NEW VERSITY ATENEO DE MANILA UN SCHOOL OF LAW CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I- SYLLABUS (Candelaria) ISY 2018-19] a8069 August 2008 Basic References: Joaquin G. Beas, $.J., The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines: A Commentary, 2009 Edition Joaquin G. Bernas. 5.J., The Intent of the 1986 Constitution Writers, 1995. ARTICLE I, The National Territory Validity of RA. 9255 (New Baselines Law of 2009) **Magallona v, Exec. Sec. Ermita, GR 187167, August 16, 2011 (Valid law) “**PCA Case No, 2013-19, In the Matter of the South China Sea Arbitration, 12 July 2016 ARTICLE Il. Declaration of Principles and State Policies Preliminary issue: Legat Value of Article IT “Kilosbayan v. Morato ~ 246 SCRA 540 [1995] and MR-250 SCRA 130 {1995} *Tondo Medical v. CA ~ 527 SCRA 746 [2007] (Not self-executory) ** BCDA v. COA ~ 580 SCRA 295 [2009] (Not source of rights) Espina v. Zamora, Jr.~ 631 SCRA 17 [2010] (Not self-executory) (in relation to A2, Sec. ly **Ocampo v. Rear Admiral Enriquez, GR 225973, November 8, 2016 (Not self-executory) (im relation to A2, Sees. 2, 11, 13, 23, 26, 27 & 28 ; A3, See. 1, A7, Sec. 17, All, Sec. 1, ALA, Sec. 3 (2) & A1B, See. 26) Sec. 1. Philippines as a Democratic and Republican State People Territory Government Functions of Government Constituent v Ministrant Bacani v. NACOCO ~ 100 PHIL, 468 [1956] (Government; functions; incorporated) Incorporated Bacani v. NACOCO ~ 100 PHIL. 468 [1956] (Government; functions; incorporated)Fie Con} Coen SY201819 Urcorperated ACC] Unincenon eg USES. 30 SCRA 649. [1969] (Government; functions PvtA Pansted) (read with Bac: NACOCO) Republic ys08 SCRA $16 [1975] (Government factions: unincorporated) Fane Ys Judge of CFL of Rizal ~ 99 SCRA 660 [1980] (Government; functions: unincorporated) Example S Of government exercising its fmctions through corporations oF Instrumentalities ee " (a Government-owned or controlled corporations IVEP v. Reyes ~ 483 SCRA 526 [2006] (Government; sovereign function) “Ramiseal v, Sandiganbayan — 499 SCRA 375 [2006] (Government; GOCC: AFP-RSBS) Alzaga v. Sandiganbayan ~ SOS SCRA 848 [2006] (Government; GOCCs AFP-RSBS) “Javier v. Sandiganbayan — $99 SCRA 324 [2009] (Private sector representative to National Book Development Board; governmental) Instrumentatities *#MIAA v. CA ~ 498 SCRA 591 [2006] (Government instrumentality vested with corporate powers: not GOCC) “Boy Scouts of the Philippines v. COA ~ 651 SCRA 146 [2011] (Public corporation) **Funa v, MECO and COA, GR 193462, February 4, 2014 (MECO not GOCC): sui generis Quasi-public corporations “*Phil Society v. COA — $34 SCRA 112 [2007] (Quasi-public corporation; private but with public character; charter test not applicable) State universities **Serana v. Sandiganbayan ~ $42 SCRA 224 [2008] (U.P. Board of Regents student nominee; governmental) nd De Fe rnment *#Co Kim Cham v, Valdez Tan Keh ~ 75 PHIL. 113 [1945] (Government; de facto) **Letter of Associate Justice Puno ~ 210 SCRA $88 [1992] (Government; revolution) ‘**Republic_v. Sandiganbayan, GR 104768, July 21, 2003 (Rights during interregnum) Sovereignty “People v. Gozo ~ 5 SCRA 476 [1973] (Auto-limitation)Sec, 2, International Law and Philippine Municipal Law Adoption of ternatin Setar mal Law and the doctrine of incorporation Treaties and Agreemenis "Erde. Jlandoni— 83 PHIL. 171 (niemational humanitarian law and fSenerally accepted principles of international law) ya V. Executive Secretary Romulo, GR 162230, April 28, 2010 and (MR) + AUgUSt 12,2014 Treaty of Peace) [Tallada v, Angara~272 SCRA 18 [1997] (GATT-WTO) {Bayan v. Zamora, GRe 138570, October 10, 2000 (VFA) “*Saguisag v. Exec, Secretary, GR 212426, January 12, 2016 and MR, July 26, 2016 affieming 1* judgment. (EDCA) "Bayan v. Romulo, GR 159618, Feb. 12011 (RP-US Non-Surrender Agreement) ‘Deutsche Bank v. CIR. GR 188550, August 28, 2013 (Tax treaty) *CBK Power v. CIR, 746 SCRA 93 International law in retation to munteipal law “Lim v, Exec. Secretary, GR 151445, April 11, 2002 (Balikatan Exercises) Shangri-La v. Developers, GR 159938, March 31, 2006 (Intellectual property rights) Philip Morris, Inc. v. Fortune Tobacco Corporation, GR 158589, June 27, 2006 (Intellectual property rights) Ecole de Cuisine v. Renaud Cointreau, GR 185830, June 5, 2013 (Intellectual property rights) Recognition of foreign judgments: general principles of law **Mijares v. Ranada, GR 139325, April 12, 2005 (Alien Torts Act) Soft law **Pharmaceutical v. DOH, GR 173034, October 9, 2007 (World Health Assemble guidelines not a treaty) “*Knights of Rizal v. DMCI, GR 213948, April 25, 2017 (Venice Charter as mere guidelines) Adherence to peace, freedom, amity See. 3. Civilian Supremacy “IBP v. Zamora, GR 141284, August 15, 2000 (Deployment of marines) Role of the Armed Forces See. 4, Duy of Government to the People Sec, 5. Maintenance of Peace and OrderKilosbayan v, Mor (Mere guidelines) > *49SCRA $40 1995} and MR —250 SCRA 130 (1995) Sec, © Separation of Church and State Sec, 7, Independem Foreign Policy a V. Exec, Secretary, GR 151445, April 11, 2002 (supra, Sec. 2) (President and foreign relations) Sagulsag v. Exec, Seeetary, GR 212426, January 12,2016 and MR, July 26,2016 aff the 1* judgment (supra, See. 2 See. 8. Freedom from Nuclear Weapons Bayan v, Zamora, GR 138570, October 10, 2000 (supra. Sec. 2) Sec. 9. Social Order See. 10. Social Justice See. 11. Personal Dignity and Human Rights See. 12, Family Life: Mother: Unborn Family Unborn *Roe v. Wade ~ 410 US 113 [1973] (Right to life v. abortion policy) ‘**lmbong v. Ochoa, GR 204819, April 8, 2014 (RH law) Rights and Duty of Parents / Aid from Governmem Meyer v. Nebraska - 262 US 390 [1922] (Language) Pierce v. Society of Sisters - 262 US $10 [1925] (Public schooling) *Wisconsin v, Yoder ~ 40 LW 4476 [1972] (Compulsory education; note that this Pertains to statute; read with the policy on compulsory elementary education Al4, See, 2(2)) Ginsberg v. New York — 390 US 629 [1968] (Parens patriae) Orceo v. COMELEC = GR 190779, 26 March 2010 (Rights are not absolute and ‘can be restricted by government) Sec. 13. Vital Role of Youh Boy Scouts of the Philippines v. COA, GR 177131, 07 June 2011 (Public purpose of BSP) (supra. See. 1) See. 14. Role of Women and Equality of Men and Women **Garcia v, Drilon, GR 173267, June 25, 2013 (VAWC; discrimination) Sec. 15. Right to Health Imbong v. Ochoa, GR 204819, April 8, 2014 (RH law) (supra. See. 12)See. See. Sec See 16, Right to a Balanced and Healthful Ecology ‘Oposa v. Factoran ~ 224 SCRA 792 {1993} (Inter-generational justice and responsibiliy) LUDA. CA ~ 231 SCRA 292 [1994] and 251 SCRA 42 [1995] (Water potion) MMDA ¥. Concerned Resident, GR 171947, December 18, 2008 (Continuing ‘mandamus 2TAtigo v. Swit GR 206510, September 16,2014 (Damage to reef) “*Resident Marine Mammals v. Secretary Reyes, GR 180771, April 21, 2015. (Standing) ‘sPaje v. Casio - 749 SCRA 39 [2015] (Writ of kalikasan) {West Tower v. PIC - 798 SCRA 292 (Precautionary principle not applied) **International Service v. Greenpeace, GR 209271, December 8, 2015 and MR, July 26, 2016 reversing |* judgment. (GMO) . “LNL Archipelago v. Agham Party List, GR 2091651, April 12, 2016 (Writ of kalikasan not applied) 17, Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports 18. Labor Protection Philippine National Bank v. Dan Padao, GR 180849, November 2011 (Economic significance of workforce) 19. Self Reliant and Independent National Economy "Garcia v. BOI — 191 SCRA 288 [1990] (Independent policy) Tafa v, Angara - 272 SCRA 18 [1997] (supra preliminary issue, See. 2) (Not isolationist policy) 20. Role of Private Sector 21. Promotion of Comprehensive Rural and Agrarian Policy Wilson P. Gamboa v. Finance Secretary Margarito B. Teves, et al., GR 176579, 28 June 2011 22. Promotion of Rights of Indigenous Cultural Communities 23. Community-based Private Organizations 24. Vital Role of Communications 28. Local Autonomy Rodolfo G. Navarro, etal. v. Exee. Secretary Eduardo Ermita, et al., GR 180050, 12 April 2011 (Liberal construction) Belgica v. Ochoa, GR 208566, 19 November 2013 (PDAF) (supra. Sec. 25)See. 26. Equal Access to Potisiat (Opportunities and Political Dynasties itoge, not ari) **Pamatong v. COMELEG. 4g SCRA 96 [2004] (Mere privilege, not 86%) Soul G. Navarro, etal. Frese Secretary Eduardo Sec. 25) Belsicav- Ochoa, GR 208556, 19 November 2013 (PDAP) See. 27. Honesty and imegeity in Publie Service ea Pmapils- Baldoz v. COA. GR 199114, July 16,2 See. 28. Full Public Disclosure sive privilege) . Neti v. Senate, GR 180643, March 28, 2008 (Execut Tosa oak inopre8e Wilson P. Gamboa v. Finance Secretary Margarito B. a al ‘na Constantino-David, et + inci Ricky. A. Pollo v. Chairperson a coniehay 7 181881, October 18, 2011 (Requirement of privacy rghis) Ingen 4 ine Savings Bank and Pascual M ? currency deposit Philippi ns Savings Kebruay 952012 (Sesrcy afin crency epcal) tn Re Pha tion of Court Records, February 14, 2012 **In Re: Production of Cou disclosure of court records) i ats