168, 332 SCRA 757 (2000)
12.  Guerrero v. Commission on Elections, 130 SCAD 437, 336 SCRA 458 (2000)
13.  Alvarez v. Commission on Elections, 144 SCAD 796, 353 SCRA 434 (2001) - CASE DIGEST
 
Rules of Procedure
14.  Badderi v. Commission on Elections, 459 SCRA 808 (2005)
15.  Balajonda v. Commission on Elections, 452 SCRA 643 (2005) - CASE DIGEST
 
Votes Required Before Rendition of Decision
16.  Ambil, Jr. v. Commission on Elections, 137 SCAD 231, 344 SCRA 358 (2000)
17.  Belac v. Commission on Elections, 147 SCAD 368, 356 SCRA 394 (2001)
 
III. Requirements Before Election
 
A. Registration
Necessity of Registration
18.  Akbayan Youth v. Commission on Elections, 146 SCAD 529, 355 SCRA 318 (2001) - CASE
DIGEST
 
Qualifications of a Voter
19.  Gayo v. Verceles, 452 SCRA 504, (2005) - CASE DIGEST
 
B. Precincts and Polling Places
Election Precincts
20.  Sarangani v. Commission on Elections, 128 SCAD 488, 334 SCRA 379 (2000)
 
C. Certificates of Candidacy
Meaning of Certificate of Candidacy
21.  Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino v. COEs, 423 SCRA 665 (2004)
 
Filing of Certificate of Candidacy
22.  Cipriano v. Commission on Elections, 436 SCRA 45 (2004) - CASE DIGEST
 
Importance of a Valid Certificate of Candidacy
23.  Miranda v. Abaya, 110 SCAD 209, 311 SCRA 617 (1999)
 
Withdrawal of Certificate of Candidacy
24.  Go v. Commission on Elections, 148 SCAD 512, 357 SCRA 739 (2001)
 
Automatic Registration
25.  Fariñas v. Executive Secretary, 417 SCRA 503 (2003) - CASE DIGEST
 
Candidates in Case of Death, Disqualification, or Withdrawal of Another
26.  Rulloda v. Commission on Elections, 395 SCRA 535 (2003)
 
Petition to Deny Due Course to or Cancel a Certificate of Candidacy
27.  Pamatong v. Commission on Elections, 427 SCRA 96 (2004) - CASE DIGEST
 
Material and False Representation in the Certificate
28.  Coquilla v. Commission on Elections, 171 SCAD 738, G.R. No. 151914, July 31, 2002
29.  Dumpit-Michelena v. Boado, 475 SCRA 290 (2005) - CASE DIGEST
 
Remedy Where Candidate Has Been Proclaimed
30.  Saya-Ang v. Commission on Elections, 416 SCRA 650 (2003)
 
Disqualifications
31.  Codilla, Sr. v. De Venecia, 179 SCAD 58, 393 SCRA 639 (2002).
32.  Ocampo v. House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal, 432 SCRA 144 (2004).
 
Effect of Disqualification Case
33.  Bautista v. Commission on Elections, 414 SCRA 299 (2003)
 
IV. Election Campaign and Expenditure
 
A.  Campaign and Election Propaganda
 
Equal Access to Media Time and Space
34.  Chaves v. Commission on Elections, 437 SCRA 415 (2004). - CASE DIGEST
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IV. Election Campaign and Expenditure
B.  Electoral Contributions and Expenditures
Statement of Contributions and Expenditures
1.    Pilar v. Commission on Elections, 62 SCAD 469, 245 SCRA 750 (1995) - CASE DIGEST
C.  Political Parties
Meaning of Political Party under the Omnibus Election Code
2.    Lagasca v. De Vera, 79 Phil. 376 (1947)
Disputes as to Party Nominations
3.    Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino v. Commission on Elections, 423 SCRA 665 (2004) -
CASE DIGEST
The Party-List System
4.    Ang Bagong Bayani – OFW Labor Party, et. al., v. Commission on Elections, 150 SCAD 265,
359 SCRA 698 (2001), - CASE DIGEST
V.  The Election
A. Preliminary Considerations
5.    Javellana v. Executive Secretary, 50 SCRA 103 (1973)
6.    Taule v. Santos, 200 SCRA 512 (1991)
Kinds of Elections
7.    Lucero v. Commission on Elections, 53 SCAD 388, 234 SCRA 280 (1994)
Purpose of Election
8.    Grand Alliance for Democracy (GAD) v. Commission on Elections, 150 SCRA 665 (1987) -
CASE DIGEST
Construction of Election Laws
9.    Alcala v. Commission on Elections, 133 SCRA 352 (1984)
10.  Bince v. Commission on Elections, 59 SCAD 549, 242 SCRA 273 (1995)
Notice of the Election
11.  Basher v. Commission on Elections, 125 SCAD 461, 330 SCRA 736 (2000) - CASE DIGEST
 Failure of Election
12.  Pansandalan v. Commission on Elections, 171 SCAD 103, G.R. No. 150312, July 18, 2002.
13.  Macabago v. Commission on Elections, 392 SCRA 178 (2002)
14.  Banaga, Jr. v. Commission on Election, 130 SCAD 678, 336 SCRA 701 (2000)
15.  Tan v. Commission on Elections, 417 SCRA 532 (2003) - CASE DIGEST
16.  Soliva v. Commission on Elections, 357 SCRA 336 (2002)
17.  Carlos v Angeles, 138 SCAD 1031, 346 SCRA 571 (2000)
18.  Cawasa v. Commission on Elections, 170 SCAD 151, G.R. No. 150469, July 3, 2002.
19.  Benito v. Commission on Elections, 141 SCAD 670, 349 SCRA 704 (2001)
20.  Bao v. Commission on Elections, 418 SCRA 469 (2003) - CASE DIGEST
21.  Batabor v. Commission on Elections, 434 SCRA 630 (2004) - CASE DIGEST
 
B.  Casting of Votes
Ballot Implies Secrecy
22.  ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation v. Commission on Elections, 119 SCAD 597, 323 SCRA
811 (2000) - CASE DIGEST
Voting
23.  Bautista v. Castro, 206 SCRA 305 (1992)
24.  Punzalan v. Commission on Elections, 94 SCAD 144, 289 SCRA 702 (1998)
C.  Counting of Votes
Composition and Appointment of Board of Election Inspectors (BEI)
25.  Sumulong v. Commission on Elections, 70 Phil. 703 (1940)
26.  Cawasa v. Commission on Elections, 170 SCAD 151, G.R. No. 150469, July 3, 2002 - CASE
DIGEST
 Determination of Marked Ballots
27.  Bocobo v. Commission on Elections, 191 SCRA 576 (1990)
28.  Punzalan v. Commission on Elections, 94 SCAD 144, 289 SCRA 702 (1998)
 Instances of Marked Ballots
29.  Ong v. Commission on Elections, 140 SCAD 91, 347 SCRA 681 (2000) - CASE DIGEST
30.  Gadon v. Gadon, 9 Phil. 652 (1908)
Instances Where Ballots Not Considered Marked
31.  Ong v. Commission on Elections, 140 SCAD 91, 347 SCRA 681 (2000)
 Manner of Counting Votes
32.  Maruhom v. Commission on Elections, 126 SCAD 138, 331 SCRA 473 (2000)
33.  Ang Bagong Bayani – OFW Labor Party v. Commission on Elections, 404 SCRA 719 (2003)
- CASE DIGEST 
Number of Copies of Election Returns and Their Distribution
34.  Salic v. Commission on Elections, 425 SCRA 735 (2004) - CASE DIGEST
Rules for Appreciation of Ballots
35.  Maruhom v. Commission on Elections, 126 SCAD 138, 331 SCRA 473 (2000)
36.  Torres v. House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal, 143 SCAD 107, 351 SCRA 659 (2001)
- CASE DIGEST
Week 14
V.  The Election
 D. Canvass and Proclamation
 Nature of Duties of Board of Canvassers
1.    Abella v. Larrazabal, 180 SCRA 509 (1989)
Findings of Board of Canvassers Not Conclusive
2.    Santos v. Commission on Elections, 399 SCRA 611 (2003) - CASE DIGEST
 VI.  Contested Elections
 Meaning of Pre-Proclamation Controversy
3.    Macabago v. Commission on Elections, 392 SCRA 178 (2002)  - CASE DIGEST
 Exclusive Jurisdiction of Commission on Elections
4.    Sandoval v. Commission on Elections, 119 SCAD 245, 323 SCRA 403 (2000)
 Summary Hearing of Pre-Proclamation Controversies
5.    Bautista v. Commission on Elections, 416 SCRA 299 (2003)
 Issues That May be Raised in a Pre-Proclamation Controversy
6.    Dagloc v. Commission on Elections, 417 SCRA 574 (2003)
 Where Election Return on Their Face are Regular and Authentic
7.    Sarangani v. Commission on Elections, 415 SCRA 614 (2003)
8.    Bandola v. Commission on Elections, 424 SCRA 267 (2004)
9.    Lucman v. Commission on Elections, 462 SCRA 299 (2005) - CASE DIGEST
10.  Codilla, Sr. v. De Venecia, 179 SCAD 58, G.R. No. 150605, December 10, 2002.
 Scope of Pre-Proclamation Controversy
11.  Sebastian v. Commission on Elections, 122 SCAD 565, 827 SCRA 406 (2000)
12.  Sanchez v. Commission on Elections, 153 SCRA 67 (1987)
13.  Matalam v. Commission on Elections, 82 SCAD 157, 271 SCRA 733 (1997)
14.  Bandala v. Commission on Elections, 424 SCRA 267 (2004) - CASE DIGEST
15.  Velayo v. Commission on Elections, 122 SCAD 821, 327 SCRA 713 (2000)
 Suspension of Proclamation and Filing of Election Protest
16.  Tan v. Commission on Elections, 417 SCRA 552 (2003) - CASE DIGEST
 Distinction Between an Action for Declaration of Failure of Election and a Pre-Proclamation
Controversy
17.  Alauya v. Commission on Elections, 395 SCRA 742 (2003) - CASE DIGEST
 Remedy After Winning Candidate Has Been Proclaimed
18.  Gustilo v. Real, Sr., 144 SCAD 370, 353 SCRA 1 (2001)
19.  Ramirez v. Commission on Elections, 81 SCAD 234, 270 SCRA 590 (1997)
 Procedure in Disposition of Contested Election Returns
20.  Cordero v. Commission on Elections, 108 SCAD 822, 310 SCRA 118 (1999)
21.  Patoray v. Commission on Elections, 83 SCAD 913, 274 SCRA 470 (1997)
 Ruling by Board of Canvassers on Objections
22.  Abella v. Larrazabal, 180 SCRA 509 (1989)
 Pre-Proclamation Cases
23.  Sandoval v. Commission on Elections, 211 SCRA 315 (1992) - CASE DIGEST
 Effect of Filing an Election Protest or a Petition for Quo Warranto
24.  Maruham v. Commission on Elections, 126 SCAD 138, 331 SCRA 473 (2000)
25.  Angelia v. Commission on Elections, 127 SCAD 168, 332 SCRA 757 (2000)
26.  Dumayas, Jr. v. Commission on Elections, 148 SCAD 144, 357 SCRA 358 (2001)
 Institution of Election Contest
27.  Tecson v. Commission on Elections, 424 SCRA 277 (2004) - CASE DIGEST
28.  Lorenzo v. Commission on Elections, 418 SCRA 448 (2003)
 Election Contest Imbued with Public Interest
29.  Poe v. Macapagal-Arroyo, 454 SCRA 142 (2005) - CASE DIGEST
30.  Idulza v. Commission on Elections, 427 SCRA 701 (2004) - CASE DIGEST
31.  Frivaldo v. Commission on Elections, 257 SCRA 727 (2000)
32.  Maruham v. Commission on Elections, 126 SCAD 138, 331 SCRA 473 (2000)
33.  Carlos v. Angeles, 138 SCAD 1031, 346 SCRA 571 (2000)
34.  Fermo v. Commission on Elections, 122 SCAD 929, 328 SCRA 52 (2000)
35.  Barroso v. Ampig, Jr., 123 SCAD 437, 328 SCRA 530 (2000)
36.  Torayno, Sr. v. Commission on Elections, 131 SCAD 552, 337 SCRA 574 (2000)
 Effects of Demurrer to Evidence of Protestant
37.  Gementizo v. Commission on Elections, 145 SCAD 251, 353 SCRA 724 (2001)
 Jurisdiction Over Election Contests
38.  Melendrez, Jr. v. Commission on Elections, 319 SCRA 262 (1999)
 Execution Pending Appeal in Election Protest Cases
39.  Navarosa v. Commission on Elections, 411 SCRA 369 (2003) - CASE DIGEST
 Irregularities Affecting Election
40.  Salic v. Commission on Elections, 425 SCRA 735 (2004) - CASE DIGEST
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VII.  Election Offenses
 Jurisdiction to Investigate and Prosecute Election Offenses
1.     De Jesus v. People, 120 SCRA 760 (2003) - CASE DIGEST
 Criminal and Electoral Aspects of an Election Offense
2.     Sunga v. Commission on Elections, 92 SCAD 809, 299 SCRA 76 (1998)
3.     Domingo, Jr. v. Commission on Elections, 111 SCAD 472, 314 SCRA 311 (1999) - CASE
DIGEST
Grant of Transactional Immunity
4.     Commission on Elections v. Español, 417 SCRA 554 (2003) - CASE DIGEST
Threats, Intimidation, Terrorism, Use of Fraudulent Device or Other Forms of Coercion
5.     Salvacion v. Commission on Elections, 170 SCRA 513 (1989)
 Transfer of Officers and Employees in the Civil Service
6.     People v. Reyes, 63 SCAD 629, 247 SCRA 328 (1995)
7.     Regalado, Jr. v. Commission on Elections, 121 SCAD 47, 325 SCRA 516 (2000) - CASE
DIGEST
 Carrying of Deadly Weapons Within Prohibited Area
8.     Mappala v. Nuñez, 58 SCAD 489, 240 SCRA 600 (1995)
Penalties
9.     Pimentel, Jr. v. Commission on Elections, 94 SCAD 37, 289 SCRA 586 (1998) - CASE
DIGEST
Conviction and Pardon as Affecting Eligibility
10.   Lacuna v. Abes, 24 SCRA 780 (1968)
Investigation and Prosecution
11.   Peña v. Martizano, 403 SCRA 281 (2003) - CASE DIGEST
12.   Magarejo v. Escoses, 365 SCRA 190 (2001) - CASE DIGEST
13.   Commission on Elections v. Español, 417 SCRA 554 (2003) - CASE DIGEST
14.   Kilosbayan, Inc. v. Commission on Elections, 88 SCAD 370, 280 SCRA 892 (1997)
Prescription
15.   Bayan v. Commission on Elections, 396 SCRA 703 (2003) - CASE DIGEST
16.   Arambulo v. Laqui, Jr., 342 SCRA 740 (2000) - CASE DIGEST
Jurisdiction of Courts
17.   Juan v. People, 118 SCAD 107, 322 SCRA 125 (2000) - CASE DIGEST
18.   Commission on Elections v. Noynay, 95 SCAD 818, 292 SCRA 254 (1998)
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Public Office is not a Property Right
Segovia v. Noel, 47 Phil. 543 (1925).
 Elements of Public Office
Javier v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 147026-27, (2009).
 Steps for Appointments that Do Not Require Confirmation
Corpuz v. CA, G.R. 123989, (1998).
 Re: Seniority among the four most recent appointments to the position of Associate Justices of
the Court of Appeals, A.M. 10-4-22-SC, (2010).
 Kinds of appointment under the Civil Service Law
Province of Camarines Sur v. CA, G.R. No. 104639, (1995).
 Constitutional Limitations on the Power to Appoint
De Castro v. JBC, G.R. No. 191002, (2010). - CASE DIGEST
 Nepotism; Exceptions to Nepotism
Galeos v. People, G.R. 174730,-37, (2011). - CASE DIGEST
Laurel v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 71562, (1991).
 Eligibility and Qualification Requirements to Public Office
 Formal Qualifications
Amora v. COMELEC, G.R. No.19228, (2011). - CASE DIGEST
Momongan v. Sumayo, A.M. No. P-10-2767, (2011). 
Disabilities and Inhibitions of Public Officers
General Rule:  Appointive and elective officials cannot hold multiple employment or office
during their tenure.   (Sec. 7, Art. IX-B, 1987 Constitution.)
Exception:  Appointive officials may hold other office when allowed by law or by the primary
functions of their positions.  (Sec. 7, Art. IX-B, 1987 Constitution.)
Exception to holding multiple offices
Funa v. Agra, G.R. No. 191644, (2013). - CASE DIGEST
Rights of Public Officers
Prohibition on Double Compensation
Veloso v. COA, G.R. No. 193677, (2011).
Reyes v. CA, G.R. No. 167002, (2011).
Ocampo v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 188716, (2013) - CASE DIGEST
Demotion
Bautista v. CSC, G.R. 185215, (2010).
Villanueva v. Rosqueta, G.R. No. 180764, (2010)
Liabilities of Public Officers
General Rule:  A public officers is not liable for injuries sustained by another due to official acts
done within the scope of his authority.
Exceptions:
Regidor, Jr. v. People, G.R. 166086-92, (2009).
Office of the President v. Cataquiz, G.R. No. 183445, (2011).
GSIS v. Mayordomo, G.R. No. 191218, (2011).
Carpio-Morales v. CA and Binay, G.R. No. 217126-27, (2015). - CASE DIGEST
Negligence v. Dishonesty
Negligence
Presidential Anti-Graft Commission and Office of the President v. Pleyto, G.R. No. 176058,
(2011).
Dishonesty
Ombudsman v. Nieto, G.R. No. 185685, (2011). - CASE DIGEST
Good Faith
Dumduma v. CSC, G.R. No. 182606, (2011).
Peralta v. Desierto, G.R. No. 153152, (2005).
Orbase v. Ombudsman, G.R. No. 175115, (2009).
Misconduct
Gabon v. Merka, A.M. P-11-3000, (2011).
Grave Misconduct
NPC v. CSC, G.R. No. 152093, (2012). - CASE DIGEST
Simple Neglect of Duty
Land Bank of the Philippines v. San Juan, Jr., G.R. No. 192890, (2013). - CASE DIGEST
 When Demolition is Proper
Phil. Army 5th Infantry Division v. Spouses Pamittan, et. al., G.R. No. 187326, (2011).
 When Demolition is Not Proper and Constitute Liability
Asilo v. People of the Philippines, G.R. No. 159017-18, (2011).
 Ultra Vires Acts
Acebedo Optical Company, v. CA, G.R. No. 100152, (2000).
Preventive Suspension
Villasenor v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 180700, (2008).
Ombudsman v. Francisco, G.R. No. 172553, (2011). - CASE DIGEST
Ombudsman v. Valeroso, G.R. No. 167828, (2007).
Carabeo v. CA, G.R. No. 178000 / 178003, (2009).
Back Salaries During Preventive Suspension
Reyes v. Hernandez (1941).
Two (2) Conditions before an employee may be entitled to Back Salaries in Preventive
Suspension Cases
CSC v. Cruz, G.R. No. 187858, (2011). - CASE DIGEST
Preventive Suspension Pending Investigation v. Preventive Suspension Pending Appeal
Preventive Suspension Pending Investigation
CSC v.  Alfonso, G.R. No. 179452, (2009).
 
Preventive Suspension Pending Appeal
Gloria v. CA, G.R. No. 131012, (1999).
Illegal Dismissal, Reinstatement, and Back Salaries 
Illegal Dismissal
Tanjay Water District v. Quinit, Jr., G.R. No. 160502, (2007).
Galang v. Land Bank, G.R. No. 175276, (2011). - CASE DIGEST
Bangalisan v. CA, G.R. No. 124678, (1997).
Reinstatement
Galang v. Land bank, G.R. nNo. 175276, (2011).
Back Salaries
P/Chief Superintendent Calinisan, v. SPO2 Roaquin, G.R. No. 159588, (2010)
Galang v. Land Bank, G.R. No. 175276, (2011).
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Residency Requirement
To successfully effect a transfer of domicile
1.    Asistio v. Canlas, G.R. No. 191124, (2010). - CASE DIGEST
Overseas Absentee voting Act (R.A. No. 9189)
2.    Lewis v. COMELEC, G.R. 162759, (2006).
Registration of Voters
No Bio – No Boto
Biometrics
Mandatory Biometrics Voter Registration
3.    Kabataan Partylist v. COMELEC, G.R. 221318, (2015). - CASE DIGEST
4.    Timbol v.  COMELEC, G.R. 206004, (2015). - CASE DIGEST
Jurisdiction of COMELEC over Political Parties
5.    Alliance for Barangay Concerns Party List V. COMELEC, G.R. No. 193256, (2011).
6.    Atienza v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 188920, (2010).
7.    Alcantara v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 203646, (2013). - CASE DIGEST
Party-List
8.    BANAT v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 179271, (2009).
9.    Philippine Guardians v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 190529, (2010).
10. Aksyon Magsasaka-Partido Tinig ng Masa (AKMA-PTM) v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 207134,
(2015). - CASE DIGEST
Qualified Organizations
11. Atong Paglaum v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 203766, (2013).
Disqualification of Party-List
12. Liberal Party v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 191771, (2010).
13. Amores v. HRET, G.R. No. 189600, (2010).
14. Ang Ladlad LGBT Party V. COMELEC, G.R. No. 190582, (2010).
15. Dayao v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 193643, (2013). - CASE DIGEST
16. COCOFED – Philippine Coconut Producers Federation, Inc. v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 207026,
(2013).
Candidacy
Qualifications of Candidates
Effect on Incumbents of Filing of Certificate of Candidacy (CoC)
17. Quinto v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 189698, (2010).
Substitution of Candidates
Grounds for Substitution
18. Fermin v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 179695, (2008).
19. Miranda v. Abaya, G.R. No. 136351, (1999)
20. Tagolino v. HRET, G.R. No. 202202, (2013). - CASE DIGEST
General Rule:  No substitution is allowed for an independent candidate.  Only candidates who
are members of and are nominated by a party can be substituted.
Exception:  A candidate for a barangay elective office, notwithstanding the policy that barangay
elections are non-partisan, can be substituted by his / her spouse.
21. Rulloda v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 154198, (2003).
Ministerial Duty of COMELEC to Receive Certificate of Candidacy (CoC)
22. Cerafica v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 205136, (2014). - CASE DIGEST
Nuisance Candidate
23. Timbol v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 206004, (2015). - CASE DIGEST
Petition to Deny or Cancel Certificate Of Candidacy (CoC)
24. Mitra v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 191938, (2010).
25. Villafuerte v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 206698, (2014). - CASE DIGEST
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Petition to Deny or Cancel Certificate Of Candidacy (CoC)
1.    Mitra v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 191938, (2010).
2.    Villafuerte v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 206698, (2014).
3.    Caballero v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 209835, (2015).
4.    Poe – Llamanzares v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 221697, (2016). - CASE DIGEST
5.    Ty – Delgado v. HRET, G.R. No. 219603, (2016). - CASE DIGEST
6.    H. Soria Pasagi Diambrang v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 201809, (2016).
7.    Juliet B. Dano v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 210200, (2016).
Effects of Disqualification
8.    * Tagolino v. HRET, G.R. No. 202202, (2013).
9.    Maquiling v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 195649, (2013).
10. Velasco v. Belmonte, G.R. No. 211140, (2016). - CASE DIGEST
11. Ejercito v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 212398, (2014). - CASE DIGEST
Effect of Re-Election on Administrative Liability
12. Carpio-Morales v. Binay, G.R. No. 217126-27, (2015). - CASE DIGEST
Exception to  Non-Proclamation of Candidate with 2nd Highest Number of Votes
13. Grego v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 125955, (1997).
Withdrawal of Candidates
14. Go v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 147741, (2001).
Campaign
15. Aquino v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 211789 – 90, (2015). - CASE DIGEST
16. Pangkat Laguna v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 148075, (2002).
Pre-Mature Campaigning
17. Penera v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 181613, (2009).
Free Space and Airtime
18. Diocese of Bacolod v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 205728, (2015). - CASE DIGEST
Election Surveys
19. Social Weather Stations, Inc. et. al. v. COMELEC, G.R. 208062, (2015) - CASE DIGEST
Paid Advertisements
COMELEC Resolution Number 9615
20. GMA Network, Inc. v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 205357, (2014). - CASE DIGEST
Invalid Forms of Campaigning
21. 1-United Transport Koalisyon (1-Utak) v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 206020, (2015). - CASE
DIGEST
Limitations on Expenses
22. * Ejercito v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 212398, (2014).
Features of Canvassing
23. Roque v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 188456, (2009).
24. * Aksyon Magsasaka – Partido Tinig ng Masa (AKMA-PTM) v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 207134,
(2015).
25. Garcia v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 216691, (2015). - CASE DIGEST
Remedies and Jurisdiction in Election Law
 Petition to Deny Due Course to or Cancel a Certificate of Candidacy
26. Panlaqui v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 188671, (2010).
Petition for Disqualification
Criminal Aspect
Grounds for Disqualification
27. Arnado v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 210164, (2015). - CASE DIGEST
28. Agustin v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 207105, (2015). - CASE DIGEST
29. * Tagolino v. HRET, G.R. No. 202202, (2013).
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