INTRODUCTION

People v Perfecto, 43 Phil 887

Macariola v Asuncion, 114 SCRA 77
Marbury v Madison, 5 US 137 (1803)
Manila Prince hotel v GSIS, 267 SCRA 408
Marcos v Manglapus, 177 SCRA 668
Mutucvs COMELEC, 36 SCRA 228
De Leon v Esguerra, 153 SCRA 602
Francisco v House of Representatives

THE PHILIPPINES AS A STATE

Collector of Internal Revenue v. Campos-Rueda, 42 SCRA 23

Fontanilla vs. Maliaman, 94 SCRA 486
Laurel v. Misa, 77 Phil 856
Ruffy v. Chief of Staff, 75 Phil 87
Doctrine of ParensPatriae
Government of the Philippine Islands v. Monte de Piedad, 35 SCRA 738

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 Cabanas v. Pilapil, 58 SCRA 94
De Jure and De Facto Government
Co Kim Chan v. Tan Keh, 75 Phil 113
Lawyers League for a Better Philippines v. Aquino, G.R. No. 73748, May 22, 1986

THE PREAMBLE

Purpose/Function of the Preamble

Jacobson v. Massachusetts, 197 U.S. 11, 22 (1905)
Aglipay v. Ruiz, 64 Phil. 201

ARTICLE I
THE NATIONAL TERRITORY

Scope of the Philippine National Territory

Province of Cotabato vs. GRP, G.R. No. 183591, October 14, 2008
The Archipelagic Principle
Normal Baseline and Straight Baseline Methods
The UN Convention on the Law of the Sea
Republic Acts No. 3046 and 9522
Magalona v. Ermita, G.R. No. 187167, July 16, 2011

ARTICLE II
DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND STATE POLICIES

Principle Distinguished from Policy

Republicanism Defined
Essential Features
Manifestations
Sovereignty Defined
Kinds of Sovereignty
Renunciation of War
Doctrine of Incorporation
Civilian Supremacy; Role of the Military
Duty of Government; Defense of the State
Peace and Order; Protection of Life, Liberty and Property/General Welfare
Separation of Church and State
Independent Foreign Policy
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Freedom for Nuclear Weapons
Just and Dynamic Social Order
Social Justice
Respect for Human Dignity and Human Rights
Family
Youth
Fundamental Equality of Men and Women
Promotion of Health and Ecology
Doctrine of Inter-Generational Responsibility
Priority to Education, Science, Technology, etc.
Protection to Labor
Self-Reliant and Independent National Economy
Private Sector/Enterprise
Rural Development and Land Reform
Indigenous Cultural Communities
Independent People’s Organizations
Communication and Information in Nation-Building
Autonomy of Local Governments
Equal Access of Opportunities for Public Service
Honest Public Service and Full Public Disclosures

CASES:
1. Tanada vs. Angara, 272 SCRA 18
2. Reagan vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, 30 SCRA 968
3. Bacani vs. NACOCO, 100 Phil. 468
4. ACCFA vs. CUGCO, 30 SCRA 649
5. Kuroda vs. Jalandoni, 83 Phil. 171
6. Mejoff vs. Director of Prisons, 90 Phil. 70
7. Agustin vs. Edu, 88 SCRA 195
8. People vs. Lagman, 66 Phil 13
9. German vs. Barangan, 135 SCRA 514
10. PACU vs. Secretary of Education, 97 Phil 806
11. Victoriano vs. Elizalde Pope Workers’ Union, 59 SCRA 54
12. JMM Promotion and Management vs. CA, 260 SCRA 319
13. Ichong vs. Hernandez, 101 Phil. 115
14. Calalang vs. Williams, 70 Phil 726
15. Oposa vs. Factoran, G.R. No. 101083, July 30, 1993
16. Secretary of Justice vs. Lantion, G.R. No. 139465, January 18, 2000
17. Alih vs. Castro, 150 SCRA 279
18. Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Co. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 118978, May 23, 1997
19. Guingona vs. Carague, 196 SCRA 221
20. Pamatong vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 161872, April 13, 2004
21. JBL Reyes vs. Bagatsing, G.R. No. 65366, October 25, 1983
22. People vs. Pomar, 46 SCRA 440
23. Meyer vs. Nebrasca, 262 US 390
24. Basco vs. PAGCOR, 197 SCRA 52
25. Kilosbayan vs. Morato, 246 SCRA 540

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 ARTICLE IV
CITIZENSHIP

Citizenship Defined
Modes of Acquiring Citizenship
Citizens of the Philippines
Loss of Citizenship
Reacquisition of Citizenship
Marriage to an Alien Spouse
Dual Citizenship

1. Roa vs. Collector of Customs, 25 Phil 315

2. Teotimo Rodriguez TioTiam vs. Republic, 101 Phil 195
3. Maria Jeanette Tecson vs. COMELEC, G.R. NO. 161434, March 3, 2004
4. Mercado vs. Manzano, 307 SCRA 630

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 5. Co vs. HRET, G.R. Nos. 92191-92 July 30, 1991
6. Frivaldo vs. COMELEC, 174 SCRA 245
7. Valles vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 137000, August 9, 2000
8. Bengzon III vs. HRET, G.R. No. 142840, May 7, 2001
9. Republic vs. dela Rosa, 232 SCRA 785
10. Republic vs. Chule Lim, G.R. No. 153883, January 13, 2004
11. Bengzon vs. Cruz, G.R. No. 142840, May 7, 2001
12. In Re: Ching: Bar Matter No. 914, October 1, 1999
13. Poe-Llamanzares vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 221697, March 8, 2016

ARTICLE V
SUFFRAGE

Suffrage Defined
Qualifications for the Exercise
Citizenship
Age
Residence
Disqualifications

1. Faypon vs. Quirino, 96 Phil 294, 299-300

2. Romualdez vs. Regional Trial Court, 226 SCRA 408, 415
3. Velasco vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 180051, December 24, 2008
4. Ceniza vs. COMELEC, 95 SCRA 763, 772
5. People vs. Corral, 62 Phil 945, 948
6. Akbayan, et. al. vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 147066, March 26, 2001

ARTICLE VI
LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
Legislative Power
Defined
Classifications
Limitations
Non-Delegation of the Power; Exceptions
Members of Congress
Composition
Qualifications
Term of Office
Party-List System
Election
Salary
Duty of Disclosure of Interests
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Prohibitions (Disqualifications and Inhibitions)
Immunity from Arrest; Parliamentary Freedom of Speech and Debate
Internal Organization of Congress
Sessions; Quorum
Officers
Internal Rules
Discipline
Legislative Journal and Records
Legislative Process
Exclusive Origination Clause
One Bill-One Subject Rule
Passage of a Bill
Enrolled Bill
Item Veto; Doctrine of Inappropriate Provisions; Executive Impoundment
Prohibited Measures
Legislative Inquiry
Purpose
Contempt Power
Legislative Oversight
Purpose
Electoral Tribunal and Commission on Appointments
Composition
Functions
Records and Books of Accounts
Emergency Powers
Fiscal Powers
Taxation; Delegation to the President; Exemptions
Spending Power; Limitation on Appropriations; Special Funds; Riders
Initiative and Referendum

Cases:
1. Angara vs. Electoral Commission, 63 Phil. 139
Garcia vs. Macaraig, 39 SCRA 106
2. Defensor-Santiago vs. COMELEC, 270 SCRA 106
3. Rubi vs. Provincial Board of Mindoro, 39 Phil. 660
4. People vs. Vera, 65 Phil 56
5. Pelaez vs. Auditor General, 15 SCRA 569
6. Tupas vs. Ople, 137 SCRA 108
7. US vs. Ang Tang Ho, 43 Phil. 1
8. Tiovs.Videogram Regulatory Board, 151 SCRA 208
9. Tolentino vs. Secretary of Finance, G.R. No. 115455, October 30, 1995
10. PHILCOMSAT vs. Alcuaz, 180 SCRA 218
11. Ocampo vs. HRET and Mario Crespo, G.R. No. 158466, June 15, 2004
12. Quintos-Deles vs. Commission on Appointments, 177 SCRA 259
13. Ceniza vs. COMELEC, 95 SCRA 763
14. Lozada vs. COMELEC, 120 SCRA 337
15. PHILCONSA vs. Mathay, 18 SCRA 300
16. PHILCONSA vs. Enriquez, 235 SCRA 506
17. PHILCONSA vs. Enriquez, 235 SCRA 506
18. Ligot vs. Mathay, 56 SCRA 823
19. People vs. Jalosjos, G.R. No. 132875, February 3, 2000
20. Martinez vs. Morfe, G.R. No. L-34022, March 24, 1972
21. Osmena vs. Pendatun, 109 Phil. 863
22. Sampayan vs. Daza, 213 SCRA 807
23. Adaza vs. Pacana, 135 SCRA 431
24. Defensor-Santiago vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 128055, April 18, 2001
25. Avelino vs. Cuenco, 83 Phil. 17
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 26. US vs. Pons, 34 Phil. 729
27. Mabanag vs. Lopez Vito, 78 Phil. 1
28. CASCO (PHIL.) vs. Gimenez, 7 SCRA 347
29. Astorga vs. Villegas, 56 SCRA 714
30. Bondoc vs. Pineda, 201 SCRA 792
31. Lazatin vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 80007, January 25, 1988
32. Abbas vs. Senate Electoral Tribunal, 166 SCRA 651
33. Enrile vs. COMELEC, 153 SCRA 57
34. Bondoc vs. HRET, G.R. No. 86647,February 5, 1990 \
35. Daza vs. Singson, 180 SCRA 496
36. Guingona vs. Gonzales, 214 SCRA 789
37. Sarmiento vs. Mison, 156 SCRA 549
38. Arnault vs. Nazareno, 87 Phil. 29
39. Senate of the Philippines vs. Ermita, G.R. No. 16977, April 20, 2006
40. Bengzon, Jr. vs. Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, G.R. No. 89914, November 20, 1991
41. Neri vs. Senate Committee, G.R. No. 180643, March 25, 2008
42. Sabio vs. Gordon, 504 SCRA 704
43. Tatad vs. Secretary of Energy, 281 SCRA 330
44. Bengzon vs. Drilon, 208 SCRA 133
45. Veterans Federation Party vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 136781, October 6, 2000
46. BANAT vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 179295, April 21, 2009
47. AngBagongBayani vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 147589, June 26, 2001
48. Arroyo vs. De Venecia, G.R. No. 127255, August 14, 1997
49. Province of Abra vs. Hernando, 107 SCRA 104
50. Dela Cruz vs. Paras, 123 SCRA 569
51. Gonzales vs. Macaraig, GR No. 87636, November 19, 1990
52. Fabian vs. Desierto, G.R. No. 129742, September 16, 1998
53. Farinas vs. Executive Secretary, 463 Phil. 179, 205-208 (2003)
54. Quinto vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 189698, December 1, 2009
55. Tobias vs. Abalos, 239 SCRA 106
56. Aquino vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 189793, April 7, 2010
57. Senate vs. Ermita, G.R. No. 169777, April 20,2006
58. Belgica vs. Executive Secretary, G.R. No. 208566, November 19, 2013

ARTICLE VII
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

Executive Power Defined

Express/Implied/Residual Powers
The President/Vice-President
Qualifications
Election
Regular/Special
Canvassing
Presidential Electoral Tribunal
Term of Office
Oath of Office
Privileges; Executive Immunity from Suit; Executive Privilege
The Cabinet

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Prohibitions/Inhibitions
Vacancy in the Office/Rules of Succession
Temporary Disability/Serious Illness
Powers of the President
Executive Power
Appointing Power
Power of Control
Alter Ego Principle; Doctrine of Qualified Political Agency
Control vs. Supervision
Faithful Execution Clause (Take Care Clause)
Military/Emergency Powers; Calling Out Power
Pardoning Power
Borrowing Power
Diplomatic Power
Budgetary Power
Informing Power
Other Powers

CASELIST
1. Gudani vs. Senga, G.R. No. 170165, April 15, 2006
2. Villena vs. Secretary of the Interior, 67 Phil. 451
3. Neri vs. Senate Committee, G.R. No. 180643, September 4, 2008
4. National Electrification Administration vs. CA, G.R. No. 143481, February 15, 2002
5. Marcos vs. Manglapus, G.R. No. 88211 October 27, 1989
6. Pimentel, Jr. vs. Joint Committee of Congress, G.R. No. 163783, June 22, 2004
7. Estrada vs. Desierto, G.R. Nos. 146710-15, March 2, 2001
8. Civil Liberties Union vs. Executive Secretary, 194 SCRA 317
9. Bitonio vs. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 147392, March 12, 2004
10. Estrada vs. Macapagal-Arroyo, G.R. No. 146738, March 2, 2001
11. Matibag vs. Benipayo G.R. No. 149036, April 2, 2002
12. Sarmiento vs. Mison, 156 SCRA 549
13. Ople vs. Torres, G.R. No. 127685, July 23, 1998
14. Pamantasan vs. IAC, 140 SCRA 22
15. Pimentel vs. Ermita, 472 SCRA 587
16. Kilusang Mayo Uno vs. Executive Secretary Ermita, April 19 and June 20, 2006
17. Macedavs. Macaraig, Jr., 197 SCRA 771
18. Mondano vs. Silvosa, 97 Phil 143
19. Constantino and the Freedom from Debt Coalition vs. Cuisia, 472 SCRA 505
20. David vs. Ermita, G.R. No. 171396, May 3, 2006
21. Olaguer vs. Military Commission, G.R. No. 54558, May 22, 1987
22. Aquino vs. Military Commission, 63 SCRA 546
23. Legaspi vs. Minister, 115 SCRA 418
24. Barrioquinto vs. Fernandez, 82 Phil. 642
25. Torres vs. Gonzales, 152 SCRA 272
26. Ichong vs. Hernandez, 101 Phil. 1155
27. Soliven vs. Makasiar, G.R. No. 82585, November 14, 1988
28. Oliveros-Torre vs. Bayot, 58 SCRA 272
29. Cacho-Olivares vs. Ermita, G.R. No. 171396, May 3, 2006
30. Vera vs. People, 7 SCRA 152
31. Bayan Muna vs. Ermita, G.R. No. 167930, April 19, 2006
32. Biraogo vs. PTC, G.R. No. 192935, December 7, 2010
33. Senate vs. Ermita, G.R. No. 169777, April 20, 2006
34. Araullo vs. Aquino III, G.R. No. 209287, July 1, 2014

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 ARTICLE VIII
JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

Judicial PowerDefined
Where Vested
Limitations
The Supreme Court
Composition
Qualifications
Appointment
Salary
Tenure
Removal
Prohibitions

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Powers
Original Jurisdiction
Appellate Jurisdiction
Temporary Assignment of Judges
Change of Venue/Place of Trial
Appointment of Court Personnel
Administrative Supervision of Courts
Dismissal/Removal Powers
Contempt Powers
Other Powers
Decision-Making Process (En Banc/Division Cases); Stare Decisis
The Other Courts
Judicial Review
Defined
Functions
Requisites
Effects of Declaration of Unconstitutionality
Political Question
The Judicial and Bar Council
Composition
Function
Role of Congress in the Judicial Process; Limitations
Independence of the Judiciary

CASES
1. Santiago, Jr. vs. Bautista, 32 SCRA 188
2. Echegaray vs. Secretary of Justice, G.R. No. 132601, January 19, 1999
3. Javellana vs. Executive Secretary, 50 SCRA 30
4. Angara vs. Electoral Commission, 63 Phil 139
5. Aquino vs. Enrile, 59 SCRA 183
6. Almario vs. Alba, 127 SCRA 69
7. Sanidad vs. COMELEC, 73 SCRA 333
8. Lopez vs. Roxas, 17 SCRA 756
9. Lina vs. Purisima, 82 SCRA 244
10. Jandusay vs. Court of Appeals, 172 SCRA 376
11. Maniago vs. Court of Appeals, 253 SCRA 674
12. Disomangcop vs. Datumanong, 444 SCRA 203
13. Salonga vs. Pano, 134 SCRA 438
14. Ynot vs. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 74457, March 20, 1987
15. People vs. Pilotin, 65 SCRA 635
16. Kilosbayan vs. Guingona, G.R. No. 113375, May 5, 1994
17. Tatad vs. Garcia, 243 SCRA 436
18. Republic vs. Hereda, 119 SCRA 411
19. Zaldivar vs. Gonzales, G.R. Nos. 79690-707, October 7, 1988
20. In Re: Edillon, 84 SCRA 554
21. In Re: Cunanan, 94 Phil 534
22. De Guzman vs. People, 119 SCRA 337
23. Nitafan vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, 152 SCRA 284
24. De La Llana vs. Alba, 112 SCRA 294
25. Garcia vs. Macaraig, 39 SCRA 106
26. Legaspi vs. CSC, 150 SCRA 530
27. David vs. Ermita, G.R. No. 171396, May 3, 2006
28. Estrada vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 148560, November 19, 2001
29. Tanada vs. Cuenco, 103 Phil 1051
30. IBP vs. Zamora, G.R. No. 141284, August 15, 2000
31. Ople vs. Torres, 293 SCRA 141
32. Fabian vs. Desierto, 295 SCRA 470

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 33. Baker vs. Carr, 369 US 186
34. In Re: Manzano, 166 SCRA 246
35. People vs. Gacott, G.R. No. 116049, July 13, 1995
36. De Castro vs. JBC, G.R. No. 191002, March 17. 2010
37. Bengzon vs. Drilon, G.R. No. 103524, April 15, 1992
38. Fuentes vs. Office of the Ombudsman, G.R. No. 124295, October 23, 2001
39. Judge Dadole vs. COA, G.R. No. 125350, December 3, 2002

CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS

Independence of the Commissions

Members of the Commission
Qualifications
Inhibitions
Rotational Scheme of Appointment
Vacancies
Decision-Making
Review of Commission’s Decision
Rule-Making
Reporting
Civil Service Commission
Scope of the Civil Service
Classification of Positions

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Functions/Powers of the Commission
Personnel Actions
Commission on Elections
Functions/Powers of the Commission
En Banc/Division Cases
Commission on Audit
Functions/Powers of the Commission

1. CSC vs. Dacoycoy, G.R. No. 135805, April 29, 1999

2. Delos Santos vs. Mallare, 87 Phil 289, 298
3. Lapinid vs. CSC, 197 SCRA 106
4. Dumayas, Jr. vs. COMELEC, G.R. Nos. 141952-53, April 20, 2001
5. Ambil, Jr. vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 143398, October 25, 2000
6. Mathay, Jr. vs. CSC, G.R. No. 130214, August 9, 1999
7. Bitonio vs. COA, G.R. No. 147392, March 12, 2004
8. Manila Public School Teachers Association vs. Secretary of Education, G.R. No. 95445, August
6, 1991
9. Aruelo vs. CA, G.R. No. 107852, October 20, 1993
10. Alunan III vs. Mirasol, G.R. No. 108399, July 31, 1997
11. Davao Water District vs. CSC and COA, G.R. Nos. 95237-8, September 13, 1991
12. Cayetano vs. Monsod, 201 SCRA 210, 214
13. Commission on Human Rights Employees Association vs. Commission on Human Rights, G.R.
14. No. 155336, November 25, 2004
15. Alvarez vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 142527, March 1, 2001
16. Gaminde vs. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 140335, December 13, 2000
17. Brilliantes vs. Yorac, G.R. 93867, December 18, 1990
18. Economic and Intelligence and Investigation Bureau vs. CA, G.R. No. 129133, November 25,
1998
19. National Housing Authority vs. Juco, 134 SCRA 172
20. Flores, et. al. vs. Drilon and Gordon, G.R. No. 104732, June 22, 1993
21. Peralta vs. Mathay, 38 SCRA 256, 258
22. Matibag vs. Benipayo, G.R. 149036, April 2, 2002
23. Montejo vs. COMELEC, 242 SCRA 415
24. Tan vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 112093, October 4, 1994
25. Philippine Press Institute vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 119654, May 22, 1995
26. Development Bank of the Philippines vs. COA, G.R. No. 88435, January 16, 2002

LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Local Government Units
Local Autonomy
Sources of Revenues
Power of General Supervision by the President
Creation/Division/Merger/Abolition
Elective Local Officials
Term of Office
Local Government Code
Autonomous Regions
Enactment of Organic Acts
Powers and Functions
Special Metropolitan Political Subdivisions
Regional Development Councils
1. San Juan vs. CSC, 196 SCRA 69
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 2. Ganzon vs. CA, 200 SCRA 271
3. Manila Electric Company vs. Province of Laguna, G.R. No. 131359, May 5, 1999
4. Pimentel vs. Aguirre, G.R. No. 132988, July 19, 2000
5. Borja vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 133495, September 3, 1998
6. Pelaez vs. Auditor General, 15 SCRA, 569, 576
7. Alvarez vs. Guingona, G.R. No. 18303, January 31, 1996
8. Judge Dadole vs. COA, G.R. No. 125350, December 3, 2002
9. Magtajas vs. Pryce Properties, G.R. No. 111097, July 20, 1994
10. MMDA vs. Bel-Aire Village, G.R. No. 135962, March 27, 2000
11. Abella vs. COMELEC, 201 SCRA 253, 270
12. Ordillo vs. COMELEC, 192 SCRA 100
13. Tan vs. COMELEC, 142 SCRA 727
14. League of Cities of the Philippines vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 176951, February 11, 2011
15. Garcia vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 111511, October 5, 1993
16. Ganzon vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 93252, August 5, 1991
17. Disomangcop vs. Secretary of Public Works and Highways, G.R. No. 149848, November
25, 2004

ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS

Public Office as a Public Trust

Impeachment
Defined
Impeachable Officials
Grounds
Procedure
Limitations
Sandiganbayan
Composition
Jurisdiction
Decisions
Office of the Ombudsman
Composition

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Qualifications/Disqualifications
Appointment; Term; Rank and Salary
Powers and Functions
Special Prosecutor
Ill-Gotten Wealth
Financial Accommodations
Transparency
1. Romulo vs. Yniguez, 141 SCRA 263
2. Francisco vs. House of Representatives, G.R. No. 160261, November 10, 2003
3. Acop vs. Ombudsman, 248 SCRA 566
4. Camanag vs. Guerrero, G.R. No. 121017, February 17, 1997
5. Almonte vs. Vasquez, 244 SCRA 266
6. Uy vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 105965-70, March 20, 2001
7. Hagad vs. Dadole, 241 SCRA 242
8. Macalino vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 140199-200, February 6, 2002
9. Presidential Ad-hoc Fact Find

NATIONAL ECONOMY AND PATRIMONY

Goals of the National Economy

Regalian Doctrine
Classification of Public Lands
Ancestral Lands/Domains
Stewardship Concept
Transfer of Lands
Filipinization of Areas of Investment
Public Utilities
Preferential Use of Filipino Labor
Trade Policy
Reservoir of National Talents; Practice of Profession
Cooperatives; GOCCs
Temporary State Take-Over

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Nationalization of Industries
Central Monetary Authority
Seville vs. National Development Company, G.R. No. 129401, February 2, 2001
Pilipino Telephone Corporation vs. NTC, G.R. No. 138295, August 28, 2003
Chavez vs. Public Estates Authority, G.R. No. 133250, November 11, 2003
Ramirez vs. Vda. De Ramirez, 111 SCRA 740
Republic vs. CA, 172 SCRA 1
Lee vs. Director of Lands, G.R. No. 128195, October 3, 2001
Association of Philippine Coconut Dessicators vs. Philippine Coconut Authority, G.R. No.
110526, February 10, 1998
Manila Prince Hotel vs. GSIS, 267 SCRA 408
La BugalB’laan Tribal Association vs. DENR, G.R. No. 127882, December 1, 2004, February 1,
2005
JG Summit Holdings vs. CA, et. al., G.R. No. 124293, September 24, 2003

SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS

Social Justice
Labor
Agrarian Reform
Urban Land Reform and Housing
Health
Women
People’s Organizations
Human Rights
Commission on Human Rights
1. Association of Small Landowners vs. Secretary of Agrarian Reform, G.R. No. 78742, July
14, 1989
2. Philippine Telegraph and Telephone Co. vs. NLRC, G.R. No. 118978, May 23, 1997
3. Carino vs. Commission on Human Rights, G.R. No. 96681, December 2, 1991

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 EDUCATION, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, ARTS, CULTURE, AND SPORTS

Goals of the State on Education

Right to Education
Academic Freedom
Filipinization of Educational Institutions
Budgetary Priority; Tax Exemptions
Religious Education in Public Schools
Language
DECS vs. San Diego, 180 SCRA 534
De La Salle University vs. CA, et. al., G.R. No. 127980, December 19, 2007
UP Board of Regents vs. William, G.R. No. 134625, August 31, 1999
Camacho vs. Coresis, G.R. No. 134372, August 22, 2002
University of the Philippines vs. Judge Ayson, 176 SCRA 571
Guzman vs. National University, 142 SCRA 699
Abra Valley College, Inc. vs. Aquino, 162 SCRA 106
CASES LANG ANG NAKAUPLOAD, WALANG TOPCS:

THE FAMILY

Republic vs. Dagdag, G.R. No. 109975, February 9, 2001

Imbong vs. Ochoa, G.R. No. 204819, April 8, 2014
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Angat River Irrigation System vs. Angat River Workers Union, 102 Phil. 789
Mobil Philippines vs. CustomsArrastre Service, 18 SCRA 1120
Ministerio vs. Court of First Instance, 40 SCRA 463
Festejo vs. Fernando, 94 Phil. 504
Commissioner of Public Highways vs. San Diego, 31 SCRA 616, 625
Republic vs. Sandiganbayan, 484 SCRA 119
Carpio vs. Executive Secretary, 206 SCRA 290
PLDT Co. vs. NTC, 190 SCRA 717, 734, 736-737

AMENDMENTS OR REVISIONS

Gonzales vs. COMELEC, 21 SCRA 774, 837

Defensor Santiago vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 127325, March 19, 1997
Lambino vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 174153, October 25, 2006
Occena vs. COMELEC, 104 SCRA 1

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