ISAELA STATE UNIVERSITY Course Tite: ae No. of Units: Semester/S¥: “I Semester (2024-2025) 1. COURSE REFERENCES Principal References: ‘The 1987 Constitution of the Republic ofthe Philippines: A Commentary, 2009 Edition, Joaquin ©, Bemas, $3, ‘The Inent ofthe 1986 Constitution Writers, 1995 Edition, Joaquin G. Bernas, SJ, TM. COURSE POLICIES | Attendance. Class attendance is compulsory and of paramount importance. Atendance is prerequisite before quality of patipation can be graded. Uncxcused absences will ‘warrant a failing mark fora recitation, exercise, quiz, and/or exam that is missed due 10 such absence. Students are allowed tual of seven (7) days combined for excused and umexcused absences. ‘Submissions. A student who fits to submit three G) oF more requirements shall automatically geta grade of “0° of “60" fr the couse. Exemption from Final Exam. student who hasan excellent average recitation grade snd mite exam may benefit by geting an exemption from te final examinations. 4. Onsite Classes. Clases will be held onsite. When onsite clases are suspended, synchronous classes willbe held via Zoom. Online Classes ‘Tum on your video camera during clss, as much as possible, especially when called torecte. Microphones must be on mute and shold be tamed on only when reciting 1 IP the professor is disconnected ffom the online session, please sty online unless otherwise ntied. Acstudent whos not ina private and stationary sp Ge. inside a cr, orn a public place) willbe considered absent. I is highly encouraged io be at home, nthe Ofc, (ra guict room. £ Proper Decorum, Please be dressd decently when attending classes onsite or enn } | | | Tops should be with sleeves. Shorts are not allowed. 8. Extra Work. Once, te final grade i submited, no requests for extra work willbe granted ‘No make-up examinations are given. Failure to take an examination during an unexcused absence is equivalent o an automatic grade of 60. For excused absences, only dhe grades for examinations taken will form part of cass standing Students ave expected to be ready for course topics that may not have been discussed parculrly but already mentioned or explained in connection with a previous topic, or may not have been discussed at ll but covered in the ensuing session for which they ought wo have prepared. Description ‘estation and gu ‘Midterm exam Final examIV. COURSE OUTLINE, ‘Topical Reference | Reference and Cases Basic Conceps | Corporation, GR No. 207942, January 12.2015 | 1. CONSTITUTIONAL LAW IN GENERAL. 1. Nature and Concept ofa Contaion ‘Yinlu Bicol Mining Corporation v. Trans-Asia Oil and Development| Fyfe v. PAL, GR No, 140071, June 6, 2016 Rama ¥. Moises, GIR No, 197146, December 6, 2016 2. Fundamental Powers of the State | 2. Police Power | ‘>. Eminent Domain | Taxation | Philippines asa Democratic and Republican State ~~ Risbayan v. Marato ~246 SCRA $40 [1995] and MR-250 SCRA 30 | 1, Scope (Terrestrial, Aerial, and Flavial Domains) ‘The Province of North Cotabato v. The Government ofthe Republic of ‘he Philippines Peace Panel on Ancestral Domain, G.R. No. 183591, Osiober 14,2008 Magallona v. Ermita, GR No. 187167, August 16,2011 ‘Arigo v. Swift, GR. No, 206510, September 16, 2014 2, Archipelagie Doctrine Saguisagv. Executive Seoretary. G. R. No, 212426, January 12, 2016 ‘Soguisagv. Executive Secretary, Resolution on the MR, G.R. No. 212426, uly 26,2016 Capitol Wireless, Ine. The Provincial Treasurer of Batangas, GR. No. 180110, May 30, 2016 3. Maritime Zones People v dela Pea, GR. No, 219581, January 31,2018 Republi. Provicil Goverament of Paar, GR NoI7O867GR, No. | 185941, December , 2018 DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND STATE POLICIES, 11955) ‘Ocampo v. Rear Admiral Enriquez, GR No, 225973, November 8, 2016 (Not | self executon (in elation to A2, Secs. 2, 1, 13, 23,25, 27 & 28 AS, Section I, A7, Section 17, AIL, Section 1, A14, Section 3 (2) & Al, Section 26) 1, Sovereignty 2. Functions of Government| accra, cucc0- 930% 69195 Goverment cons, | | ee a ncmre mone | 3. Government exereising its functions through corporations or | —- | | Govermentowned or contied corporations | \VEPv-Reyes a83 SCRA 826 [2006] (Gonerment sovereign Function) | Ramiscalv.Sandiganbayan~ 99 SCRA 37 [2005] (Gover. | (GOCE: AFP-RSBS) | tnurmenines | MIKA 'CA" aps ScRA 51 2005 (Goverment insramentiy | ‘esd with capone power nt COCO) | Rime MEGO and CON GR No. 1954 Fea 4, 2014 (MECO nat | Go0c si sees, | cueigubte coperatons | fal'sQiey «cn 34 ScRa 112207 (Quspbicpmtion, pret ih pic chr char ot peal) 4. De Jure and De Facto Government: Co Kim Cham v. Valdez Tan Kch ~ 5 PHIL. 113 1945} (Goverment efecto) Republic . Sandiganbayan, GR No, 108768, July 21,2003 (Righs during iterepnum) | ‘Adoption of Tncrational Law and ke doctrine of incorporation Treaties and Agreements | Kuredav.Jalandoni~ 3 PHIL. 171 (terationsl humanitarian law snd generally accepted principles of intemaional Ia) | | Taada ¥:Angara -272 SCRA 18 [1997] (GATT-WTO) | Bayan v. Zamora, GR No. 138570, October 10,2000 (VFA) | | Saguisag v. Exec Secrtmy, GR No. 212426, January 12, 2016 and MR, | | | uly 26,2016 affirming 1st judgment. EDCA) International Low | 2. Ineratinal lin tlation te municipal law Municipal Law| Lim v. Exe, Secretary, GR No. 18148, April 11 2002 (Baikatan Exercises) Mijares v, Ranada, GR No, 139325, April 12,2005 (Alien Torts Act) ‘Pharmaceutical v. DOH, GR No, 173034, Ostber 9, 2007 (World Health ‘Assembly guidelines nota wea) Knights of Rizal. DMCI, GR No, 213948, April 28,2017 (Venice Charter as mere guidelines) | | | | 3. Recognition of foreign judgments; general principles of lw | Peact, Freedom |, Section 3. Civilian Supremacy es anne tllTBP v, Zamora, GR No. 141288, August 15,2000 2 Sexton 4, Day of Government othe People 3, Section 5 Maintenance of Peat and Order 4. Seaton 6, Separation of Church and ise | ', Seaton 7. Independent Fosign Policy 6, Seaton 8. Feedom fom Nock Weapons | 7, Seaton 9, Sail Order | Sexton 10, Social estce | |, seeton 1, Pons gi nd Human Rights lo.Section 12 Family it; Mother, Unto | | Unbom Ibong . Oshoa, GR No, 204819, Api 8, 2014 (RH kaw) rind uy of Pans Ad om Gm SoG Gate ss nog 7 | | M1Seston 13, Vital Role of Youth [nec nna nado | Garcia v. Driloa, GR No. 173267, June 25, 2013 (VAWC, discrimination) [13 Section 15. Right o Health | 1 Seton 17. lei Sines nd Teco, Ag Cle ad Sports | eee gules rc } 3, Ssction 19, Sel Reiant and Independent National Economy | eee) 4 Sexton 20, Roe frat Scr | 5. Section 21, Promotion of Comprehensive Rural and Agrarian Policy | es see coe | 7. Section 3, Community-based Private Organizations | | 8, section 24, Vit Role of Communications 9, Section 5, Local Awtonomy | Bar ee oR | NRE ee wemscaellae 10, Section 26, Equal Accesso Political Opportunities and Politica Dynasties "ight | | Pamatng v COMELEC 427 SCRA 96 [2008] Mere pie, ot | 11, Seton 27. Honey an nest in Po Sie 12, Section 28, Full Public Disclosure Philippine Savings Bank and Pascal M, Garcia, Iv. Senate | Impeachment Count, GR No, 200238, February 9, 2012 (Secrecy of forcign cureney deposit) In Re; Production of Court Records, February 14, 2012 Rule laid down, for disclosure of court rsords) oa pS st | ‘Oposa, Factor 224 SCRA 792 [1983] (nr-geneational jus and | ighttoa | sponsibin) _plist to | sign y Swift ~GR No. 206510, September 16,2014 Damage toreeD) | ‘West Tower v. PIC 798 SCRA 292 (Precautionary principle not applied) Mealtfid Ecoles | jsyernainal Service v. Greenpeace, GR No. 209271, December 8, 2015 and MR, July 26, 2016 reversing Ist judgment. (GMO) TM, LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT General Rul: Non-delegabiiy of legislative power Exceptions Delegation o local governments nd administrative boes Grant of Quast-leiteive Power; In General: LGU and Administrative Bodies Rub. Provincial Board of Mindoro ~39 Phil 660 [1918-19] (LGU) ‘Alyansa para sa Bagong Pipes, Inc. . Energy Regulatory Commision, GR. No. 227670, [May 3.2019) | “Ininstanceselowed bythe Consittion, e.g, Ariel V, Sections 23(2) ‘and 28(2) Issues on Delegation of Legisanve Power Valid dlegeion | Requisites ofa valid delegation Department of Transporstion_v. Philippine Petoleum Sea Transport ‘Association, GR No. 230107, [July 24, 2018] (Requstes of valid delegation) Legislative Power Complete in self ‘Araneta Gata 101 Pil 328 1957] (tis for implementation on) ‘Aaa Guo Paty Lis v.Purisima, GR. No, 166715, [August 1, 2008), ‘84 PHL 246331, |~Tblrnw: Gar 152 SCRA 70 [987] (Stasis of medal] ‘educational requirements) Osmetiav. Orbos, GR. No, 9886, March 31, 1993 (ERB autorized 9 Fund) Philippine Communications Satelit Corp v.Aluaz, GR. No, 4818 (Rate Fixing) Kilusang Mayo Uno v: Aquino Ill, GR. No, 210500, [April 2, 2019] (SSS) Premium Hike) ting the dts La Suen v. CA ~ 739 SCRA 489 [2014] (Taxability of stemmed leat tobocco) Acosta v. Ochoa, GR. Nos. 211589, 11567, 212570 & 215634, {October 15, 2019] Fea Hiensing) Undue Delegation United States v. Barias ~ 11 PHIL. 327 (1908) (delegated power to fix penalties) Phil Coconut v: Republic, GR No, 178193, January 24,2012 (UCPB shares Aistbaton) Section 2. Composition and Election of Senators nate oe Section 3. Qualifetion of Senators Section 4. Terms of ote of Senators; staggering of terms Apportionnent and Representation Par. 2: Patist representation ‘Veterans Federation Paty v. COMELEC, GR No, 136781, October 6, 2000 (par. 2; standard for apportioning seats for pays representatives; not mandatory to fllin seats) BANAT v. COMELEC ~ $86 SCRA 210 2005}; BANAT v. COMELEC, | GR || 179271, July 8, 2008. mere ceiling) | Phil. Guardians v. COMELEC, GR No, 190829, April 29,2009 (papain a previo een) ime ition ofthe | 0s Ladi v, COMELEC, GR No.190582, April 8, 2010 (disapproval of Compestion of he sad dc o mora issues) | foust of, | Albano v. COMELEC, GR. No, 57610, January 24,2023" Magdalov. COMELEC 673 SCRA 61 [2012] (in e:t0 An IX-C, Section 2(5) nd qualification as regional political party) Dayao v. COMELEC, GR Nop, Jan 29,2013 members not belonging to marginalized and underrepresented sector) ‘Aton Paplaum et al, GR No203766, April 2, 2013 (new guidelines for Par ist controlling rule) ‘Abang Linghodv. COMELEC, GR No 206952, October 22,2013 (meaning of national, regional, and sectoral) ‘Aksyon Magsasska-ParidoTinig ng Masa v. Commission on Elections, GR. No, 207134, [June 16, 2015] eat allocation) Lieo v, COMELEC, GR. No.205505, September 20, 2015 (expulsion) ‘Angkia v. COMELEC, GR No, 246816, 1 September 2020 and 7 December 2021 (BANAT formula docs not violate EPC) tors 13 and 4 Rules on dpportionent Reapportonoment trough spec aw “Teta. Abos-239 SCRA 06 [94] (pt eaponinent ru specal te Manion ly) | Maran. COMELEC-242SCRA.21 1995] (pr. eapponioment hu special an Maat Cig) | Sim COMELEC™ #3 S702 ut 3: ARMM RLA powen | es on pprtnmert Inecordnce ihe manber oft respecte bts andthe bests ofa form and presi ratio. Mong vCOMELEC - 21 SCRA [1995] pars 3d rising Leyes mecnner scons) Hane. COMELEC. GR 11499, November 17,19 ga. 3 and 4 ‘edticing Province of Guimaras ao in @) population ix) | Comiguous, compact, cx adacenteriory | | Population sie ‘Samson v. Aguire~315 SCRA 33 [1999] (pt. 3 absence of cerfiction as to income, population and area not fatal: presumed valid) | ‘Alda ¥. COMELEC, GR No 188078, January 25,2010 (par. 3 and) ‘Aquino v, COMELEC. GR No.189793, Ap 7, 2010 (par. 3 and 4) Navaro vy. Eemit, GR No.180050, 12 April 2011. dand area as a fixie) Carpio Disipine | i Grandsii Sesion fi Dismissal, Prevemive Suspension, Reinstatement and Book Solertes ‘8 Condonation Doctrine | Impeachment and Quo Warranto Republic v. Sereno, GR. No, 237428, May 11, 2018 | Republic v. Soren, GR. No. 237438, Resolution on the Motion for | | Reconsideration, June 19, 2018 ‘Gonzales v. Office ofthe President, GR. No, 196231, September 4, 2012 4. The Ombnuaman and he Ofc ofthe Special Prosecutor [Sections Sto 14, Article 11 of the 1987 Constiation tn relation to RA. No. 6770, ‘otherise known as “The Ombudsman Act of 1989" | Functions | 1. Sadie Review in Administrative Proceedings | ‘ Juiciat Reve in Penal Proceedings ‘Morals v. Crpio-Moraes, GR. No, 208086, ly 27,2016 Camb v. Ombodsman, GR. Nos 21201418, December 6, 2016 Espaldonv. Buban, GR, No. 202784, Api 18 2018 urung v.Cario-Morales, GR No. 232131, April 24, 2018 | Pasokv. Office ofthe Ombudsman, GR. No. 218413, fue 6, 2018) (Canksv. Bongolan, GR No, 199625, June 6, 2018 ‘Carpio-Moralesv. Court of Appeals, GR- No, 21712627, November 10,2015 CCrebellov. Office of the Ombudsman, GR No, 732525, April 10,2019 | | © The Sindigantoyen pole Saban 2 Dison, GR. No 22236, September shi Poole Signy Divison), GR No. 21982425, ebay | nn Angee Sadgnbayn, GR Nos 246707, Au 14,2019 | Maer Pele OR NO, 0777, Ag 28 2013 1M Term Limits | ‘VII NATIONAL ECONOMY AND PATRIMONY Republic v Lust, GR. No. 3511, March 25, 2015 | Republic of he Philippines v. Dayaoen, G.R. No, 200773, Jay & 2015 Republic v. Cortez, GR. No. 197472, Septomber 7, 2015 Central Mindanao University v. Republic, G.R. No, 195026, February 22, 2016 | Republic v. Tan, GR. No. 199837, February 10, 2016 | Republic v. Bautisa, GR. No. 166890, June 28,2016 Republi of the Philippines v. Pasig Rizal Co, In., .R. No, 213207 February 15,2022 Heirs of Tioticen v, Municipality of La Trinidad, GR. No. 248321, March | 16,2002Nationalist and Requirements Acquistion Ovmership, and Transfer of Public and Private Lands Divinagraca v. Consolidated Broadcasting Systm, In, GR. No. 162272, Api 7, 2008 Republic ofthe Philippines v. City of Paranaque, GR. No. 191109, July | 18,2012 | Bank of Commerce v, Planters Development Bank, GR. Nos. 15447071, ‘September 24,2012 Espinav. Zamora, GR. No, 143885, eptember 21,2010 Gamboa v. Finance Secretary - GR. No, 17657, Jue 28,2011 Heirs of Wilson Gamboa v Finance Secretary - GR. No. 176879, October 9.2012 Manila Prince Hotel v. GSIS, GR. No, 122156, February 3, 1997 ‘Narra Nickel Mining and Development Corporation v. Redmont Consolidated Mines Corporation, G.R. No, 195580, January 28, 215 Hontiveros-Barague!v. Toll Regulatory Board, GIR. No. 181293. | February 23, 2015 Resident Marine Mammals of the Protected Seascape Tanon Suit, | Toothed Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises, and other Cetacean Species, Joined in and Represented herein by Human Beings v. Reyes. GR. No. 180771 April 21,2015, | Villauene v. Securities and Exchange Commission, GR. No, 208379, ‘March 29, 2022 Republic v.Rovency Realty and Development Corporation, GR No, 190817, January 10, 2018, Philippine Conrotors Accreditation Board v. Manila Water Company, GR No 217590, March 10,2020 Colmenaresv. Dutens, GR. Nos, 248981 & 246894, August 9, 2022 | | — Boron vDee, GR No. 1930, Flay 24,209 | Hows Gu Gi No LOIS, Jab. 208 tr al SOoScRA tt Tt PR Duo OR No, S64, Sepa 25,208 Rabi fe Pilg Rogisf Deas Ci, GN 15k. Mangan Cals Lande, GR No. 1975, Soper, ms Fal Gn il, OR. 0.21501, Ferny 29,2016 ‘hogs Th aaa $0, No 122 Rag 2016 Fine Natal Compan Kel Pipes dng. e, Gwe bons hy 35IX. GENERAL PROVISIONS: | Section 1. The Flag ‘Section 2. National name, coher nd seal Section 3. Inmet rom Suit Foundation ofthe Rae: st gost the State Unincorporated Agencies ‘Mobil Philippines ¥. Customs Arrasie ~ 18 SCRA 1120 [1966] Del Marv, PVA ~ SI SCRA. | | | | Republi ofndncsia. Vnrns 205) (ici wth presidential immaniy) | | s4ort973} exception o general ue) | Government Oficers ‘Ministerio v. CFI ~40 SCRA 464 1971] Syquiav. Almeda-Lopez~84 SCRA 312(1978] Foreign Government ‘The Holy Sev Rosario ~238 SCRA 524 [1994] Minocherv. CA~ GR No. 142396, Feb, 1, 2003 Arigo v. Swi, GR No.206510, September 16,2014 (supa, Ar. 2, Section 2) Consent by Law ‘Carabao v. Agricultural Product Com, ~35 SCRA 224 [1970] Implied Consent DOH w. Phil Phammawealin, GR No, 182388, 20 February 2013 | ‘Exceptional Cireumstance to void inustice DOH v. Canchola~ 475 SCRA 218 [2003] | Agency Proprietary ‘United Stes v. Ginto ~ 182 SCRA G44 [1990] | ‘Section 4. Armed Forces Za | Section 10. Commuscaion Policy Section 11, Media ‘Section 12. Consultative Bol for naigenows Communes |X. AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS. Section 1. Revtsion/Amendinent Section? Direc Proposal referendum) Lambino v. COMELEC ~ 505 SCRA 160 (unstated purpose) Section3. Congressional Prerogaive Section 4, Ratification and det of ety XI, TRANSITORY PROVISIONS Section 1. First Blecions Under the New Constitaion Section 2 Team oft House Members and frst Loca Ofils ‘Section Sus of Lnes eu ober egstntonPeses Pir tthe Contin Section 4 Set of Treaties end International Agreements Secon 5 Presidewsa Term an Syncrontzation Section 6. Presidential Legilaive Powers ‘Seaion 7. Seclora Representation Section 8. Mtropotuan Author Section. SebProvinces Section 101, Security of Terre of ues Seaton 1214 Case led porto eet of New Constiion Seaton 18. Term of Carr-ver Comsioners Seaton 16. Corcer Co Serie Ofcors Section 1718 Reasusnen of series Seaton 19-21. Reversion ofan ral ih egal cguired Seaion 22 tile Abandoned tds Section 23. Advertising Entities Section 24. Private Armies Defensor Santiago v. COMELEC ~ 270 SCRA 106 [1997] and MR ~ (1997) (iniitve andSection 25. Foreign Miltary Bases, Troops or Facilites Bayan y. Zamora, GR No.138570, October 10, 2000 (VFA) ‘Section 26. Sequestration Orders Republic v,Sandiganbayan ~221 SCRA 189 [1993] (powers of PCGG) Section 27. Dae of feetty