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SCHOOL OF LAW
Course Description This 2-unit course is a branch of public law which deals
with the body of laws, rules, procedures, and institutions
designed to respect, promote and protect human rights at the
national, regional and international level.
Classroom Rules A student with four (4) absences shall be dropped from the
course and will get a failing grade. No use of cellphones
during class. No coaching during recitation. Submission of
Assessment Tasks within the prescribed deadlines.
Observance of ethical rules on research while doing the
writing tasks.
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I. INTRODUCTION
i. Definition of Human Rights
Constitutional Provisions
United Nations Definition
vii. Overview of the Commission on Human Rights [CHR] (Mandate, Powers, and
Functions
CASES:
Cario vs Commission on Human Rights - G.R. No. 96681, December 2, 1991
Simon vs Commission on Human Rights - G.R. No. 100150, January 5, 1994
EPZA vs Commission on Human Rights - G.R. No. 101476, April 14, 1992
PBM Emp. Org v PBM Co., Inc., 51 SCRA 189 (1973)
Baldoza v Dimaano, 71 SCRA 152 (1976)
David v Arroyo, 489 SCRA 160 (2006)
Southern Hemisphere Engagement Network, Inc. v Anti-Terrorism Council, 632
SCRA 146 (2010)
Ocampo vs Enriquez, Marcos, et al - GR No. 22593, November 8, 2016
Government of HK vs Olalia, GR No. 153875, April 19, 2007
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CASES
People v Andre Marti, 193 SCRA 57 (1991)
Waterhouse Drug v NLRC, GR 113271 (16 Oct 1997)
Zulueta v CA, 253 SCRA 699
Gamboa v Chan, 677 SCRA 385 (2012)
Rule of Procedure on Environmental Cases, Rule 7, Part III, A.M. No. 09-6-8-SC
Oposa v Factoran, Jr 224 SCRA 792 (1993)
Laguna Lake Devt Authority v CA 7 Dec 1995, GR 120865-71
MMDA v Concerned Residents of Manila Bay 18 Dec 2008, GR 171947-48
In Re Yamashita, 327 US 1 (1946)
David v Arroyo, 489 SCRA 160 (2006)
ASSESSMENT TASKS:
CASES
People of the Philippines v.s Leo Echegaray, [G.R. No. 117472. June 25, 1996]
Imbong vs Ochoa, et al GR No. 204819, April 8, 2014
Basa vs Workmens Compensation Commission and Republic of the Philippines,
GR No L-43098, March 30, 1981
Biscarra vs Workmens Compensation Commission, GR No. L-43425, January
22, 1980
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OPEN FORUM
CASES
Knights of Rizal vs DMCI, GR No. 213948, April 25, 2017
Manila Prince Hotel vs GSIS, GR No. 122156, February 3, 1997
Magdalena State Inc., vs Kapisanan ng mga Manggagawa
Gold City Integrated Post Service vs NLRC, 245 SCRA 627
SSS vs Court of Appeals, 175 SCRA 686
PBM Employees vs PBM Steel, 51 SCRA 189
OPEN FORUM
CASES
OPEN FORUM
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OPEN FORUM
CASES
Secretary of National Defense vs Manalo, 568 SCRA 1
Razon vs Tagtiis, 606 SCRA 598 (2009), 612 SCRA 685 (2010)
Rubrico vs MAcapagal Arroyo, 613 SCRA 233 (2010)
Boac vs CAdapan, 649 SCRA 618
Rodriguez vs Macapagal Arroyo, 662 SCRA 312 (2011)
Navia vs Pardico, 673 SCRA 618 (2012)
Canlas vs Napico Homeowners Association, 554 SCRA 208 (2008)
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Grading System:
Class Standing (Recitations and Written Output (one group report and 3 individual writing
tasks) - 30%
Midterm Examination 30%
Final Exam 40%
TOTAL 100%
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