Syllabus For Atty. Berne 2022
Syllabus For Atty. Berne 2022
Syllabus For Atty. Berne 2022
Berne Guerrero
Constitutional Law II
Prof. Michael Vernon Guerrero Mendiola
1st Semester SY 2020-2021
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Description: The course is a study of the Philippine Constitution, specifically the bill of rights.
Methodology: Sessions of recitations and/or lectures, and two major written examinations. The students are required
mastery of Constitutional provisions, legal principles, and illustrative and nuanced jurisprudence.
Grading system:The numerical valuation of a student's course output shall be based on recitations (30% of the grade),
midterm exam (30% of the grade), and final exam (40% of the grade).
Course outline: This outline combines cases from the Professor's SY2017-2018 Political Law Review (UE) syllabus (Part
II: Constitutional Law II), and the AUSL Constitutional Law II Departmental syllabus. Case titles with the mark (*)
indicates that the said literature are part of the AUSL Constitutional Law I Departmental syllabus. Case titles with
additional marks (^) are case assignments provided Political Law Review in AUSL. The total number of case entries is 603,
which is a higher number from 500+ from the previous semesters, with most of the volume contributed by the Departmental
Syllabus.
Day 1
I. Introduction
A. Doctrine of Preferred Freedom
A00*^ PBM Employees Org. v. PBM Co. Inc., 51 SCRA 189 (1973)
A01^ Republic v. Cagandahan, 565 SCRA 72 (2008)
II. Fundamental Powers of the State
A. Police Power
B00^ Ermita-Malate Hotel and Motel Operators v. City Mayor, 20 SCRA 849 (1967)
B01^ Cruz v. Paras, 123 SCRA 569 (1983)
B02*^ MMDA v. Viron Transportation, GR 170656 (2007)
B03* Gancayco v. City Government of QC and MMDA, GR 177807 (2011)
B04* City of Manila v. Judge Laguio, GR 118127, 12 April 2005
B05^ White Light v. City of Manila, 576 SCRA 416 (2009)
B06*^ Southern Luzon Drug Corp. v. DSWD, GR 1999669, 25 April 2017
B07*^ Social Justice Society v. Atienza, 517 SCRA 657 (2007)
B08*^ Carlos Superdrug Corp. v. Department of Social Welfare and Development, GR
166494, 29 June 2007, En Banc, Azcuna [J]
B09*^ Manila Memorial Park v. DSWD, GR 175356, 3 December 2013
B0A*^ Drugstore Association of the Philippines v. National Council on Disability Affairs, GR
194561, 14 September 2016
B0B*^ Meralco v. Spouses Ramos, GR 195145, 10 February 2016
B0C*^ Association of Medical Clinic for Overseas Workers Inc. v. GCC Approved Medical
Center Association, GR 207132, 6 December 2016
B0D*^ St. Luke's Medical Center Employees Association v. NLRC, 514 SCRA 677 (2007)
B0E* Aquino v. Municipality of Malay, Aklan, GR 211356, 29 September 2014, Third
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3. Double Taxation
D0C* Punzalan v. Municipal Board of Manila, 95 Phil 46 (1954)
D0D*^ City of Manila v. Cosmos Bottling Company Corp., GR 196681, 27 June 2018
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C. Non-Impairment of Contracts
H00* Rutter v. Esteban, 93 Phil 68 (1953)
H01* Villanueva v. Castaneda, 154 SCRA 142 (1987)
H02* Sangalang v. IAC, 168 SCRA 634 (1988)
H03* Ortigas & Co. v. CA, GR 126102, 4 December 2000
H04 Chavez v. Romulo, GR 157036, 9 June 2004, En Banc, Sandoval-Gutierrez [J]
H05^ Clemens v. Nolting, 42 Phil 702
H06^ Presley v. Bel-Air Village Association, 201 SCRA 13
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D. Intellectual Liberties/Freedoms
1. Expression
I00* United States v. Bustos, 37 Phil 731 (1918)
I01* Burgos v. Chief of Staff, 133 SCRA 800 (1984)
I02*^ Social Weather Stations Inc. v. Commission on Elections, GR 147571, 5 May
2001, Second Division, Mendoza [J]
I03 Social Weather Stations Inc. v. Commission on Elections, GR 208062, 7 April
2015, En Banc, Leonen [J]
I04*^ Diocese of Bacolod v. Commission on Elections, GR 205728, 21 January 2015,
En Banc, Leonen [J]
I05*^ Pharmaceutical and Health Care Association of the Philippines v. Duque, GR
173034, 9 October 2007, En Banc, Austria-Martinez [J]
I06*^ Pita v. CA, 178 SCRA 362 (1989)
I07*^ Soriano v. Laguardia, 587 SCRA 79 (2009)
I08*^ Soriano v. Laguardia, 615 SCRA 254 (2010)
I09^ Celdran v. People, GR 220127, 21 March 2018
I0A* Gonzales v. COMELEC, 27 SCRA 835 (1969)
I0B* Zaldivar v. Sandiganbayan, 170 SCRA 1 (1989)
I0C* Sanidad v. COMELEC, GR 90878, 29 January 1990
I0D* Reno v. ACLU, D-96-511, 26 June 1997
I0E* Miriam College v. Court of Appeals, GR 127930, 15 December 2000
I0F* ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. v. COMELEC, GR 133486, 28 January 2000
I10^ US v. O'Brien (1968)
I11^ Osmena v. Garcia, GR 132231, 31 March 1998, En Banc, Mendoza [J]
I12^ Roque v. Chief of Staff, GR 14986, 15 February 2017
I13*^ Babst v. NBI, 132 SCRA 316 (1984)
I14* Chavez v. Gonzales, GR 168338, 15 February 2008, En Banc, Puno [CJ]
I15* PJI v. Thoenen, GR 143372, 13 December 2005
I16* Borjal v. CA, 301 SCRA 1 (1999)
I17* Baguio Midland Courier v. CA, GR 107566, 25 November 2004
I18*^ GMA Network Inc. v. Commission on Elections, GR 205357, 2 September
2014, En Banc, Peralta [J]
I19*^ 1-United Transport Koalisyon (1-UTAK) v. Commission on Elections, GR
206020, 14 April 2015, En Banc, Reyes [J]
I1A^ Southern Hemisphere Engagement Network Inc. v. Anti-Terrorism Council,
GR 178552, 5 October 2010, En Banc, Carpio Morales [J]
I1B* Cabansag v. Fernandez, 102 Phil 152
I1C* In RE Ramon Tulfo, AM 90-4-1545-0, 17 April 1990
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3. Religion
K00*^ Aglipay v. Ruiz, 64 Phil 201 (1937)
K01^ Engel v. Vitale, 370 US 421 (1962)
K02^ Abington Schools District v. Schempp, 374 US 203 (1973)
K03^ Stone v. Graham, 449 US (1980)
K04* Mueller v. Allen, 463 US 388 (1983)
K05*^ Lemon v. Krutzman, 403 US 602 (1971)
K06*^ Wallace v. Jeffree, 472 US 38 (1985)
K07* Islamic Da'Wah Council of the Philippines Inc. v. Office of the Executive
Secretary, GR 153888, 9 July 2003, En Banc, Corona [J]
K08*^ RE: Letter of Valenciano, AM 10-4-19-SC, 7 March 2017, En Banc Resolution,
Mendoza [J]
K09 Anonymous v. Radam, AM P-07-2333, 19 December 2007, First Division
Resolution, Corona [J]
K0A*^ Estrada v. Escritor, AM P-02-1651, 4 August 2003, En Banc, Puno [J]
K0B*^ Estrada v. Escritor, AM P-02-1651, 22 June 2006, En Banc Resolution, Puno [J]
K0C*^ Imbong v. Ochoa, GR 204819, 8 April 2014, En Banc, Mendoza [J]
K0D*^ Ebralinag v. Division Superintendent, GR 95770, 1 March 1993
K0E* American Bilbe Society v. City of Manila, 181 Phil 386 (1957)
K0F*^ Victoriano v. Elizalde Rope Workers Union, 49 SCRA 54 (1974)
K10*^ Fonacier v. CA, 96 Phil 417 (1955)
K11*^ Republic v. Manal, GR 221029, 24 April 2018
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G. Right to Information
N00*^ Baldoza v. Dimaano, 71 SCRA 14 (1976)
[N01*] Tanada v. Tuvera, 146 SCRA 446 (1986), supra.
N02*^ Valmonte v. Belmonte, 170 SCRA 256 (1989)
N03* Legaspi v. CSC, 150 SCRA 530 (1987)
N04* Garcia v. BOI, 177 SCRA 374 (1989)
N05^ Initiatives for Dialogue and Empowerment through Alternative Legal Services Inc.
(IDEALS) v. Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM), GR
192088, 9 October 2012, En Banc, Villarama [J]
N06^ Bantay Republic Act No. 7941 (BA-RA) v. COMELEC, GR 177271, 4 May 2007
N07 Chavez v. Presidential Commission on Good Government, GR 130716, 9 December
1998, First Division, Panganiban [J]
N08* The Province of North Cotabato v. Government of the Republic of the Philippines
Peace Panel on Ancestral Domain (GRP), GR 183591, 14 October 2008, En Banc, Carpio
Morales [J]
N09 Hilado v. Judge Reyes, GR 163155, 21 July 2006, Third Division, Carpio Morales [J]
N0A Guingona v. Commission on Elections, GR 191846, 6 May 2010, En Banc Resolution,
Carpio [J]
N0B* RE Request for Copy of 2008 Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN)
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and Personal Data Sheet or Curriculum Vitae of the Justices of the Supreme Court and
Officers and Employees of the Judiciary, AM 09-8-6-SC, 13 June 2012, En Banc, Mendoza [J]
N0C Department of Foreign Affairs v. BCA International Corporation, GR 210858, 29 June
2016, Second Division, Carpio [J]
H. Privacy
O00* Navarro v. CA, GR 121087 (1999)
O01* Gaanan v. IAC, 1465 SCRA 113 (1986)
O02*^ Katz v. US, 389 US 347 (1967)
O03* Ramirez v. CA, GR 93833, 28 September 1995
O04*^ Salcedo-Ortanez v. Court of Appeals, GR 110662, 4 August 1994, Second Division,
Padilla [J]
O05* Alejano v. Cabuay, GR 160792, 25 August 2005
O06* Briccio Polo v. David, GR 181881 (2011)
O07*^ Republic v. Bolante, GR 186717, 16 April 2017
O08^ Ople v. Torres, GR 127685, 23 July 1998, En Banc, Puno [J]
O09^ Kilusang Mayo Uno v. Director General, National Economic Development Authority,
GR 167798, 19 April 2006, En Banc, Carpio [J]
O0A^ Disini v. Secretary of Justice, GR 203335, 11 February 2014, En Banc, Abad [J]
O0B^ Disini v. Secretary of Justice, GR 203335, 22 April 2014, En Banc Resolution, Abad [J]
O0C Republic of the Philippines v. Judge Eugenio, GR 174629, 14 February 2008, Second
Division, Tinga [J]
O0D Manila Electric Company v. Lim, GR 184769, 5 October 2010, En Banc, Carpio
Morales [J]
O0E*^ Lee v. Ilagan, GR 203254, 8 October 2014, First Division, Perlas-Bernabe [J]
O0F Gamboa v. Chan, GR 193636, 24 July 2012, En Banc, Sereno [J]
O10*^ Vivares v. St. Theresa's College, GR 202666, 29 September 2014, Third Division,
Velasco Jr. [J]
O11* In RE Laureta, 148 SCRA 382 (1987)
O12* People v. Albofera, 152 SCRA 123 (1987)
O13*^ Zulueta v. Court of Appeals, GR 107383, 20 February 1996, Second Division, Mendoza
[J]
O14* Deano v. Godinez, 12 SCRA 483 (1964)
O15*^ Waterhouse Drug Corporation v. NLRC, GR 113271, 16 October 1997
O16* Silverthorne Lumber v. US, 251 US 385 (1920)
O17* People v. Aruta, GR 120915, 3 April 1998
O18* People v. Rondero, GR 125687, 9 December 1999
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J. Custodial Investigation
Q00*^ Miranda v. Arizona, 384 US 436 (1953)
Q01*^ People v. Lugod, GR 136253, 21 February 2001
Q02*^ People v. Del Rosario, GR 127755, 1 April 1999
Q03* People v. Bolanos, 211 SCRA 262 (1992)
Q04* Rhode Island v. Innis, 446 US 291 (1980)
Q05* People v. Mahinay, 302 SCRA 455 (1999)
Q06* Evangelista v. People, GR 163267
Q07* Jasalva v. People, GR 187725
Q08*^ People v. Judge Ayson, 175 SCRA 216 (1989)
Q09* Office of the Court Administrator v. Sumiling, 271 SCRA 316 (1997)
Q0A*^ People v. Uy, GR 157399, 17 November 2005
Q0B* Gamboa v. Cruz, 162 SCRA 642 (1988)
Q0C* United States v. Wade, 388 US 218 (1967)
Q0D* People v. Escordial, GR 138934, 16 January 2002
Q0E* People v. Piedad, GR 131923, 5 December 2002
Q0F* People v. Sayaboc, GR 147201, 15 January 2004
Q10* People v. Bandula, 232 SCRA 566 (1994)
Q11* People v. Quidato, GR 117401, 1 October 1998
Q12* People v. Januario, 267 SCRA 608 (1997)
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K. Bail
R00* Government of the United States v. Judge Purungganan, GR 148571 (2002)
R01* Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region v. Olalia, GR 153675, 19
April 2007, En Banc, Sandoval-Gutierrez [J]
R02* Herras Teehankee v. Rovira, 75 Phil 634 (1945)
R03* People v. San Diego, 26 SCRA 522 (1968)
R04* Cortes v. Judge Catral, AM RTJ-97-1387, 10 September 1997
R05* Lavides v. CA, GR 129670, 1 February 2000
R06*^ Enrile v. Sandiganbayan (Third Division), GR 213847, 18 August 2015, En Banc,
Bersamin [J]
R07* Paderanga v. Drilon, 247 SCRA 741 (1995)
R08* Go v. Bongolan, AM 99-1464, 26 July 1999
R09* People v. Gako, GR 135045, 15 December 2000
R0A* Enrile v. Salazar, 186 SCRA 217 (1990)
R0B* People v. Judge Donato, 198 SCRA 130 (1991)
R0C* People v. Fortes, 223 SCRA 619 (1993)
R0D* Maguddatu v. CA, GR 139599, 23 February 2000
R0E* Obosa v. Court of Appeals, GR 114350, 16 January 1997
R0F* Villasenor v. Abano, 21 SCRA 312 (1967)
R10* Dela Camara v. Enage, 41 SCRA 1 (1971)
R11* Almeda v. Villaluz, 66 SCRA 38 (1975)
R12* Yap v. Court of Appeals, GR 141529, 6 June 2001
R13* Cabanero v. Canon, AM MTJ-01-369, 20 September 2001
R14* Victory Liner v. Bellosillo, 425 SCRA 79 (2004)
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M. Rights of Accused
1. Presumption of Innocence
T00* People v. Dramayo, 42 SCRA 59 (1971)
T01* Dumlao v. COMELEC, 95 SCRA 392 (1980)
T02* People v. Mingoa, 92 Phil 857 (1953)
T03* Feeder International Line v. CA, GR 94262, 31 May 1991
T04* People v. Martos, 211 SCRA 805 (1992)
T05^ Coronel v. People, GR 214536, 13 March 2017
T06^ People v. Macapundag, GR 225965, 13 March 2017
T07^ People v. Amerela, GRs 225642-43, 17 January 2018
2. Right to be Heard
T08* People v. Holgado, 85 Phil 752 (1950)
T09* Delgado v. CA, 145 SCRA 357 (1986)
T0A* Moslares v. CA, 291 SCRA 440 (1998)
3. Arraignment
T0B* People v. Baluyot, 75 SCRAA 148 (1977)
T0C* People v. Magsi, 124 SCRA 69 (1983)
T0D* People v. Besonia, GRs 151284-85, 5 February 2004
T0E* People v. Murillo, GR 134583, 14 July 2004
T0F* Borja v. Mendoza, 77 SCRA 422 (1977)
T10* People v. Dy, GR 154363, 13 September 2005
T11* People v. Sadiosa, 290 SCRA 82 (1998)
T12* People v. Perez, GR 122764, 24 September 1998
T13* People v. Lozano, GR 125080, 25 September 1998
T14* People v. Ladrillo, GR 124342, 8 December 1999
T15* People v. Valdesancho, GR 137051, 30 May 2001
T16* People v. Alcaide, GRs 139225-28, 29 May 2002
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O. Access to Courts
U00^ In RE Exemption from Legal and Filing Fees of the Good Shepherd Foundation Inc.,
AM 09-6-9-SC, 19 August 2009
P. Speedy Disposition of Cases
V00* Duterte v. Sandiganbayan, 289 SCRA 721 (1998)
V01* Tatad v. Sandiganbayan, 159 SCRA 70 (1988)
V02* Licaros v. Sandiganbayan, GR 145851, 22 November 2001
V03* Dimayacyac v. Judge Roxas, GR 136264, 28 May 2004
V04^ Remulla v. Maliksi, GR 218040, 17 April 2017
Q. Privilege against Self-Incrimination
W00* People v. Gallarde, GR 133025 (2000)
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