Case #1: Anti wiretapping Law republic act 4200

Legal:

The operation conducted by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to combat drug dealing in hotel suites by
installing wiretapping devices and conducting an entrapment operation with the cooperation of hotel management
can be considered legal and justified. This is because Republic Act No. 4200, also known as the Anti-Wiretapping Law,
permits the use of wiretapping as evidence in cases involving offenses against national security, which includes drug
trafficking that poses a significant threat to public safety and order. Additionally, the operation was conducted lawfully
with the cooperation of the hotel management, ensuring that privacy rights were respected to the extent possible
while addressing the serious criminal activity.

Case #2: Freedom of speech section 4

In the given scenario, the Manila councilor had the right to intervene and put a stop to the pictorial if it was deemed
to violate laws or ordinances regarding obscenity or public decency.

According to Section 4 of the Constitution, freedom of speech and expression is protected, but it does not extend to
materials classified as obscenity. Obscenity is defined as materials lacking serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific
value and appealing primarily to the prurient interest.

In this case, the parade of young girls clad in skimpy bikinis, particularly if they were instructed to remove their bikini
bras, could be considered as potentially falling under the category of obscenity. The discomfort of the crowd and the
violation of city ordinances regarding public decency further support this interpretation.

Therefore, the Manila councilor had the authority to intervene based on the potential violation of laws or ordinances
related to obscenity or public decency. The organizers and participants of the pictorial may have violated these laws
or ordinances by conducting the event in a public space and displaying materials that could be considered obscene.

Case # 3 Section 6 the liberty of abode

In the case of Mr. Bondoc, facing charges of estafa in Philippine courts while released on bail, his request to leave for
the United States may be denied by the court without violating his constitutional right to travel. While the
Constitution guarantees the freedom to travel, this right is not absolute and can be regulated by lawful court orders,
particularly when it concerns ongoing legal proceedings. Allowing Mr. Bondoc to leave the country could potentially
impede the administration of justice, as his absence might hinder the progress of the case or raise concerns about his
availability for further legal proceedings, thereby justifying the court's decision to deny his request in the interest of
ensuring the proper conduct of legal proceedings and the administration of justice.

Case #4 Section 8: the right to form union

In this case, the hotel management's actions in dismissing Junie Bustillos may be considered as violating the right of
the employees to form unions, as guaranteed by Section 8 of the Constitution. Junie's initiative to organize a union in
response to perceived abuses by management is within his rights as an employee. The dismissal appears to be
retaliatory and aimed at suppressing the formation of the union, which contravenes the spirit of labor laws protecting
the right to organize. The hotel management's actions could be seen as an unfair labor practice, and Junie may have
grounds for legal recourse, such as filing a complaint with the appropriate labor authorities for wrongful termination
and anti-union activities.

Case #5 Section 10: Impairing the Obligation of the contract

The contention of Philippine Airlines (PAL) and the Chamber of Real Estate Builders Association (CREBA) questioning
the validity of Republic Act No. 7716 (An Act Restructuring the Value Added Tax System Widening Its Tax Base and
Enhancing Its Administration) on the grounds that it impairs the obligation of contracts may not be entirely correct.
While it is true that laws impairing the obligations of contracts are generally deemed null and void, the exercise of
police power by the state, such as in taxation matters, is considered superior to contractual obligations. Republic Act
No. 7716, aimed at restructuring the value-added tax system, may be deemed a valid exercise of police power in the
interest of enhancing tax administration and fiscal stability.

Case # 6 (Article XII National economy and patrimony)

Yes, the awarding of the sale in favor of the Filipino corporation is valid under Section 10 of Article XII of the Philippine
Constitution. This provision mandates that certain areas of investments shall be reserved for Filipino citizens or
corporations at least sixty per centum owned by Filipino citizens. Additionally, the State is required to give preference
to qualified Filipinos in the grant of rights, privileges, and concessions covering the national economy and patrimony.
Therefore, in the case of the bid for the majority shares in Manila Hotel, the Filipino corporation should be favored
over the Malaysian corporation, as it aligns with the constitutional mandate to prioritize Filipino ownership and
participation in the country's economy.

Case #7 Article XII section 11 :Public Utility

Based on Section 11 of the Philippine Constitution, Mr. Walker, as an American investor, would not be allowed to
operate saunas and massage clinics in the Philippines as public utilities. Public utilities are restricted to ownership by
Filipino citizens or corporations with at least 60% of their capital owned by Filipino citizens. Additionally, the
participation of foreign investors in the governing body of any public utility enterprise is limited to their proportionate
share in its capital, and all executive and managing officers must be citizens of the Philippines. Therefore, Mr. Walker
would not be permitted to operate such businesses as public utilities. However, he may explore other forms of
business ownership and investment opportunities that are open to foreign investors under Philippine laws and
regulations.

Case 8 Article XII: section 14

For Mr. John Tan's five-star hotel business in the Roxas Boulevard area, the Chief Executive Officer and legal counsel
positions must be filled by Filipino citizens in accordance with Section 14 of the Philippine Constitution. The practice
of all professions in the Philippines is limited to Filipino citizens, except in cases prescribed by law. Therefore, both the
CEO and legal counsel roles must be held by qualified Filipino professionals. While aliens may be employed in certain
capacities, they must obtain appropriate working visas and permits from the Bureau of Immigration and the
Department of Labor and Employment. Therefore, to comply with the law and prioritize Filipino talents, Mr. Tan should
ensure that Filipino citizens are hired for these positions.