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CASES

1. The Philippine Congress enacted a law which provides for the imposition of tax on religious activities
such as holding masses and holding of procession and prayer rally in public places.
a. What section of Article II is the case related?
b. Was the action of the Philippine Congress correct according to that section?
c. Briefly explain.
2. In 2010, Japan treacherously attacked the Philippines by bombing the vital military instillation such as
the Camp Aguinaldo and Fort Bonifacio and subsequently launched a military offensive against the
Philippines. The next day, the Congress of the Philippines by two thirds vote of all its members
declared war against Japan.
a. What section of Article II is the case related?
b. Was the action of the Philippine Congress correct according to that section?
c. Briefly explain.
3. President Noynoy signed Executive Order No. 143 which directs the Department of Science and
Technology to initiate a comprehensive research program for the development of nuclear weapon as
part of our strategic defense program. The Executive Order also covers the reconstruction of the
Bataan Nuclear Power Plant to its full operational capabilities in order to meet the present power crisis
faced by our country.
a. What section of Article II is the case related?
b. Was the action of the President correct according to that section?
c. Briefly explain.
4. The Congress of the Philippines passed a law that repeals the provision of the Local Government Code
of 1991 regarding local autonomy. The law provides that all actions and decisions of the local
government shall be approved first by the President before it will be implemented.
a. What section of Article II is the case related?
b. Was the action of the Philippine Congress correct according to that section?
c. Briefly explain.
5. The President of the Philippines realizing the economic gains it will have by establishing close
economic relations with communist country signed a treaty of economic cooperation with China,
Russia and Cuba. However, the US expressed opposition to this action of the Philippine President and
threatens that it will withdraw its military aid to the Philippines if it was ratified by the Philippine
congress. Due to this pressure from the US government, the Philippine Congress did not ratify the said
treaty.
a. What section of Article II is the case related?
b. Was the action of the Philippine Congress correct according to that section?
c. Briefly explain.
6. Japan invaded the Philippines. Due to preemptive strike launched by Japan, the military capability of
the AFP was reduced to 40 percent. In order defend the Philippines, the President ordered every
citizen to render personal and military service and those who shall refuse will be imprisoned.
a. What section of Article II is the case related?
b. Was the action of the President correct according to that section?
c. Briefly explain.
7. The President of the Philippines directed General Guevarra to launch an all out war against the MILF.
Gen. Guevarra believing that military action is not the solution to the conflict in Mindanao refused to
follow the order and instead formed a peace panel to negotiate peace. Due to his insubordination, the
President relieved Gen. Guevarra from his position and placed under the Court Martial trial.
a. What section of Article II is the case related?
b. Was the action of the President correct according to that section?
c. Briefly explain.
8. The newly elected president, knowing that he has the support of the Military declared himself as the
King of the Philippines who shall exercise unlimited powers including the executive, legislative and
judicial powers.
a. What section of Article II is the case related?
b. Was the action of the President correct according to that section?
c. Briefly explain.
9. The President issued an Executive Order No. 144, directing all government agencies to refrain from
releasing official documents to the public, especially the one that is related to financial transactions,
in order to prevent harassment to the government officials.
a. What section of Article II is the case related?
b. Was the action of the President correct according to that section?
c. Briefly explain.
10 The President appointed his close relatives, including his brother, sister, aunt, uncle, nephew, niece
etc. in almost all Cabinet positions. Aside from this majority of the seats in Senate and House of
Representatives are somehow related to the President either by blood or by affinity. In addition,
seventy percent of the elected local officials in Luzon including governors and mayors are also his
close relatives.
a. What section of Article II is the case related?
b. Was the action of the President correct according to that section?
c. Briefly explain.

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