Constitutional Law 1-SY 2021-22

Atty. Daniel Besina Jr. RN,MN

Political Law; Defined

1. People v. Perfecto 43 Phil. 887

2. Macariola v. Asuncion, 114 SCRA 77

THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

Nature of the Constitution
      Definition
      Classification
      Qualities and essential parts of a good written Constitution

Ratification / Political vs. Justiciable Question

3. Javellana v. Executive Secretary

Constitutional Construction
4. Civil Liberties Union v. Executive Secretary 194 SCRA 317
5. Javellana v. Executive Secretary 50 SCRA 50
6. Perfecto v. Meer, 85 Phil. 552
7. Endencia v. David, 93 Phil. 696
8. Nitafan v. Commisioner of Internal Revenue, 152 SCRA 284
9. Francisco v. House of Representative, GR No. 160261
10. IBP v. Zamora, GR No. 141254, August 1`5, 2000

Self-executing provisions
11.   Manila Prince Hotel v. GSIS, GR 122156, Feb. 3, 1997
12. Pamatong v. COMELEC, GR No. 161872, April 13, 2004

Constitutional History
Pre-1935 Constitution
Schurman Commission; Taft Commission; Spooner Amendment; Philippine Bill of 1902
Jones Law of 1916; Tydings-McDuffie Act of 1934
1935 Constitution
Declaration of Martial Law
13.   Aquino v. Enrile, 59 SCRA 183
1973 Constitution
14.  Javellana v. Executive Secretary, 50 SCRA 33
15. Imbong v. Ferrer, GR No. L-32432, September 11, 1970
1986 Snap Presidential Election
16.  Philippine Bar Association. v. Comelec, 140 SCRA 455 (read the full text in SCRA)
People Power Revolt
Proclamation No. 1, Feb. 25, 1986
Proc. No. 3, Mar. 25, 1986
17. Lawyers League v. Aquino, GR 73748, May 22, 1986
18.  Bermudez, 145 SCRA 160
Freedom Constitution

1987 Constitution
19.  In re: Letter of Reynato Puno, June 29, 1992, 210 SCRA
Effectivity of the 1987 Constitution
20.  De Leon v. Esguerra, 153 SCRA 602

Amendment and Revision (Article XVII)

Amendment vs. Revision

      Procedure
            1. Proposal
                  a. By Congress
                  b. By a Constitutional Convention
                        Theories on Position of Constitutional Convention
                  c. By the People thru Initiative
                        RA 6735
21. Lambino v. Comelec GR No. 174153, October 25, 2006
22. Tolentino v. Comelec, 41 SCRA 702
23. Sanidad v. Comelec 78 SCRA 333
24. Javellana v. Executive Secretary 50 SCRA 50 (read in the SCRA)
25. Defensor-Santiago v. Comelec, GR 127325, March 19, 1997
26. Imbong v. Ferrer (supra)
27. Gonzales v. COMELEC, GR No. L-28196, November 9, 1967

Power of Judicial Review

28. Enrile v. Senate Electoral Tribunal and Pimentel G.R. No. 132986             May 19, 2004
29. People v. Vera
30. David v. Macapagal Arroyo
31. Tatad v. Garcia, 243 SCRA 436
32. Ynot v. IAC
33. Araullo v. Aquino
34. Defensor-Santiago v. Guingona, GR 134577, Nov. 18, 1998 
35. Francisco v. House of Representatives, GR 160261, Nov. 10, 2003
36. Angara v. Electoral Commission, 63 Phil 139
37. Bondoc v. Pineda, GR No. 97710
38. Garcia v. Drilon, GR No. 179267, June 25, 2013
Political vs. Justiciable Question
39. Sanidad v. Comelec, 73 SCRA 333 supra
40.  Estrada v. Arroyo, G.R. No. 146738, March 2, 2001
41.  Brillantes v. COMELEC, GR 163193, June 15, 2004
42. Tanada v. Cuenc0, 100 Phil 1101
43. Defensor-Santiago v. Guingona (supra)
44. Vinuya v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 162230, April 28, 2010
45. Belgica v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 208566, November 19, 2013
46. Corona v. Senate, GR No. 200242, July 17, 2012
Presumption of Constitutionality
47. Lim v. Pacquing, GR 115044, Jan. 27, 1995
Requisites of Judicial Review

Actual Case or Controversy

48. Board of Optometry v. Colet, GR 122241, July 30, 1996

49. Mariano v. Comelec, 242 SCRA 211
50. Fernandez v. Torres, 215 SCRA 489
51. La Bugal-B’laan Tribal Assn. v. DENR Secretary, GR 127882, Jan. 27, 2004
52. Guingona v. CA, GR No. 125532, July 10, 1998
53. John Hay People’s Alternative Coalition v. Lim, GR No. 119775
54. Imbong v. Ochoa, GR No. 204819, April 8, 2014

Ripeness/Mootness

55. David v. Macapagal-Arroyo (PP1017), GR 171396, May 3, 2006

56. La Bugal-B’laan Tribal Assn. v. DENR Secretary, GR 127882, Dec. 1, 2004
57. Province of Batangas v. Romulo, GR No. 152774, May 27, 2004
58. Quino v. COMELEC GR No. 197466, November 13, 2012
59. Pormento v. Estrada GR No. 191988, August 31, 2010
 60. Lacson v. Perez, GR No. 147788, May 10, 2001
61. Republic v. Manalo, GR No. 192302, June 4, 2014
62. David v. Macapagal-Arroyo, GR No. 171396, May 3, 2006
63. Sanlakas v. Executive Secretary
64. Salonga v. Pano GR No. L-59524, Feb. 18, 1985
65. Acop v. Guingona GR No. 134855, July 2, 2002
66. Funa v. Chairman CSC, GR No. 191672, Nov.25, 2014
67. Araullo v. Aquino III, GR No. 209287, July 1, 2014 (supra)
68. Belgica v. Ochoa (supra)
Proper Party

69.Tatad v. Garcia, 243 SCRA 436 (supra)

70.      Kilosbayan v. Guingona, 232 SCRA 110
71.      Kilosbayan v. Morato, 246 SCRA 540
72.      Kilosbayan v. Morato (Recon.), GR 118910, Nov. 16, 1995
73.      Philconsa v. Enriquez, 235 SCRA 506
74.      Bagatsing v. Committee on Privatization, GR 112399, July 14, 1995
75.      IBP v. Zamora, G.R. No. 141284, August 15, 2000
76.      People v. Vera, 65 Phil. 56 
77.      Bayan v. Zamora, G.R. No. 138570, October 10, 2000
78.      Gonzales v. Narvasa, G.R. No. 140835, August 14, 2000
79. Advocates for Truth in Lending, Inc., v. BS Monetary Board, GR No. 192986, Jan. 15, 2013
80. Oposa v. Factoran, GR No. 101083, July 30, 1993
81. Arigo v. Swift, GR No. 206510, September 16, 2014
82. Akbayan v. Aquino, GR No. 170516, July 16, 2008
83. Paguia v. Office of the President, GR No. 176276, June 25, 2010
84. Automotive Industry Workers Alliance v. Romulo, GR No. 157509, January 18, 2005
85. Telecommunications and Broadcast Attorneys of the Philippines v. COMELEC, GR No. 132922,
April 21, 1998
86. Chavez v. PEA and Amari, GR No. 133250, July 2002
Question must be raised at the earliest possible opportunity
87. Matibag v. Benipayo, GR No. 149036, April 2, 2002
88. Estarija v. Ranada, GR No. 159314, June 26, 2006
89. Umali v. Guingona, GR No. 131124, June 26, 2006

Constitutional question must the very "lis mota" of the case

90. Kalipunan ng Damay ang Mahihirap v. Robredo, GR No. 200903, July 22, 2014
91. Planters Products v. Fertiphil Corporation, GR No. 166006, March 14, 2008
92. Ty v. Trampe, GR No. 117577, December 1, 1995
93. Mirasol v. Court of Appeals
 
      Doctrine of Purposeful Hesitation
         94. Drilon v. Lim, GR 112497, Aug. 4, 1994
Effects of Declaration of Unconstitutionality
Doctrine of Operative Fact
          95. Republic v. CA, GR 79732, Nov. 8, 1993
96. Serrano de Agbayani v. PNB, GR No. L-23127, April 29, 1971
97. Hacienda Luisita, Inc. v. PARC, GR No. 171101, November 22, 2011
98. Araullo v. Aquino III (supra)

Concept of State

Government

Functions
Constituent vs. Ministrant
1. Romualdez-Yap v. Civil Service Commission, 225SCRA 285
 2. Fontanilla v. Maliaman, 194 SCRA 486
3. Shipside, Inc. v. CA, GR No. 143377
4. ACCFA v. CUFGO
5. Veterans Federation of the Philippines v. Reyes 483 SCRA 526
6. MIAA v. CA
7. PHHC v. CIR
8. Badillo v. Tayag
9. CAA v. CA
Doctrine of State Immunity
10. Lasco v. United Nations Revolving Fund for Natural Resources Exploration, 241 SCRA 681
11. SEAFDEC v. NLRC, 241 SCRA 580
12. Callado v. IRRI, 244 SCRA 210
13. Tan v. Director of Forestry, 125 SCRA 302
14. National Irrigation Administration v. CA, 214 SCRA 95
15. PNR v. IAC, 217 SCRA 401
16. Malong v. PNR, 185 SCRA 63
17. Farolan v. CTA, 217 SCRA 298
18. Sanders v. Veridiano, 162 SCRA 88
19. Shauf v. CA, 191 SCRA 713
20. Wylie v. Rarang
21. Republic v. Hon. Edilberto Sandoval, 220 SCRA 124
22. Lansang v. CA, GR No. 102667
23. US v. Ruiz
24. JUSMAG Phil v. NLRC, 239 SCRA 224
25. Republic of Indonesia v. Vinzon, GR No. 154705
26. Republic v. Sandiganbayan, 204 SCRA 212
27. Republic v. Villasor, 54 SCRA 84
28. Municipality of San Miguel Bulacan v. Fernandez, 130 SCRA 56
29. Municipality of Makati v. CA, 190 SCRA 206
30. Meritt v. Gov’t of the Philippine Islands
31. Suzette Nicolas v, Romulo, 578 SCRA 438 (2009)
32. Department of Health v. Phil Pharmawealth, Inc. G.R. No. 182358, February 20, 2013, 691 SCRA
421
33. Navy Officers’ Village Association, Inc. (NOVAI) v. Republic, G.R. No. 177168, August 3, 2015
34. Heirs of Rafael Gozo, v. Philippine Union Mission Corporation of the Seventh Day Adventist
(PUMCO), G.R. No. 195990, August 5, 2015
35. The Holy See v. RTC, GR 101949, Dec. 1, 1994
Determination of Immunity by the Department of Foreign Affairs
36. Liang v. People, G.R. No. 125865, January 28, 2000
Laissez-faire vs. Welfare State
37. Edu v. Ericta, GR No. L-32096, October 24, 1970
38. PVTA v. CIR, GR No. L-32052, July 25, 1975
39. Association of Philippine Coconut Desiccators v. PCA, GR No. 110526, February 10, 1998
Doctrine of Parens Patriae

40. Government of Phil. Islands v. Monte de Piedad, 35 Phil. 728

41.  Cabanas v. Pilapil, 58 SCRA 94
Classification

De Jure and De Facto

42. Lawyers League v. Aquino, GR 73748, May 22, 1986 (supra)
Sovereignty
Effects of Change in sovereignty
43. People v. Perfecto, 43 Phil. 887 (supra)
 44. Macariola v. Asuncion, 114 SCRA 77 (supra)
Derogation of Philippine Sovereignty; the Visiting Forces Agreement
45. Bayan v. Zamora, G.R. No. 138570, October 10, 2000 (supra)
46. Republic v. Villasor, GR No. L-30671, November 28, 1973 (supra)

Territory (Article 1)
Philippine Archipelago
Archipelago Doctrine
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
47. Magallona v. Ermita, GR No. 187167, August 16, 2011
48. Arigo v. Swift (supra)
49. Reagan vs CIR, 30 SCRA 968 (1969)
50. People vs. Gozo, 53 SCRA 476 (1973)
51. PH-CN-20160712-Republic of the Philippines v. People’s Republic of China
People
Citizenship (Article IV)
Distinguished from nationality
Modes of acquiring citizenship
Citizens of the Philippines
52. Moy Ya Lim Yao v. Commissioner of Immigration, 41 SCRA 292
53. Djumantan v. Domingo, Jan. 30, 1995
54. Valles v. Commissioner, 337 SCRA 543
55. Go, Sr. v. Ramos. 598 SCRA 266 (2009)
56. Limkaichong v. Commission on Elections, 583 SCRA 1 (2009)
57. Maquiling v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 195649, April 16, 2013, 696 SCRA 420
58. Republic v. Kamran Karbasi, G.R. No. 210412, July 29, 2015
Election of Philippine citizenship
59. In re: Vicente Ching, Bar Matter No. 914, October 1, 1999
Doctrine of implied election
60. Co v. HRET, G.R. No. 92191-92, July 30, 1991
Natural-born citizens
61. Bengson v. HRET, G.R. No. 142840, May 7, 2001
62.  Tecson v. Comelec, G.R. No. 161434, March 3, 2004
63. Dual citizenship & dual allegiance
64.  Mercado v. Manzano, GR 135083, May 26, 1999
Naturalization
65.  Republic v. De la Rosa, 232 SCRA 785
Loss of citizenship
By naturalization in a foreign country
66.  Frivaldo v. Comelec, 174 SCRA 245
67.  Labo v. Comelec, 176 SCRA 1
By express renunciation or expatriation
68.  Yu v. Defensor-Santiago, 169 SCRA 364
Reacquisition of citizenship, RA 8171
Retroactivity of Repatriation
69.  Frivaldo v. Comelec, 257 SCRA 727, June 28, 1996

Declaration of Principles and State Policies (Article II)

Preamble
      Republicanism
            Manifestations
                  1.  Nemo est supra legis
                  2.  Rule of majority
                  3.  Accountability of Public Officials
                  4.  Bill of Rights
                  5.  Legislature cannot pass irrepealable laws
Separation of Powers
                        Principle of Blending of Powers
                        Principle of Checks and Balances
70. Senate v. Ermita (E.O.464), G.R. No. 169777

Non-delegation of powers

71. Phil. Interisland Shipping Ass'n. v. CA, GR 100481, Jan. 22, 1997

Permissible Delegation
a.  Tariff Powers to the President
b.  Emergency Powers to the President
72.   First Emergency Powers cases, 84 Phil. 368
73.   Second Emergency Powers cases, 92 Phil. 603
c.Delegation to the People
d.Delegation to Local Government Units
e.  Delegation to the Administrative Bodies
Power of Subordinate Legislation
74. Miners Association v. Factoran, GR 98332, Jan. 16, 1995
Doctrine of Qualified Political Agency
Principles
Section 1

75. Villavicencio v. Lukban, 39 Phil 773

76. La Bugal-B’laan tribal Association v. Ramos GR No. 127882
77. Marcos v. Manglapus, 178 SCRA 760
78. Jaworski v. PAGCOR, GR No. 1444463
79. People v. Vera, 65 Phil 56 supra
80. Osmena v. Orbos
81. Gerochi v. Department of Energy, GR No. 159796
Section 2 Incorporation clause
82. Ichong v. Hernandez, 101 Phil 115
83. Mejoff v. Director of Prisons, 90 Phil. 70 (1951)
84. Kuroda v. Jalandoni, 83 Phil. 171 (1949)
85. Razon, Jr. v. Tagitis, 606 SCRA 598 (2009)
86. Agustin v. Edu, 88 SCRA 195
87. Bayan Muna v. Romulo, 641 SCRA 244 (2011)
88. Poe-Llamanzares v. Commission on Elections,supra
89. Gerardo Espina, et. al, v. Zamora, et. al., G.R. No. 143855, September 21, 2010
90. Vinuya v. Romulo, 619 SCRA 533 (2010)
Section 3 Civilian Supremacy
91. IBP v. Zamora, G.R. No. 141284, August 15, 2000 (supra)
Section 4 (Serve and protect the people)
Section 5 (render personal military or civil service)
Section 6 (separation of church and state)
92. Estrada v. Escritor, A.M. No. P-02-1651, August 4, 2003
Policies
Section 7 (independent foreign policy)
Section 8 (Policy of freedom of Nuclear weapons in its territory)
Section 9 (just and dynamic social order)
93. Tondo Medical Center v. CA, 527 SCRA 746
Section 10 (social justice)
94. Calalang v. Williams
95. In the Matter of the Petition for the Writ of Amparo and Habeas Data in Favor of Noriel
Rodriguez, G.R. No. 191805, April 16, 2013, 696 SCRA 390
96. De Lima v. Gatdula, G.R. No. 204528, February 19, 2013, 691 SCRA 226
Section 11 (full respect for human rights)
97. Basco v. PAGCOR, 197 SCRA 52
Section 12 (protection of the life of the mother and the unborn)
98. Roe v. Wade
99. James M. Imbong, et. al., v. Hon. Paquito N. Ochoa, et. al., G.R. Nos. 204819, 204934, April 8,
2014
100. Alliance for the Family Foundation, Philippines, Inc. (ALFI), et al. vs. Hon. Janette L.
Garin, et al./Maria Concepcion S. Noche, et al. Vs. Hon. Janette L. Garin, et al. G.R. No.
217872/G.R. No. 221866. August 24, 2016 7
101. SJS v. Atienza, G.R. No. 156052, March 7, 2007, 517 SCRA 657
102. Cabanas v. Pilapil, 58 SCRA 94
Section 13 (vital role of the youth)
103. Pierce v. Society of Sisters
Section 14 (role of women in nation building)
104. Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Co. v. NLRC
Section 15 (right to health)
Section 16 (right to a balance and healthful ecology)
105. Oposa v. Factoran, 224 SCRA 792
106. C and M Timber Corporation v. Alcala, Gr No. 111088
107. MMDA v. Concerned Residents of Manila, 474 SCRA 611
108. Laguna Lake Development Authority v. CA, GR 110120, March 16, 1994
109. Narra Nickel Mining Corp., et. al., v. Redmont Consolidated Mines Corp., G.R. No.
195580, January 28, 2015
110.
Section 17 (priority to education)
111. Guingona v. Carague
112. Philippine Merchant Marine School, Inc. v. CA, 244 SCRA 770
113. Philconsa v. Enriquez
114. First Class Cadet Jeff P. Cudia, v. Superintendent of the PMA, G.R. No. G.R. No. 211362,
February 24, 2015
115. Garcia v. Faculty Admissions Committee, 68 SCRA 277 (1971)
116. Montemayor v. Araneta University Foundation, 77 SCRA 321 (1977)
117. Angeles v. Sison, 112 SCRA 26 (1982)
118. UP Board of Regents v. Court of Appeals, 313 SCRA 404 (1999)
119. Morales v. Board of Regents, 446 SCRA 227 (2004)
120. Pimentel v. LEB G.R. No. 230642/G.R. No. 242954. September 10, 2019
121. Professional Regulation Commission v. de Guzman, GR No. 144681
Section 18 (labor as a primary social economic force)
122. JMM Promotion and Management v. CA, 260 SCRA 319
123. Philippine Association of Service Exporters v. Drilon, 163 SCRA 386
124. Bernardo v. NLRC, GR No. 122917
Section 19 (self-reliant and independent national economy effectively controlled by Filipinos)
Section 20 (role of private sector)
125. Tanada v. Angara, GR No. 118295, May 2, 1997
126. Association of Philippine Coconut Dessicators v. Philippine Coconut Authority, GR No.
110526
127. Pharmaceutical and Health Care Association of the Philippines v. Duque, GR No. 17304
128. Gerardo Espina v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 143855 (supra)
129. Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation v. Pozzolanic Philippines
Incorporated, G.R. No. 183789, August 24, 2011, 656 SCRA 214
Section 21 (comprehensive rural development and agrarian reform)
130. Association of Small Land Owners v. Sec. of Agrarian Reform, 175 SCRA 343
131. Republic v. CA, CCP  Intervenor, GR 103882, Nov. 25, 1998
132.  Cruz v. DENR Secretary, G.R. No. 135385, December 6, 2000
 133. La Bugal-B’laan Tribal Assn. v. DENR Secretary, GR 127882, Jan. 27, 2004
134. Chavez v. PEA & AMARI, GR 133250, Nov. 11, 2003
Section 22 (rights of the ICCs)
135. Cruz v. DENR Secretary, G.R. No. 135385, December 6, 2000 supra
Section 23 (NGO and sectoral organizations)
Section 24 (communication and information)
136. PLDT v. NTC
Section 25 (autonomy of LGs)
137. Basco v. PAGCOR, GR No. 91649
138. League of Provinces of the Philippines v. DENR, GR No. 175368, April 11, 2013
139. Limbonas v. Mangelin, GR No. 80391
140. Lina v. Pano, GR No. 129093
141. City of General Santos v. Commission on Audit, GR No. 199439, April 22, 2014
142. Enrique Betoy v. Board of Directors, National Power Corporation, GR No. 156556-57,
October 4, 2011
143. Judge Dadole v. Commission on Audit, GR No. 125350, December 3, 2002
144. Province of Negros Occidental v. The Commissioners, Commission on Audit, GR No.
182574, September 28, 2010
Section 26 (equal access to opportunities for public service)
145. Pamatong v. COMELEC, GR No. 161872
146. Maquera v. Borra, GR No. L-24761
Section 27 (honesty and integrity in the public service)
Section 28 (policy of full public disclosure of all its transaction)
147. Akbayan v. Aquino, 2008 (supra)

Suffrage (Article IV)

148. Akbayan Youth v. Comelec, G.R. No. 147066, March 26, 2001
149.  Makalintal v. Comelec, GR 157013, July 10, 2003
150. Gallego v. Verra, 73 Phil. 453 (1941)
151. Faypon v. Quirino, 96 Phil. 294 (1954)
152. Romualdez v. Regional Trial Court, 226 SCRA 408 (1993)
153. Nicolas Lewis v. Comelec , G.R. No. 162759 August 4, 2006
154. Poe-Llamanzares v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 221697, March 8, 2016

Legislative Department (Article VI)

Legislative power

155. Garcia v. Commission on Elections, 237 SCRA 273 (1996)

156. Vera v. Avelino, 77 Phil. 192 (1946)
The Senate

The HOR

Apportionment of Legislative District

157. Macias v. COMELEC, 3 SCRA 1

158. Aldaba v. COMELEC, GR No. 188078, March 15, 2010
159. Aquino III v. COMELEC, GR No. 189793, April 7, 2010
160. Mariano v. COMELEC, GR No. 118577, March 7, 1995
161. Tobias v. Abalos, 239 SCRA 106
162. Montejo v. COMELEC, GR NO. 118702, March 16, 1995
163. Sema v. COMELEC, GR No. 177597, July 16, 2008
Qualifications
164. Imelda Marcos v. COMELEC, 248 SCRA 300
165. Aquino v. COMELEC, 248 SCRA 400
166. Coquilla v COMELEC, Gr No. 151914, July 31, 2002
167. Tobias v. Abalos, 239 SCRA 106 (1994) (supra)
168. Ang Ladlad LGBT Party v. Commission on Elections, 618 SCRA 32 (2010)
169. Bagabuyo v. Commission on Elections, 573 SCRA 290 (2008)
170. Social Justice Society v. Dangerous Drugs Board, et al, 570 SCRA 410 (2008)
171. ABC (Alliance for Barangay Concerns) Party List v. Commission on Elections, 646 SCRA 93
(2011)
172. BANAT v. Commission on Elections, 586 SCRA 210 (2009); 592 SCRA 294 (2009)
173. Faypon v. Quirino, 96 Phil. 294 (1954)
174. Jalosjos v. Commission on Elections, G.R.No. 193314, June 25, 2013, 699 SCRA 507
175. Alliance for Rural and Agrarian Reconstruction, Inc. v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No.
192803, December 10, 2013, 712 SCRA 54
176. Coalition of Association of Senior Citizens in the Philippines v. Commission on Elections,
G.R. Nos. 206844-45, July 23, 2013, 701 SCRA 786
177. AtongPaglaum, Inc. v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 204486, April 2, 2013, 694
SCRA 486
178. AbangLingkod Party-List (AbangLingkod) v. Commission on Elections, 708 SCRA 133
179.
Party list system
180. Atong Paglaum, Inc. v. COMELEC, GR No. 203766, April 2, 2013 (supra)
181. Ang Ladlad LGBT Party v. COMELEC, GR No. 190582, April 8, 2010 (supra)
182. ANAD v. COMELEC, GR No. 206907, September 10, 2013
183. Coalition of Associations of Senior Citizens v. COMELEC, GR No. 206844-45, July 23,
2013 (supra)
184. Bello v. COMELEC, GR No. 191998, December 7, 2010
185. Abang Lingkod Party-list V. COMELEC, GR No. 206952, October 22, 2013 (supra)
186. Cocofed-Philippine Coconut Producers Federation, Inc. v. COMELEC, GR No. 207026,
August 6, 2013
187. Milagros Amores v. HRET, GR No. 189600, June 29, 2010
188. Bantay Republic Act or BA-RA 7941 v. COMELEC, GR No. 177271, May 4, 2007
189. BANAT v. COMELEC, GR No. 179271, April 21, 2009 (supra)
190. Veterans Federation Party v. Comelec, G.R. No. 136781, October 6, 2000
191. Ang Bagong Bayani-OFW Labor Party v. Comelec, G.R. No. 147589, June 26, 2001
Section 10 (Salaries)
Section 11 (Privileges)
192. People v. Jalosjos, GR No. 132875, February 3, 2000
193. Trillanes IV v. Judge Pimentel, GR No. 179817, June 27, 2008
194. Jimenez v. Cabangbang, 17 SCRA 714
195. Puyat v. De Guzman, 113 SCRA 31 (1982) 8
196. Avelino v. Cuenco, 83 Phil. 17 (1949)
197. Mabanag v. Lopez-Vito, 78 Phil. 1 (1947)
198. Morales v. Subido, 27 SCRA 131 (1969)
199.
Section 12
Section 13 (Disqualification)
200. Dante Liban v. Senator Gordon, GR No. 175352, January 18, 2011
Section 16
201. Avelino v. Cuenco, 83 Phil 17 (supra)
Session
202. Santiago v. Guingona, G.R. No. 147589, June 26, 2001 (supra)
Officers
Quorom
203. Avelino v. Cuenco, 83 Phil 17 (supra)
204. Arroyo v. De Venecia (Sin-taxes case), GR 127255, Aug. 14, 1997
Discipline of Members
205. Osmena v. Pendatun, 109 Phil 863
206. Paredes V. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 118364, August 10, 1995
207. Miriam Santiago v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 128055
Enrolled bill theory
208. Mabanag v. Lopez Vito, 78 Phil 1 (supra)
209. Casco Phil. Chemical Co. v. Gimenez, 7 SCRA 347
Section 17 Electoral Tribunal
210. Bondoc v. Pineda, 201 SCRA 792
211. Sampayan v. Daza, 213 SCRA 807
212. Aquino v. COMELEC, 248 SCRA 400 (supra)
213. Vinzons-Chatto v. COMELEC, GR NO. 172131, April 2, 2007
214. Bello v. COMELEC, GR No. 191998, December 7, 2010 (supra)
215. Vilando v. HRET, Gr. No. 192147, August 23, 2011
216. Angara v. Electoral Commission, 63 Phi 139
217. Pena v. HRET, Gr No 12307, March 21, 1997
218. Abbas v. Senate Electoral Tribunal, 166 SCRA 651
219. Chavez v. Comelec, 211 SCRA 315 (1991)
220. Lerias v. House Electoral Tribunal, 202 SCRA 808 (1991)
221. Reyes v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 207264, June 25, 2013, 699 SCRA 522
222.  Aquino v. Comelec, Sept. 18, 1995 (supra)
223.  Caruncho v. Comelec, G.R. No. 135996, September 30, 1999
Commission on Appointment
224. Daza v. Singson, 180 SCRA 496
225. Guingona v. Gonzales, 214 SCRA 789
Powers of Congress
226. Chiongbian v. Orbos 245 SCRA 253
227. Mariano v. Comelec G.R. No. 118577 March 7, 1995 (supra)
228. Tatad v. Secretary of Energy
229. Imbong v. Ochoa, Gr No. 204819, April 8, 2014 (supra)
230. Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance GR 115455, Aug. 25, 1994
231. Arroyo v. de Venecia, GR No. 127255, August 14, 1997 (supra)
232. Bengzon v. Drilon, 208 SCRA133
233. Gonzales v. Macaraig, Jr., 191 SCRA 452 (1990)
234. Phil. Judges Association v. Prado, GR 105371, Nov. 11, 1993
235. Guzman v. Comelec, G.R. No. 129118, July 19, 2000
Power of Appropriation/Taxation/Fiscal Power
236. Philconsa v. Enriquez (supra)
237. TESDA v. COA, GR No. 196418, February 10, 2015 (infra)
238. COMELEC v. Judge Quijano-Padilla and Photokina Marketing, GR No. 151992, September
18, 2002
239. Araullo v. Aquino III, GR No. 209287, July 1, 2014 (supra)
240. Belgica v. Ochoa, GR No. 208566, November 11, 2013 (supra)
241. Guingona v. Carague, 273 Phil 443
242. Manosca v. CA
243. Pascual v. Secretary of Public Works, 110 Phil. 331 (1960)
244. Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Santos, 277 SCRA 617 (1997)
245. Tan v. Del Rosario, Jr., 237 SCRA 324 (2000)
246. Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. v. City of Butuan, 24 SCRA 789 (1968)
247. Garcia v. Executive Secretary, 211 SCRA 219 (1992)
248. Lung Center v. Quezon City, GR 144104, June 29, 2004
249. PCGG v. Cocofed, GR 147062-64, December 14, 2001
 Power of Legislative Investigation
250. Philcomsat Holdings Corp. v. Senate of the Philippines, GR No. 180308, June 19, 2012
251. Bengzon v. Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, 203 SCRA 767
252. Standard Charter Bank v. Senate Committee on Banks, GR No. 167173, December 27,
2007
253. Neri v. Senate Committees, GR No. 180643
254. Morfe v. Mutuc
255. Senate v. Ermita (E.O.464), G.R. No. 169777 (supra)
256. Garcillano v. Senate, 575 SCRA 170 (2008)
257. Sabio v. Gordon, 504 SCRA 704 (2006)
258. Arnault v. Nazareno, 87 Phil. 29 (1950)

Power to Punish for Contempt

259. Arnault v. Nazareno, 87 Phil 29 (supra)
260. Arnault v. Balagtas, 97 Phil 358

Executive Department (Article VII)

261. Makalintal v. COMELC, GR No. 157013, July 10, 2003

262. Lopez v. Senate, GR No. 163556
263. Pimentel Jr. v. Joint Committee of Congress Gr No. 163783 (supra)
264. Brillantes v. COMELEC, GR No. 163193
265. Macalintal v. Presidential Electoral Tribunal, GR No. 191618
266. Lopez v. Roxas
267. Defensor-Santiago v. Ramos, PET Case no. 001, Feb. 13, 1996
268. Province of North Cotabato v. GRP, 568 SCRA 402 (2008) (supra)
269. Sanlakas v. Executive Secretary, 421 SCRA 656 (2004) (supra)
270. Rubrico v. Macapagal-Arroyo, 613 SCRA 233 (2010)
271. Louis Barok Biraogo v. The Philippine Truth Commission of 2010, 637 SCRA 78 (2010)
272. Republic v. Bayao, G.R. No. 179492, June 5, 2013, 697 SCRA 313 9
Privileges
273. Soliven v. Makasiar, 167 SCRA 393
274. Forbes v. Chuoco Tiaco, 16 Phil 534
275. Estrada v. Desierto, GR No. 146710-15, March 2, 2001 (supra)
276. Gloria v. CA, GR No. 119903
277. In re: Bermudez, 145 SCRA 160 (supra)
278. Estrada v. Arroyo, G.R. No. 146738, March 2, 2001 (supra)
279. Decision on Motion for Reconsideration, April 3, 2001
280. Balao v. Macapagal-Arroyo, 662 SCRA 294 (2011)
Executive privilege
281. Senate v. Ermita, GR No. 169777 supra
282. Neri v. Senate supra
Prohibitions
283. Republic v. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 152154, July 15, 2003
284. Civil Liberties Union v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 83896, February 22, 1991 (supra)
285. Dennis Funa v. Executive Secretary Ermita, GR No. 184740, February 11, 2010
286. Dennis Funa v. Acting Justice Secretary Agra, GR No. 191644, February 19, 2013
287. National Amnesty Commission v. COA, GR No. 156982, September 8, 2004
Vacancy
288. Estrada v. Arroyo, GR No. 146738 (supra)
289. Pimentel, Jr. v. Joint Committee of Congress to Canvass Votes for Pres. and VP, G.R. No.
163783, June 22, 2004 (supra)
290. Legarda v. De Castro, 542 SCRA 125 (2008)
291. Pormento v. Estrada, 629 SCRA 530 (2010) (supra)
292. Macalintal v. Presidential Electoral Tribunal, supra
Powers of the President
293. NEA v. CA, GR No. 143481
294. Villena v. Secretary of the Interior, 67 Phil 451
295. Planas v. Gil, 67 Phil 62
296. Lacson v. Roque, 92 Phil 456
297. Mondano v. Silvosa, 97 Phil 143
298. National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario v. executive secretary, GR No. 189028
299. Municipality of San Juan v. CA, Sept. 29, 1997
300. Ople v. Torres, GR 127685, July 23, 1998
301. Marcos v. Manglapus, 177 SCRA 668
302. Webb v. De Leon, 247 SCRA 652
303. Gonzales v. Narvasa, G.R. No. 140835, August 14, 2000 (supra)
Power of Appointment
304. Valencia v. Peralta, 8 SCRA 692
305. Benamira v. Garrucho, 188 SCRA 154
306. PLM v. IAC, 140 SCRA 22
307. Matibag v. Benipayo, GR No. 149036, April 2, 2002
308. Sarmiento v. Mison, 156 SCRA 549
309. Quintos-Deles v. Committee on Constitutional Commissions, Commission on
Appointments, 177 SCRA 259
310. Soriano v. Lista, GR No. 153881
311. Bautista v. Salonga, 172 SCRA 16
312. Calderon v. Carale, 208 SCRA 254
313. Manalo v. Sistoza GR 107369, Aug. 11, 1999
314. Tarrosa v. Singson
315. Rufino v. Endriga, GR No. 113956, July 21, 2006
316. Pimentel v. Ermita, GR No. 164978
317. Gonzales III v. Office of the President, 679 SCRA 614, (2012)
318. Kida v. Senate of the Philippines, 667 SCRA 200 (2012)
319. Velicaira-Garafil v. Office of the President, G.R. No. 203372
Limitations on the Power of Appointment
320. De Rama v. CA, GR No. 131136
321. Arturo de Castro v. JBC, GR No. 191002, March 17, 2010
322. In Re: Mateo Valenzuela, AM No. 98-5-01 SC, November 9, 1998
Discretionary Power
323. Flores v. Drilon, GR 104732, June 22, 1993
324. Luego v. Civil Service Commission, 143 SCRA 327 (infra)
Classes of Appointment
325. Gaminde v. COA, G.R. No. 140335, December 13, 2000 (infra)
Power of removal
326. Villaluz v. Zaldivar, 15 SCRA 710
327. Ma. Lourdes Domingo v. Rogelio Rayala, GR No. 155831, February 18, 2008
Power of Control
328. Mondano v. Silvosa (supra)
329. Banda v. Ermita, GR No. 166620
330. MEWAP v. Romulo, GR No. 160093, July 31, 2007
331. Domingo v. Zamora, GR No. 142283, February 6, 2003
332. Pichay v. ODESLA, Gr No. 196425, July 24, 2012
333. City of Iligan v. Director of Lands, 158 SCRA 158
334. Gascon v. Arroyo, 178 SCRA 582
335. DENR v. DENR Region XII Employees
336. Tan v. Director of Forestry, 125 SCRA 302
337. Kilusang Bayan v. Dominguez, 205 SCRA 92
338. Ledesma v. CA
339. Solar team Entertainment v. Judge How, August 22, 2000
340. Villena v. Secretary of Interior, 67 Phil. 451 (1939) (supra)
341. Ang-Angco v. Castillo, 9 SCRA 619 (1963)
342. Villaluz v. Zaldivar, 15 SCRA 710 (1965) (supra)
343. Manalang-Demigilio v. Trade and Investment Development Corporation of the
Philippines (TIDCORP), G.R. No. 168613, March 5, 2013, 692 SCRA 359
344. League of Provinces of the Philippines v. DENR, G.R. No. 175368, April 11, 2013, 696
SCRA 190
345. Drilon v. Lim, GR 112497, Aug. 4, 1994 (supra)
346. Carpio v. Executive Secretary, Feb. 14, 1992
347. Lacson-Magallanes v. Pano, 21 SCRA 895

Power of General Supervision over LGUs

348. Judge Dadole v. COA, GR No. 125350, December 3, 2002
349. Drilon v. Lim, 235 SCRA 135 (supra)
350. Pimentel v Aguirre, GR No. 132988, July 19, 2000
351. Ampatuan v. Puno, GR No. 190259, June 7, 2011
352. Province of Negros Occidental v. COA, September 28, 2010
353. Liga ng mga Barangay v. Judge Pareds, GR No. 130775, September 29, 2004
Commander-in-Chief and Military Powers
354. Gudani v. Senga, GR No. 170165, August 15, 2006
355. David v. Macapagal-Arroyo (supra)
356. Ampatuan v. Puno, GR No. 190259, June 7, 2011 (supra)
357. IBP v. Zamora (supra)
358. Lacson v. Perez, GR No. 147780 (supra)
359. Guanzon v. De Villa, 181 SCRA 623
360. Sanlakas v. Reyes (supra)
361. Kulayan v. Tan, GR No. 187298, July 3, 2012
362. Olaguer v. Military Commission 150 SCRA 144
363. Quilona v. General Court Martial, 206 SCRA 821
364. Navales v. Abaya, GR No. 162318
365. Abadilla v. Ramos
366. Integrated Bar of the Philippines v. Zamora, 338 SCRA 81 (2000) (supra)
367. Ampatuan, Jr. v. De Lima, G.R. No. 197921, April 3, 2013, 695 SCRA 159
368. Fortun v. Arroyo, GR No. 190293, March 20, 2012
369. Lagman v. Medialdea, G.R. No. 231658, July 4, 2017
370. Lansang v. Garcia, 42 SCRA 448 (1971)
371. Aquino v. Enrile, 59 SCRA 183
372. Montenegro v. Castañeda, 91 Phil. 882
373. Garcia-Padilla v. Enrile, 121 SCRA 472
374.
Pardoning Power
375. People v. de Gracia
376. People v. Salle, 250 SCRA 581
377. Monsanto v. Factoran, 170 SCRA 190
378. People v. Patriarca, GR No. 135457
379. Vera v. People, 7 SCRA 152
380. Risos-Vidal v. Estrada, G.R. No. 206666, January 21, 2015
381. Barrioquinto v. Fernandez, 82 Phil. 642 (1949)
382. Bayan v. Executive Secretary, 342 SCRA 449 (2000) (supra)
 383. Akbayan Citizens Action Party v. Thomas Aquino, 558 SCRA 486 (2008)
384. Bayan Muna v. Romulo, 641 SCRA 244 (2011) (supra)
385. Vinuya v. Romulo, 619 SCRA 533 (2010)
386. Garcia v. Chairman, COA, 226 SCRA 356
Borrowing Power
Diplomatic Power
387. Commissioner of Customs v. Eastern Sea Trading, 3 SCRA 351
388. Bayan v. Executive Secretary, GR No. 138570 (supra)
Budgetary Power
Informing Power

Judicial Department (Article VIII)

389. Tocao v. CA, GR No. 127405

390. De leon v. CA, GR No. 127182
391. MMDA v. Concerned Residents of Manila Bay, GR No. 171947, February 15, 2011
392. Limketkai Sons Milling v. CA, 261 SCRA 464
Judicial Power
393. Republic v. Sereno, G.R. No. 237428, 11 May 2018
394. Re: COA Opinion on the Computation of the Appraised Value of the Properties
Purchased by the Retired Chief/Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, A.M. No. 11-7-10-SC,
July 31, 2012
395. In the matter of: Save the Supreme Court Judicial Independence against the Abolition of
JDF and Reduction of Autonomy, UDK 15143, January 21, 2015
396. Francisco, Jr. v. Nagmamalasakit na mga Manananggol, 415 SCRA 44 (2003)
397. Brillantes v. Commission on Elections, 432 SCRA 269 (2004)
398. National Artist for Literature Virgilio Alamario, et al. v. The Executive Secretary, G.R. No.
189028, July 16, 2013 (2013)
399. Divinagracia v. Consolidated Broadcasting System, Inc., G.R. 162272, April 7, 2009, 584
SCRA 213, 251
400. Philippine Migrants Rights Watch, Inc. v. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, G.R.
No. 166923, November 26, 2014
401. The Diocese of Bacolod v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 205728, January 21, 2015
402. Resident Marine Mammals of the Protected Seascape Tanon Strait, et.al. v. Reyes, et.
al., G.R. No. 180771, April 21, 2015
403. Carpio-Morales v. Court of Appeals, et. al., G.R. No. G.R. Nos. 217126-27, November 10,
2015
404. Loloy Unduran, et. al. v. Ramon Aberasturi, et. al., G.R. No. 18124, October 20, 2015
405. Re Letter of Court of Appeals Justice Vicente S.E. Veloso, A.M. No. 12-8-07-CA
406. Diaz v. CA, Dec. 5, 1994
407. First Lepanto Ceramics v. CA, Oct. 7, 1994
408. Fabian v. Desierto, GR No. 129742 (supra)
409. In Re: Clarifying and Strengthening the Organizational Structure and Administrative Set-
up of the PhilJa, AM No. 01-1-04-SC-Philja, 481 SCRA 1
410. In Re: Mateo Valenzuela, AM No. 98-5-01-SC
The Judicial and Bar Council
411. Chavez v. JBC, July 17, 2012
412. Jardeleza v. Sereno, GR No. 213181, August 19, 2014
413. Fortich v. Corona, GR No. 131457
414. Topacio v. Justice Ong, 574 SCRA 517 (2008)
415. De Castro, et al v. JBC, et al, supra
416. Chavez v. Judicial and Bar Council, G.R. No. 202242, April 16, 2013, 696 SCRA 496
417. Villanueva v. JBC
Powers of the Supreme Court
418. Francisco v. Toll Regulatory Board, GR No. 213181
419. Ruffy v. Chief of Staff
420. People v. Redulosa, 255 SCRA 279
421. Garcia v. People, GR No. 106531 (supra)
422. First Lepanto Ceramics v. CA, GR No. 110571 (supra)
423. In Re: Request for Creation of a Special Division, AM No. 02-1-09
424. Letter of Atty. Cecilio Y. Arevalo Jr., Exempting from payment of IBP Dues, BM No. 1370,
May 9, 2005
425. In Re: Atty. Marcial Edillon, AC No. 1928, August 3, 1978
426. In the Matter of the Brewing Controversies in the Elections of the IBP, AC No. 8292, April
11, 2013
427. Dolalas v. Office of the Ombudsman, Dec. 24, 1996
428. Maniago v. CA, 253 SCRA 674
429. People v. Esparas, GR 120034, Aug. 20, 1996
Writ of Amparo
430. Canlas v. Napico Homeowners Association, GR No. 182795
Writ of Habeas Data
431. Lee v. Ilagan, GR No. 203254, October 8, 2014
432. Vivares v. St. Theresa’s College, GR No. 202666, September 29, 2014
Writ of Kalikasan
433. Concerned citizens of Manila Bay vs. MMDA (supra)
Power of Administrative Supervision
434. Fuentes v. Office of the Ombudsman-Mindanao, GR No. 124295
435. Maceda v. Vasquez, 221 SCRA 469
436. Godinez v. Alano, A.M RTJ-98-1409, February 18, 1999
Decision of the SC
437. Prudential Bank v. Castro, 158 SCRA 646
438. Cruz v. Secretary of DENR, GR No. 135385, December 6, 2000 (supra)
439. Mendoza v. CFI, 66 SCRA 96
440. Dizon v. Judge Lopez
441. Komatsu Industries v. CA, GR No. 127682
442. Nicos Industrial Corp. v. CA, 206 SCRA 127
Tenure of judges/justices
443. In Re: First Indorsement from Raul Gonzales, AM No. 88-4-5433
444. People v. Judge Gacott, 246 SCRA 52
445. In Office of the Judicial Administrator v. Pascual, A.M No. MT-93-783, July 29, 1996
446. De Vera v. Dames, A.M No. RTJ-99-1455
447. De La Llana v. Alba, 112 SCRA 294
Removal and Discipline
448. Maceda v. Ombudsman, GR 102781, Apr. 22, 1993 (supra)
449. People v. Gacott, 246 SCRA 52 (supra)
Salaries
450. Nitafan v. Tan, 152 SCRA 284 (supra)
451. Perfecto v. Meer, 85 Phil. 552 (supra)
452. Endencia v. David, 93 Phil. 696 (supra)
Periods of Decision
453. Young v. Judge de Guzman, AM No. RTJ-96-1365, February 18, 1999
Independent Constitutional Commission
Common Provision
454. Ombudsman v. Civil Service Commission, 451 SCRA 570 (2005)
455. Civil Service Commission v. Department of Budget, 464 SCRA 165 (2005)
456. Civil Service Commission v. Department of Budget, 482 SCRA 233 (2006)
 457. ABS-CBN v. Commission on Elections, 323 SCRA 611 (2000)
Safeguards to insure the independence of the Commissions
Prohibition on appointment in an acting capacity
458. Brillantes v. Yorac, 192 SCRA 358
Disqualifications and Inhibition
Decisions -  Certiorari to the Supreme Court
459. Galido v. Comelec, Jan. 18, 1991
460. Reyes v. RTC, 244 SCRA 41
461. Garces v. CA, July 17, 1996
Civil Service Commission
462. Gaminde v. Commission on Audit, 347 SCRA 655 (2000)
463. Economic Intelligence and Investigation Bureau v. Court of Appeals, 299 SCRA 373
(1998)
464. Gamogamo v. PNOC Shipping, 381 SCRA 742 (2002)
465. Dimayuga v. Denedicto II, 373 SCRA 652 (2002)
466. Carpio-Morales v. Court of Appeals, et. al., G.R. No. G.R. Nos. 217126-27, November 10,
2015 11
      Scope of the Civil Service
467. DOH v. NLRC, 251 SCRA 700
      Approval of appointments
468. Luego v. Civil Service Commission, 143 SCRA 327
469. Ramonte v. CSC, 244 SCRA 498
Commission on Election
470. Pabillo, et. al., v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 216098 & G.R. No. 216562, April 21,
2015
471. Nacionalista Party v. Commission on Elections, 85 Phil. 149
472. People v. Judge Inting, 187 SCRA 788 (1990)
473. National Press Club v. Commission on Elections, 207 SCRA 1 (1992)
474. Social Weather Stations, Inc. v. Commission on Elections, 357 SCRA 496, (2001)
475. Maliksi v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 203302, April 11, 2013, 696 SCRA 272 and
693 SCRA 214
476. Vinzons-Chato v. HRET, G.R. No. 204637, April 16, 2013, 696 SCRA 573
477. Regio v. Commission on Elections, 711 SCRA 448
      En Banc and Division cases
478. Sarmiento v. Comelec, 212 SCRA 307
      Powers and Functions
479. Relampagos v. Cumba, 243 SCRA 690
480. Loong v. Comelec, GR 133676, Apr. 14, 1999
      Exclusive Original Jurisdiction and Appellate Jurisdiction
481. Guieb v. Fontanilla, 247 SCRA 348, Aug. 14, 1995
      Special Registration of New Voters
482. Akbayan Youth v. Comelec, G.R. No. 147066, March 26, 2001
Commission on Audit
483. Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. COA, GR 101976, Jan. 29, 1993
484. Development Bank of the Philippines v. Commission on Audit, 231 SCRA 202 (1994)
485. Parreno v. COA, 523 SCRA 390 (2007)
486. Dingcong v. Guingona, Jr., 162 SCRA 782 (1988)
487. National Housing Corp v. Commission on Audit, 226 SCRA 55 (1993)
488. Development Bank of the Phils., v. Commission on Audit, 373 SCRA 356 (2002)
489. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No.
204869, March 11, 2014 (supra)
ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS
 
      Impeachment
            Impeachable Officers
            Grounds for Impeachment
            Procedure
 490. Romulo v. Yniguez, 141 SCRA 263
            Impeachment and Criminal Prosecution
491. Estrada v. Arroyo, G.R. No. 146738, March 2, 2001
                  -  Decision on Motion for Reconsideration, April 3, 2001
 
      Sandiganbayan
            Jurisdiction
492. Lacson v. Executive Secretary, G.R. No. 128096, January 20, 1999
 
      Ombudsman
            Supervision and control
493. Acop v. Office of the Ombudsman, 248 SCRA 566
            Prosecutorial Power
494. Camanag v. Guerrero, GR 121017, Feb. 17, 1997
            Power to issue subpoena
495. Almonte v. Vasquez, 244 SCRA 266
            Power to Investigate Administrative Charges
                  Concurrent with the Office of the President
496. Hagad v. Dadole, 241 SCRA 242
                  Concurrent with the DOJ
497. Honasan v. DOJ Panel of Investigating Prosecutors, GR 159747, Apr. 13, 2004
            Power to investigate cases of ill-gotten wealth after Feb. 25, 1996
498. Republic v. Sandiganbayan, Sept. 24, 1994
            Ombudsman for the Military
499. Agbay v. Deputy Ombudsman for the Military, G.R. No. 134503, July 2, 1999
                 
      Special Prosecutor
500. Zaldivar v. Gonzales, 160 SCRA 843
 
      Commission on Human Rights
            Powers and Functions of the Commission
501. Cariño v. CHR, GR 96681, Dec. 2, 1991
            Civil Rights vs. Political Rights
502. Simon v. CHR, 229 SCRA 117, Jan. 5, 1994
           Fiscal Autonomy
503. CHR Employees Assn. v. CHR, GR No. 155336, Nov. 25, 2004
 
      Presidential Commission on Good Government
504. Chavez v. PCGG, GR 130716, Dec. 9, 1998
505. Cojuangco v. Roxas, 195 SCRA 797
506. Republic v. Sandiganbayan, 258 SCRA 685
507. Romualdez v. Sandiganbayan, 244 S 152
           
            Sequestration
508. Republic v. Sandiganbayan, GR 106244, Jan. 22, 1997     
           
            Order signed by only one commissioner
509. Republic v. Sandiganbayan, GR 113420, Mar. 7, 1997
 
            Imprescriptibility of Right of State to Recover Ill-gotten Wealth
510. Presidential Committee on Behest Loans v. Desierto, G.R. No. 130140, October 25, 1999