Constitutional Law 2

Preliminaries

Constitutional Supremacy
Case:
Manila Prince Hotel v. GSIS, 267 SCRA 408

Article I. National Territory

Cases:
Magalona v. Ermita, 655 SCRA 476 (2011)
Most Rev. Arigo, et. al., v. Swift, et. al., G.R. No. 206510, September 16, 2014
PH-CN-20160712-Republic of the Philippines v. People’s Republic of China
Republic of the Philippines v. Province of Palawan, et. al, G.R. No. 170867, December 4, 2018
Republic v. Provincial Government of Palawan, G.R. No. 170867, January 21, 2020 (Motion for
Reconsideration)

Article II. Declaration of Policies and State Policies

State, Government, Sovereignty

Cases:
Co Kim Cham v. Valdez Tan Key, 75 Phil. 130 (1945)
In re Letter of Associate Justice Puno, 210 SCRA 589 (1988)
Republic v. Sandiganbayan, 407 SCRA 10 (2003)
Province of North Cotabato v. GRP Peace Panel, 568 SCRA 402 (2008)
Philippine Constitution Association (PHILCONSA), et al. v. Philippine Government (GPH), et
al,
G.R. No. 218406/G.R. No. 218761/G.R. No. 204355/G.R. No. 218407/G.R. No. 204354.
November 29, 2016
Laya v. Veterans National Bank, Laya v. Philippine Veterans Bank, GR No. 205813,
January 10, 2018
Metropolitan Waterworks Sewerage System v. Quezon City, GR No. 194388,
November 7, 2018

Sovereignty as auto-limitation and diplomatic immunities

Cases:
Reagan vs. Commission of Internal Revenue, 30 SCRA 968
Tanada v. Angara, 272 SCRA 18
International Catholic Migration Commission v. Calleja, G.R. No. 85750, September 28, 1990,
190 SCRA 130
World Health Organization v. Aquino, G.R. No. L-35131, November 29, 1972, 48 SCRA 242

Nature of Constitutional provisions and principles

Cases:
Saturnino C. Ocampo, et al. vs. Rear Admiral Ernesto C. Enriquez, et al, G.R. No. 225973/G.R.
No. 225984/G.R. No. 226097/G.R. No. 226116/G.R. No. 226117/G.R. No. 226120/G.R. No.
226294. November 8, 2016
Manila Prince Hotel v. GSIS, 267 SCRA 409 (1997)
Oposa v. Factoran, Jr., 224 SCRA 792 (1993)
Joint Ship Manning Group, Inc., et. al. v. Social Security System, G.R. No. 247471, July 07,
2020
MMDA v. Concerned Residents of Manila Bay, 574 SCRA 611 (2008)
Cervantes, et. al., v. H.E. Benigno Simeon Aquino III, G.R. No. 210805, May 11, 2021

Incorporation Clause
Cases:
Mejoff v. Director of Prisons, 90 Phil. 70 (1951)
Kuroda v. Jalandoni, 83 Phil. 171 (1949)
Razon, Jr. v. Tagitis, 606 SCRA 598 (2009)
Agustin v. Edu, 88 SCRA 195
Bayan Muna v. Romulo, 641 SCRA 244 (2011)
Poe-Llamanzares v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 221697, March 8, 2016
Gerardo, et. al, v. Zamora, et. al., G.R. No. 143855, September 21, 2010
Vinuya v. Romulo, 619 SCRA 533 (2010)
Pharmaceutical and Health Care Association of the Philippines v. Duque III, 535 SCRA 265
Republic v. Sandiganbayan, 135 SCRA 706

Separation of Church and State, principle of non-abortion, social justice, right to balanced and
healthful ecology, policy of public disclosure
Cases:
Bishop Shinji Amari v. Villaflor, G.R. No. 224521, February 17, 2020
James M. Imbong, et. al., v. Hon. Paquito N. Ochoa, et. al., G.R. Nos. 204819, 204934, April 8,
2014
Alliance for the Family Foundation, Philippines, Inc. (ALFI), et al. vs. Hon. Janette L. Garin, et
al./Maria Concepcion S. Noche, et al. Vs. Hon. Janette L. Garin, et al.
G.R. No. 217872/G.R. No. 221866. August 24, 2016
Oposa v. Factoran, G.R. No. 101083, July 30, 1993, 224 SCRA 792
SJS v. Atienza, G.R. No. 156052, March 7, 2007, 517 SCRA 657
MMDA v. Concerned Residents of Manila, 474 SCRA 611
Laguna Lake Development Authority v. CA, GR 110120, March 16, 1994
Calalang v. Williams, 70 Phil. 726
Province of North Cotabato v. GRP Peace Panel on Ancestral Domain, G.R. No. 183591,
October 14, 2008, 568 SCRA 402
Marquez v. COMELEC, G.R, No. 244274, September 3, 2019
National Federation of Hog Farmers, Inc., et. al., v. Board of Investments, G.R. No. 205835,
June 23, 2020

Article VI. Legislative Department

Legislative power
Cases:
Garcia v. Commission on Elections, 237 SCRA 273 (1996)
Vera v. Avelino, 77 Phil. 192 (1946)

Separation of powers
Cases:
Angara v. Electoral Commission, 63 Phil. 139
Senate v. Ermita, 488 SCRA 1 (2006)
Arroyo v. De Venecia, 277 CRA 268
KMU v. NEDA Director General, 487 SCRA 623 (2006)
Office of the Court Administrator v. Reyes, 621 SCRA 511 (2010)
Belgica, et. al., v. Ochoa, et. al., G.R. No. 208566/G.R. No. 208493/G.R. No. 209251. November
11, 2013
ABAKADA GURO v. Purisima, G.R. No. 166715, August 14, 2008, 405 SCRA 614
People v. Sandiganbayan (Fourth Division), G.R. Nos. 185729-32, June 26, 2013, 699 SCRA
713
In Re: Production of Court Records and Documents and the Attendance of Court officials and
employees as witnesses under the subpoenas of February 10, 2012 and 89the various letters for
the Impeachment Prosecution Panel dated January 19 and 25, 2012, Resolution February 14,
2012

Non-delegability of legislative power

Cases:
Eastern Shipping Lines v. POEA, 166 SCRA 533 (1988)
Tatad v. Secretary of Energy, 281 SCRA 330 (1997)
Sema v. Commission on Elections, 558 SCRA 700 (2008)
Abakada Guro, et al v. Hon. Cesar Purisima, 562 SCRA 251 (2008)
Camid v. Office of the President, 448 SCRA 711 (2005)
Vivas v. Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, G.R. No. 191424, August 7, 2013,
703 SCRA 290 (2013)
Defensor Santiago v. Commission on Elections, 270 SCRA 106 (1997)
Philippine Communications Satelite Corp. v. Alcuaz, 180 SCRA 218 (1989)
Employees Confederation of the Philippines v. National Wages and Productivity Commission,
201 SCRA 759 (1991)
Philippine Coconut Producers Federations Inc. v. Republic of the Philippines, 663 SCRA 514
(2012)
Divinagracia v. Consolidated Broadcasting System, Inc., 584 SCRA 213 (2009)
Gerochi v. Department of Energy, 527 SCRA 696 (2007)
Philippine International Trading Corp. v. Angeles, 263 SCRA 421 (1996)
Tio v. Videogram, 151 SCRA 208 (1987)
DOTR v. Philippine Petroleum Sea Transport Association, GR No. 230107, July 24, 2018

Composition
Cases:
Tobias v. Abalos, 239 SCRA 106 (1994)
Ang Ladlad LGBT Party v. Commission on Elections, 618 SCRA 32 (2010)
Bagabuyo v. Commission on Elections, 573 SCRA 290 (2008)
Social Justice Society v. Dangerous Drugs Board, et al, 570 SCRA 410 (2008)
Sema v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 177597, July 16, 2008
ABC (Alliance for Barangay Concerns) Party List v. Commission on Elections, 646 SCRA 93
(2011)
BANAT v. Commission on Elections, 586 SCRA 210 (2009); 592 SCRA 294 (2009)
Alliance for Rural and Agrarian Reconstruction, Inc. v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No.
192803, December 10, 2013, 712 SCRA 54
Coalition of Association of Senior Citizens in the Philippines v. Commission on Elections, G.R.
Nos. 206844-45, July 23, 2013, 701 SCRA 786
Atong Paglaum, Inc. v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 204486, April 2, 2013, 694 SCRA
486
Abang Lingkod Party-List (Abang Lingkod) v. Commission on Elections, 708 SCRA 133
Ang Partido ng mga Pilipinong Marino, Inc. (ANGKLA) v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No.
246816, September 15, 2020
Qualifications
Cases:
Faypon v. Quirino, 96 Phil. 294 (1954)
Jalosjos v. Commission on Elections, G.R.No. 193314, June 25, 2013, 699 SCRA 507
Sabili v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 193261, 24 April 2012, 670 SCRA 664
Maquiling v. Commission on Elections, 696 SCRA 420 (2013)
Bengzon v. House of Representatives Electoral Board, 357 SCRA 545 (2013)
Jacot v. Dal, 527 SCRA 295 (2008)
Velazco v. Commission on Elections, 575 SCRA 590 (2008)
Japzon v. Commission on Elections, 576 SCRA 331 (2009)
Lopez v. Commissions, 559 SCRA 696 (2008)

Parliamentary Immunities
Cases:
Pobre v. Santiago, 597 SCRA 1 (2009)
Osmena v. Pendatun, 109 Phil. 863 (1960)
Trillanes IV v. Pimentel, 556 SCRA 471 (2008)
Gimenez v. Cabangbang, 17 SCRA 876 (1966)
Trillanes IV v. Honorable Evangeline C. Marigomen, G.R. No. 223451, May 14, 2018

Inhibitions, Prohibitions, Organizations and Proceedings

Cases:
Puyat v. De Guzman, 113 SCRA 31 (1982)
Avelino v. Cuenco, 83 Phil. 17 (1949)
Mabanag v. Lopez-Vito, 78 Phil. 1 (1947)
Morales v. Subido, 27 SCRA 131 (1969)
Liban v. Gordon, 593 SCRA 68 (2009)
Kida v. Senate of the Philippines, 659 SCRA 270 (2011)
City of Davao v. GSIS, 467 SCRA 280 (2005)
Arroyo v. De Venecia, 277 SCRA 268 (1997)
Pimentel v. Senate Committee of the Whole, 644 SCRA 741 (2011)
Tatad v. Secretary of the Department of Energy, 281 SCRA 330 (1997)
U.S. v. Pons, 34 Phil. 729 (1916)
Pangilinan v. Cayetano, GR No. 238875, August 7, 2018

Electoral Tribunal
Cases:
Abbas v. Senate Electoral Tribunal, 166 SCRA 651 (1988)
Reyes v. HRET, GR No. 221103, October 16, 2018
Bondoc v. Pineda, 201 SCRA 792
Chavez v. Comelec, 211 SCRA 315 (1991)
Lerias v. House Electoral Tribunal, 202 SCRA 808 (1991)
Jalosjos v. Commission on Elections, 674 SCRA 530 (2012)
Vinzons-Chato v. Commission on Elections, 520 SCRA 166 (2007)
Reyes v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 207264, June 25, 2013, 699 SCRA 522
Villanod v. House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal, 656 SCRA 17 (2011)
Robles v. HRET, 181 SCRA 780 (1980)
Morrero v. Bocar, 66 Phil. 429 (1938)
Co v. Electoral Tribunal of the House of Representatives, 199 SCRA 692 (1991)
Angara v. Electoral Commission, 63 Phil. 139 (1936)
Beloso v. Board of Canvassers of Leyte and Samar, 49 Phil. 886 (1919)
Francis N. Tolentino v. Senate Electoral Tribunal and Commission on Elections, G.R. No.
248005, May 11, 2021

Commission on Appointments
Cases:
Guingona, Jr. v. Gonzales, 214 SCRA 789 (1992)
Daza v. Singson, 180 SCRA 496 (1988)
Madrigal v. Villar, 594 SCRA 749 (2009)
Sarmiento v. Mison III, G.R. No. 79974, 17 December 1987, 156 SCRA 549
Bautista v. Salonga, G.R. No. 86439, 13 April 1989, 172 SCRA 160
Calderon v. Carale, G.R. No. 91636, April 23, 1992

Legislative Investigations
Cases:
Arnault v. Nazareno, 87 Phil. 29 (1950)
Agcaoili v. Farinas, GR No. 232395, July 3, 2018
Balag v. Senate of the Philippines, GR No. 234608, July 13, 2018
Bengzon v. Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, 203 SCRA 767 (1991)
Standard Charter v. Senate, 541 SCRA 456 (20017)
Neri v. Senate, 549 SCRA 77; 564 SCRA 152
Garcillano v. Senate, 575 SCRA 170 (2008)
Senate v. Ermita, 495 SCRA 170 (2006)
Sabio v. Gordon, 504 SCRA 704 (2006)
Gudani v. Senga, 496 SCRA 671

Delegation of emergency powers

Cases:
David v. Arroyo, G.R. No. 171396, May 3, 2006
Rodriguez v. Gella, G.R. No. L-6266, February 12, 1953
Araneta v. Dinglasan, G.R. No. L-2044, August 28, 1949

Law-making function
Cases:
Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance, 235 SCRA 630 (1995)
Pascual v. Secretary of Public Works, 110 Phil. 331 (1960)
Philippine Judges Association v. Prado, 227 SCRA 703 (1993)
Bengzon v. Drilon, 208 SCRA 133 (1992)
Ang NARS v. DBM, GR No. 215746, August 8, 2019
Gonzales v. Macaraig, Jr., 191 SCRA 452 (1990)
Philippine Constitution Association v. Enriquez, 235 SCRA 506 (1994)
Pichay v. Office of the Deputy Executive Secretary for Legal Affairs, 677 SCRA 408 (2012)
Bengzon v. Secretary of Justice, 62 Phil. 912 (1936)
Lim v. Pacquing, 240 SCRA 649 (1995)
Commission on Elections v. Cruz, 606 SCRA 167 (2009)
Casco Philippine Chemical Co. v. Gimenez, 7 SCRA 347 (1963)
Mabanag v. Lopez Vito, 78 Phil. 1 (1947)
Arroyo v. De Venecia, 277 SCRA 268 (1997)

Taxation and power of augmentation

Cases:
ABS-CBN Corporation v. National Telecommunications Commission, G.R. No. 252119, August
25, 2020
Innovators Foundation (Dela Salle University College of St. Benilde) Inc. v. Commissioner of
Internal Revenue, G.R. No. No. 202792, February 27, 2019
Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Santos, 277 SCRA 617 (1997)
Tan v. Del Rosario, Jr., 237 SCRA 324 (2000)
Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. v. City of Butuan, 24 SCRA 789 (1968)
Garcia v. Executive Secretary, 211 SCRA 219 (1992)
Guingona, Jr. v. Carague, 196 SCRA 221 (1991)
Osmena v. Orbos, 220 SCRA 703 (1993)
Lung Center v. Quezon City, GR 144104, June 29, 2004
PCGG v. Cocofed, GR 147062-64, December 14, 2001
Araullo v. Aquino III, G.R. No. 209287, July 1, 2014, 728 SCRA 1 & February3, 2015
Sanchez v. Commission on Audit, 552 SCRA 471 (2008)
Belgica v. DBM, GR No. 210503, August 8, 2019
De la Cruz v. Hon. Ochoa, GR No. 219683, January, 23, 2018
Pambansang Koalisyon ng mga Samahang Magsasaka at Manggagawa sa Niyugan (PKSMMN)
v. Executive Secretary, G.R. Nos. 147036-37, April 10, 2012

Article VII. Executive Department

Executive Power
Cases:
Marcos v. Manglapus, 177 SCRA 668 (1986)
Province of North Cotabato v. GRP, 568 SCRA 402 (2008)
Sanlakas v. Executive Secretary, 421 SCRA 656 (2004)
Rubrico v. Macapagal-Arroyo, 613 SCRA 233 (2010)
Louis Barok Biraogo v. The Philippine Truth Commission of 2010, 637 SCRA 78 (2010)
Republic v. Bayao, G.R. No. 179492, June 5, 2013, 697 SCRA 313
Pedro M. Nepomuceno v. President Rodrigo Duterte, et. al., UDK No. 16838. May 11, 2021

Immunity from Suit and Executive Privilege

Cases:
Soliven v. Makasiar, 167 SCRA 393 (1988)
Senate v. Ermita, supra
De Lima v. Duterte, GR No. 227635, October 15, 2019
Balao v. Macapagal-Arroyo, 662 SCRA 294 (2011)
Neri v. Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations, 549 SCRA 77
(2008)
Senate v. Ermita, 488 SCRA 1 (2006)
Incapacity, Succession, and Prohibitions
Cases:
Pimentel, Jr. v. Joint Committee of Congress to Canvass Votes for Pres. and VP, G.R. No.
163783, June 22, 2004
Estrada v. Desierto, 353 SCRA 452; 356 SCRA 108
Legarda v. De Castro, 542 SCRA 125 (2008)
Pormento v. Estrada, 629 SCRA 530 (2010)
Macalintal v. Presidential Electoral Tribunal, G.R. No. 191618, November 23, 2010 & June 7,
2011

Power of Appointment
Cases:
Pimentel, Jr. v. Ermita, GR 164978, 472 SCRA 587 (2005)
Sarmiento v. Mison, 156 SCRA 549 (1987)
Bautista v. Salonga, 172 SCRA 160 (1989)
De Castro v. Judicial and Bar Council, 615 SCRA 666 (2010)
Rufino v. Endriga, 496 SCRA 13 (2006)
Gonzales III v. Office of the President, 679 SCRA 614, (2012)
Kida v. Senate of the Philippines, 667 SCRA 200 (2012)
Velicaira-Garafil v. Office of the President, G.R. No. 203372
Funa v. Agra, 691 SCRA 196 (2013)
Almonte v. Vasquez, G.R. No. 95367, May 23, 1995, 244 SCRA 286

Commander-in-Chief and Military Powers

Cases:
Lagman v. Medialdea, G.R. No. 231658, July 4, 2017
Lagman v. Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III, G.R. No. 235935, February 6, 2018
Lagman v. Hon. Medialdea, GR No. 243522. February 19, 2019
Lansang v. Garcia, 42 SCRA 448 (1971)
David v. Macapagal-Arroyo, 489 SCRA 160 (2006)
Integrated Bar of the Philippines v. Zamora, 338 SCRA 81 (2000)
Gudani v. Senga, 498 SCRA 671 (2008)
Ampatuan, v. Puno, 651 SCRA 228 (2011)
Ampatuan, Jr. v. De Lima, G.R. No. 197921, April 3, 2013, 695 SCRA 159
Kulayan v. Tan. G.R. No. 187298, July 3, 2012, 675 SCRA 482

President’s Powers of Control Pardon, Executive Agreements, Foreign Affairs

Cases:
Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board v. Manila Water Company, Inc., G.R. No. 217590,
March 10, 2020
Villena v. Secretary of Interior, 67 Phil. 451 (1939)
Ang-Angco v. Castillo, 9 SCRA 619 (1963)
Villaluz v. Zaldivar, 15 SCRA 710 (1965)
Manalang-Demigilio v. Trade and Investment Development Corporation of the Philippines
(TIDCORP), G.R. No. 168613, March 5, 2013, 692 SCRA 359
League of Provinces of the Philippines v. DENR, G.R. No. 175368, April 11, 2013, 696 SCRA
190
Risos-Vidal v. Estrada, G.R. No. 206666, January 21, 2015
Barrioquinto v. Fernandez, 82 Phil. 642 (1949)
Bayan v. Executive Secretary, 342 SCRA 449 (2000)
Akbayan Citizens Action Party v. Thomas Aquino, 558 SCRA 486 (2008)
Bayan Muna v. Romulo, 641 SCRA 244 (2011)
Vinuya v. Romulo, 619 SCRA 533 (2010)
RE: Contracts with Artes International, Inc., A.M. 12-6-18-SC, August 7, 2018

Article VIII. Judicial Department

Judicial Power
Cases:
Republic v. Sereno, G.R. No. 237428, 11 May 2018
Re: COA Opinion on the Computation of the Appraised Value of the Properties Purchased by the
Retired Chief/Associate Justices of the Supreme Court, A.M. No. 11-7-10-SC, July 31, 2012
In the matter of: Save the Supreme Court Judicial Independence against the Abolition of JDF and
Reduction of Autonomy, UDK 15143, January 21, 2015
Estrada v. Desierto, 353 SCRA 453 (2001)
Kilsobayan v. Guingona, Jr., 232 SCRA 110 (1994)
Oposa v. Factoran, Jr., 224 SCRA 792 (1993)
Francisco, Jr. v. Nagmamalasakit na mga Manananggol, 415 SCRA 44 (2003)
Brillantes v. Commission on Elections, 432 SCRA 269 (2004)
National Artist for Literature Virgilio Alamario, et al. v. The Executive Secretary, G.R. No.
189028, July 16, 2013 (2013)
Divinagracia v. Consolidated Broadcasting System, Inc., G.R. 162272, April 7, 2009, 584 SCRA
213, 251
Philippine Migrants Rights Watch, Inc. v. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration, G.R. No.
166923, November 26, 2014
The Diocese of Bacolod v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 205728, January 21, 2015
Resident Marine Mammals of the Protected Seascape Tanon Strait, et.al. v. Reyes, et. al., G.R.
No. 180771, April 21, 2015
Mercado v. Hon. Lopena, GR No. 230170, June 6, 2018
Carpio-Morales v. Court of Appeals, et. al., G.R. No. G.R. Nos. 217126-27, November 10,
2015 Links to an external site.
Loloy Unduran, et. al. v. Ramon Aberasturi, et. al., G.R. No. 18124, October 20, 2015
Re Letter of Court of Appeals Justice Vicente S.E. Veloso, A.M. No. 12-8-07-CA
Film Development Council v. Colon Heritage Realty Corporation, GR No. 203754, October 15,
2019
Flight Attendants v. PAL, GR No. 178083, March 13, 2018
In the Matter of the Urgent Petition for the Release of Prisoners on Humanitarian Grounds in the
Midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic, G.R. No. 252117, July 28, 2020
Ester Velasquez v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 243503, September 15, 2020

Political Questions
Cases:
Tanada v. Angara, 272 SCRA 18 (1997)
Bayan v. Zamora, 342 SCRA 449 (2000)

Qualifications and JBC

Cayetano v. Monsod, 201 SCRA 210 (1991)
Kilosbayan v. Ermita, 526 SCRA 353 (2007)
Topacio v. Justice Ong, 574 SCRA 517 (2008)
De Castro, et al v. JBC, et al, supra
Chavez v. Judicial and Bar Council, G.R. No. 202242, April 16, 2013, 696 SCRA 496

Article IX. Constitutional Commissions

Common Provisions
Cases:
Ombudsman v. Civil Service Commission, 451 SCRA 570 (2005)
Civil Service Commission v. Department of Budget, 464 SCRA 165 (2005)
Civil Service Commission v. Department of Budget, 482 SCRA 233 (2006)
ABS-CBN v. Commission on Elections, 323 SCRA 611 (2000)

Civil Service Commission

Cases:
Francisco Adalim v. Ernesto Taninas, G.R. No. 198682, April 10, 2013
Gaminde v. Commission on Audit, 347 SCRA 655 (2000)
Economic Intelligence and Investigation Bureau v. Court of Appeals, 299 SCRA 373 (1998)
Gamogamo v. PNOC Shipping, 381 SCRA 742 (2002)
Dimayuga v. Denedicto II, 373 SCRA 652 (2002)
Carpio-Morales v. Court of Appeals, et. al., G.R. No. G.R. Nos. 217126-27, November 10, 2015
Commission on Elections
Cases:
Marc Douglas IV Cagas v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 209185, October 25, 2013
Kamarudin K. Ibrahim v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 192289, January 8, 2013
Jesus M. Calo v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 185222, January 19, 2010
Pabillo, et. al., v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 216098 & G.R. No. 216562, April 21,
2015
Nacionalista Party v. Commission on Elections, 85 Phil. 149
People v. Judge Inting, 187 SCRA 788 (1990)
National Press Club v. Commission on Elections, 207 SCRA 1 (1992)
Social Weather Stations, Inc. v. Commission on Elections, 357 SCRA 496, (2001)
Maliksi v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 203302, April 11, 2013, 696 SCRA 272 and 693
SCRA 214
Vinzons-Chato v. HRET, G.R. No. 204637, April 16, 2013, 696 SCRA 573
Regio v. Commission on Elections, 711 SCRA 448
Bienvinido William Lloren v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 196355, September 18, 2012

Commission on Audit
Cases:
Taisei Shimizu Joint Venture v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 238671, June 02, 2020
Commission on Audit, et. al. v. Hon. Silvino T. Pampilo, Jr. G.R. No. 188760, June 30, 2020
The Department of Foreign Affairs v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 194530, July 07, 2020
Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No.
205490, September 22, 2020
Development Bank of the Philippines v. Commission on Audit, 231 SCRA 202 (1994)
Parreno v. COA, 523 SCRA 390 (2007)
Dingcong v. Guingona, Jr., 162 SCRA 782 (1988)
National Housing Corp v. Commission on Audit, 226 SCRA 55 (1993)
Development Bank of the Phils., v. Commission on Audit, 373 SCRA 356 (2002)
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No.
204869, March 11, 2014
Cathay Pacific Steel Corporation v. COA, G.R. No. G.R. No. 252035. May 4, 2021
University of the Philippines v. COA, G.R. No. 171182, August 23, 2012

Article X. Local Government

Cases:
Cynthia S. Del Rosario v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No. 247610, March 10, 2020
Villafuerte, Jr. v. Robredo, G.R. No. 195390, December 10, 2014
Social Justice Society v. Lim, et. al., G.R. No. 187836/G.R. No. 187916, November 25, 2014
Magtajas v. Pryce Properties, 234 SCRA 255 (1994)
Laguna Lake Development Authority v. Court of Appeals, 251 SCRA 42 (1995)
Garcia v. Commission on Elections, 227 SCRA 100 (1993)
Yamane v. BA Lepanto Condominium, 474 SCRA 258 (2005)
Borja, Jr. v. Commission on Elections, 295 SCRA 438 (1998)
Pandi v. Court of Appeals, 380 SCRA 157 (2002)
League of Provinces of the Philippines v. DENR, G.R. No. 175368, April 11, 2013, 696 SCRA
190
Fernando v. St. Scholastica, G.R. No. 161107, March 12, 2013, 693 SCRA 141
Jalosjos, Jr. v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 193237, October 9, 2012, 683 SCRA 1
Jalosjos v. Commission on Elections, 699 SCRA 507

Creation and Powers of LGUs

Cases:
League of Provinces of the Philippines v. DENR, G.R. No. 175368, April 11, 2013, 696 SCRA
190
Sema v. Comelec, 558 SCRA 700 (2008)
City of Pasig v. Salumbre, GR No. 181710, March 7, 2018
De Lima v. City of Manila, GR No. 222886, October, 17, 2018
Mandanas v. Hon. Ochoa with MR, GR No. 199802, April 10, 2019
Social Justice Society v. Atienza, G.R. No. 156052, February 13, 2008
Villafuerte, Jr. v. Robredo, G.R. No. 195390, December 10, 2014
Ha Datu Tawahig v. Hon. Cebu City Prosecutor, GR No. 221139, March 20, 2019

Article XI. Accountability of Public Officers

Cases:
Republic of the Philippines, Represented by Solicitor General Jose C. Calida v. Maria Lourdes
P.A. Sereno (CJ impeachment), GR No. 237428, May 11, 2018
Ombudsman v. Court of Appeals, 452 SCRA 714 (2005)
Gutierrez v. House of Representatives Committee on Justice, 643 SCRA 198 (2011)
Vinzons-Chato v. Fortune Tobacco Corp., 575 SCRA 23 (2008)
Argana v. Republic, 443 SCRA 184 (2004)
Collantes v. Court of Appeals, 517 SCRA 561 (2007)
Ombudsman v. De Chavez, G.R. No. 172206, July 3. 2013
Republic v. Bakunawa, et. al., G.R. No. 180418. August 28, 2013
Gonzales III vs. Office of the President, G.R. No. 196231/G.R. No. 196232, January 28, 2014
Prosecutor III Leo C. Tabao v. Sheriff IV Jose P. Cabcabin, A.M. No. P-16-3437, April 20, 2016
Marcos, Jr. et. al., v. Republic, G.R. No. 189434 & G.R. No. 189505, March 12, 2014
Ifurung v. OMB, GR No. 232131, April 24, 2018
Vitangcol v. Hon. Carpio-Morales, GR No. 234398, July 17, 2018

Article XII. National Economy and Patrimony

Cases:
Federation of Coron, Busuanga, Palawan Farmer’s Association, Inc. (FCBPFAI) v. Secretary of
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Department of Agrarian
Reform (DAR), G.R. No. 247866, September 15, 2020
Garcia v. Board of Investments, 191 SCRA 288 (1990)
Lee Hong Hok v. David, 48 SCRA 372 (1972)
Carino v. Insular Government, 41 Phil. 935 (1909)
Republic v. Quasha, 46 SCRA 160 (1972)
Krivenko v. Register of Deeds, 79 Phil. 461 (1947)
Laurel v. Garcia, 187 SCRA 797 (1990)
Cheesman v. IAC, 193 SCRA 93 (1991)
Hulst v. PR Builders, 532 SCRA 74 (2007); 566 SCRA 333 (2008)
Philippine Banking Corp. v. Lui She, 21 SCRA 52 (1967)
Manila Prince Hotel v. GSIS, 267 SCRA 409 (1997)
La Bugal-B’Laan Tribal Association v. Ramos, 445 SCRA 1 (2004)
Cruz v. Sec. of DENR, 347 SCRA 128 (2000)
Diosdado Sama, et. al. v. People, G.R. No. 224469, January 05, 2021
Boy Scouts of the Philippines v. COA, 651 SCRA 146 (2011)
Republic v. Heirs of Maxima Lachica Lim, et. al., G.R. No. 157485, March 26, 2014
Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation v. Pozzolanic Philippines
Incorporated, G.R. No. 183789, August 24, 2011, 656 SCRA 214
Narra Nickel Mining Corp., et. al., v. Redmont Consolidated Mines Corp., G.R. No. 195580,
January 28, 2015
Alyansa para sa Bagong Pilipinas, Inc. (ABP) v. Energy Regulatory Commission, et. al., G.R.
No. 227670, May 3, 2019
Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board v. Manila Water Company, Inc., G.R. No. 217590,
March 10, 2020
Agusan Wood Industries v. Tutaan, 171 SCRA 196 (1989)
Jose M. Roy III v. Herbosa, G.R. No. 207246, November 22, 2016
Gamboa v. Finance Secretary Teves, G.R. No. 176579, June 28, 2011 & October 9, 2012
Maynilad v. Secretary of DENR, GR No. 202897, August 6, 2019
Council of Teachers v. Secretary of Education, GR No. 216930, October 9, 2018; GR No.
216930, October 9, 2018

Article XIII. Social Justice and Human Rights

Cases:
Calalang v. Williams, 70 Phil. 726 (1940)
Simon, Jr. v. Commission on Human Rights, 229 SCRA 117 (1994)
Cariño v. Commission on Human Rights, 204 SCRA 483 (1991)
Vinuya v. Executive Secretary, supra
SND v. Manalo, supra
Razon v. Tagitis, supra
In the Matter of the Petition for the Writ of Amparo and Habeas Data in Favor of Noriel
Rodriguez, G.R. No. 191805, April 16, 2013, 696 SCRA 390
De Lima v. Gatdula, G.R. No. 204528, February 19, 2013, 691 SCRA 226

Article XIV. Education, Science and Technology, Article XV. The Family
Case:
Pimentel v. LEB, GR No. 230647, September 10, 2019

Article XVI. General Provisions

State immunity from suit

Cases:
Republic v. Villasor, 54 SCRA 83 (1973)
Metran v. Paredes, 79 Phil. 819 (948)
Providence Washington Insurance Co. v. Republic of the Philippines, 29 SCRA 598 (1969)
Republic v. Purisima, 78 SCRA 470 (1977)
Veterans Manpower and Protective Services, Inc. v. CA, 214 SCRA 286 (1992)
Mobil Philippines v. Customs Arrastre Service, 18 SCRA 1120 (1966)
Calub and Valencia v. Court of Appeals, 331 SCRA 55 (2000)
Ministerio v. CFI, 40 SCRA 464 (1971)
Baer v. Tizon, 57 SCRA 1 (1974)
Suzette Nicolas v, Romulo, 578 SCRA 438 (2009)
Delos Santos v. IAC, 223 SCRA 11 (1993)
Santiago v. Republic, 87 SCRA 294 (1978)
Republic v. Sandoval, 220 SCRA 124 (1993)
Chavez v. Sandiganbayan, 193 SCRA 282 (1991)
Department of Health v. Phil Pharmawealth, Inc. G.R. No. 182358, February 20, 2013, 691
SCRA 421
Navy Officers’ Village Association, Inc. (NOVAI) v. Republic, G.R. No. 177168, August 3,
2015
Heirs of Rafael Gozo, v. Philippine Union Mission Corporation of the Seventh Day Adventist
(PUMCO), G.R. No. 195990, August 5, 2015

Academic freedom
Cases:
First Class Cadet Jeff P. Cudia, v. Superintendent of the PMA, G.R. No. G.R. No. 211362,
February 24, 2015
Garcia v. Faculty Admissions Committee, 68 SCRA 277 (1971)
Montemayor v. Araneta University Foundation, 77 SCRA 321 (1977)
Angeles v. Sison, 112 SCRA 26 (1982)
UP Board of Regents v. Court of Appeals, 313 SCRA 404 (1999)
Morales v. Board of Regents, 446 SCRA 227 (2004)