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    This document provides an outline for a lecture on Constitutional Law covering the judicial department and powers of the Supreme Court under the Philippine Constitution. Key points include the independence of the judiciary, qualifications for judges, appointment processes, jurisdiction of courts, effects of declaring laws unconstitutional, and cases relevant to understanding the judicial system. The subject matter for the next class is also outlined, focusing on public office, impeachment, the Ombudsman, anti-graft laws, and amending the Constitution.

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    CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I-A

    LECTURE GUIDE, DISCUSSION AND RECITATION,


    INCLUDING REVIEW OF SELECTED CASES FOR
    (NOVEMBER 15, 2021, 15th day)

    THE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT

    1. Judicial Power in General


    1.1. Concept and Definition

    1.2. Revisit the Constitutional provisions of the 1935, 1973 and 1987 Constitution
    regarding judicial power.

    2. Independence of the Judiciary


    2.1. What are the following safeguards under the 1987 Const. to safeguards the
    independence of the Judiciary.
    3. Jurisdiction
    3.1.Read Batas Pambansa (BP) 129 as amended by RA No. 7691
    4. Qualifications
    No person shall be appointed Member of the Supreme Court or any lower
    collegiate court unless he is a natural-born citizen of the Philippines. A Member of the
    Supreme Court must be at least forty years of age, and must have been for fifteen years
    or more, a judge of a lower court or engaged in the practice of law in the Philippines

    4. Appointments

    5. The Judicial and Bar Council

    6. Composition of the Supreme Court


    The Supreme Court shall be composed of a Chief Justice and fourteen
    Associate Justices. It may sit en banc or in its discretion, in division of three, five, or
    seven Members. Any vacancy shall be filled within ninety days from the occurrence
    thereof.

    7. Division and En Banc Cases

    8. Requisites of Judicial Inquiry


    9. Effects of Declaration of Unconstitutionality

    10.Powers of the Supreme Court

    11.Original and Appellate jurisdiction of the SC

    12.Temporary Assignment of Judges

    13.Appointment of Court Personnel

    14.Administrative Supervision of the SC

    15.Tenure of Judges

    16.Decisions of the Court

    17.Consultation of the Court

    18.Salaries of Judges

    20. Cases
    a) Villavicencio vs. Lukban, 39 Phil. 778
    b) Daza vs. Singson, GR NO. 86344 (Dec. 21, 1989)
    c) Bengzon vs. Drilon, 208 SCRA 133
    d) Fortich vs. Corona, GR NO. 131457 (April 24, 1998)
    e) Dumlao vs. COMELEC, 95 SCRA 392
    f) Sanidad vs. COMELEC, 73 SCRA 333
    g) Cordillera Broad Coalition vs. COA, 181 SCRA 495
    h) Buscayno vs. Enrile, 102 SCRA 7
    i) Lozada vs. COMELEC, GR NO. L-59068
    j) Marvin Cruz and Francisco Cruz vs. People of the Phil., GR NO. 224974
    (July 3, 2017)

    *** END! Comm. Armand C. Velasco


    Subject matter for December 1, 2021 (Wednesday);
    a) unfinished business of Nov. 24;
    b) Art XI, 1987 Const:
    1) Explain the phrase “public office is a public trust”;
    b) Grounds for removal of elective and appointive public officials and employees;
    3) Impeachment proceedinds;
    3.1) Concept definition;
    3.2) Impeachable Officers;
    3.3) Procedure;
    4) ombudsman;
    5) Sandiganbayan;
    6) Filing of Statement of Assets and Liabilities;
    7) Read and study RA 3019 (anti-graft and corrupt practices act) 😎 Read and study RA 6713
    (code of conduct and ethical standards of public officials and employees)
    9) Amendment and revision of the Constitution;
    9.1) Procedure;
    9.2) Ratification;
    9.3) Judicial review of amendments;
    10) understanding and importance of the Transitory Provisions under the 1987 Const.
    11) Cases:
    1) Luison vs. Garcia, 101 Phil. 1218;
    12) GRADED RECITATION! End …… Comm. Armand C. Velasco

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