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CLU vs. ES
CLU vs. ES
Ponente: FERNAN, C.J.
Facts:
The petitioners are challenging EO 284’s constitutionality because it adds exceptions to Section
13 of Article VII other than those provided in the Constitution. According to the petitioners, the only
exceptions against holding any other office or employment in government are those provided in the
Constitution namely: 1. The Vice President may be appointed as a Member of the Cabinet under Section
3 (2) of Article VII. 2. The Secretary of Justice is an ex – officio member of the Judicial and Bar Council
by virtue of Section 8 of Article VII. \
Issue:
Ruling: