NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Laoag City

SYLLABUS NWU - ACA - 010

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Course Code : PA117

Course Title : Administrative Law
Credit Units : Three (3) Units
Time Allotment 51 hours
Pre-requisite : PA101

I. Vision
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY envisions itself to be a premier institution of learning in Asia committed to excellence and ethical
formation for global relevance.

II. Mission

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY is dedicated to develop individuals to become highly competent, socially responsible and morally
upright.

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III. Institutional Objectives:

Concomitant to its role as a University in which higher learning, research, and community extensions are developed and nurtured,
Northwestern University adopts the following objectives where excellence as a way of life is its rallying point.

1. To provide a strong educational foundation by offering and maintaining comprehensive basic/general education programs and
strengthening pillars of knowledge in the academe in order to produce functional graduates who will be able to meet the needs of both
local and global markets.
2. To train and develop students and employees for responsible leadership, effective citizenship, and social responsibility through the
inculcation of the ideals of democracy and positive values, manifested by a great concern for their fellow men.
3. To provide a strong and comprehensive human resource development program for professional advancement and to remain
competitive in changing times.
4. To align and harmonize the research and extension programs with the local, regional, national and global thrust.
5. To explore developing linkages with local and international agencies.

IV. Program Objectives:

Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration

1. To equip the students with the understanding and knowledge in the sphere of public administration.
2. To equip the students with the competencies and skills in Public Administration that will particularly meet the demands of the
Philippine Civil Service but not limit their capacities to the opportunities in the private sector.
3. To expose students to the actual bureaucratic norms, culture, practices, and operations through internship programs in different
government agencies.
4. To inculcate among the faculty and students the essence of social responsibility through extension programs and research services.
5. To raise awareness on global issues and international relations.
6. To produce graduates that are imbibed with socio-political, economic, and environmental consciousness
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 V. Program Outcomes

After graduation, the students of the program shall have the ability to:

a. Compare, contrast and classify the major concepts in the discipline;

b. Recognize and define the distinctiveness of the discipline, its subfields, theories, and methods;
c. Design and execute research inquiries using appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods guided by theories or conceptual
frameworks;
d. Demonstrate written, visual, and oral presentation skills to produce and present analytical reports;
e. Critique, judge and respond to current issues and problems based on a substantive understanding of the historical and contemporary
developments in the national and global contexts; and
f. Develop a predisposition towards ethical-political involvement and practice in various forms and on different levels of engagement.

VI. Course Description:

Provides a comprehensive overview of the Administrative Law of the Philippines. This course aims to inculcate the basic knowledge on
matters dealing with administrative agencies and their respective powers. This course will also introduce to the students the salient
provisions of the 1987 Revised Administrative Code of the Philippines, as amended.

VII. Course Outcomes and Relationship to Program Outcomes/Student Outcomes:

Program Outcomes
After finishing the course, the students must be able to: a b c d e f
Course Outcome 1. Recite and discuss the IPVMO and Core Values of the University, VMO of the
college, Program Educational Objectives and Outcomes, and University Policies. L L L L L L
Course Outcome 2. To understand the concept of Administrative Law in relation to the three major
branches of government. Familiarization with the concept of quasi-legislative and P P O O P O
quasi-judiciary powers of administrative agencies.

Course Outcome 3. Able to discuss powers and functions of administrative agencies as well as the L O O P P P
limitations provided for under the 1987 Revised Administrative Code of the
Philippines and1987 Philippine Constitution.
Course Outcome 4. Ability to express thoughts in a public forum by participating in class L L L L L L

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 discussions.
Course Outcome 5. Reasoning and problem-solving abilities beyond the level of L O O O P P
recognition and recall including evaluation, synthesis, integration,
analysis, and application.
Course Outcome 6. Understand the importance of participatory governance in
administrative setup. L L P P P P
Note: L = Learned P= Practiced O= Opportunity to Learn

VIII. Course Plan

Topics/Content Content Standard Intended Learning Teaching & Assessment Time Frame
Outcomes (ILO) Learning Tools
Activities
At the end of the unit, the At the end of the unit, The students will master the The instructor will  Recitation Day 1
students must have the students must vision and mission introduce the  Discussion
mastered, accepted, and have memorized, statements of the university following through  Quiz
expressed the VMO of the accepted, and and the college.
synchronous
university, the college, and expressed the VMO
the program educational of the university, core meetings on
objectives and program values, the college The students will master the Canvas:
outcomes of the department. and the program program's educational
educational objectives and program 1. University
objectives, and outcomes. Vision and Mission,
program outcomes of Institutional
the department Objectives

2. ISO and
Accreditation
General Concepts

3. Program

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 Educational
Objectives

4. Program
Outcomes

5. University
Policies

6. Core Values

The learner should:

1. Be able to
internalize and
actualize the IVMO
and core values of
the University.

Topics/Content Content Standard Intended Learning Teaching & Assessment Time Frame
Outcomes (ILO) Learning Tools
Activities
Unit I. GENERAL
PRINCIPLES

A. Administrative Law Discussion of the The students should have Quiz Week 1-4
The instructor will:
B. Administration basic concept of acquired adequate
C. Scope administrative law knowledge in administrative 1. Introduce the Recitation
D. Classification and its quasi-judicial law as a concept and course through
power. practice. synchronous

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Unit II. QUASI- meetings on Output
LEGISLATIVE Capability to practice the Canvas.
(RULE-MAKING) concepts and knowledge Critiquing
POWER acquired during the course 2. Participate in the
of study through strong oral online discussion Examination
A. Kind of and written communication and interactive Week 5-6
administrative rules skills that will reflect Reflection Paper
exchange of ideas.
and regulations familiarity with laws and
B. Requisites for issues in Administrative 3. Discuss decided Recitation
validity Law
cases related to the
Quiz
topics.

4. Give real-time
reactions on the
topics being
discussed.

5. Collaborate with
the other members
of the class for
concept mapping.

6. Participate in the
quiz on canvas.

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION (6 weeks)

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 Topics/Content Content Standard Intended Learning Teaching & Assessment Time Frame
Outcomes (ILO) Learning Tools
Activities

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Unit III. QUASI-
JUDICIAL
(ADJUDICATORY)
POWER

A. Administrative due Discussion and Students clearly The instructor will: Recitation Week 7-8
process analysis on the quasi- understand the significance 1. Introduce the
B. Administrative judicial powers of of quasi-legislative and course through Output
appeal and review administrative bodies quasi-judicial functions of synchronous
C. Administrative res and sources of administrative bodies. meetings on Critiquing
judicata powers. Canvas.
The students understand Examination
Unit IV. the concept of the welfare 2. Participate in the Week 9-12
DETERMINATIVE state and should be able to online discussion Reflection Paper
POWER relate the concept to the and interactive
current policy setup in the exchange of ideas. Recitation
A. Fact-finding Philippines.
B. Investigate 3. Discuss decided
C. Licensing cases related to the
D. Rate-fixing power topics.

4. Give real-time
reactions on the
topics being
discussed.

5. Collaborate with
the other members
of the class for
concept mapping.
6. Participate in the
quiz on canvas

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 MIDTERM EXAMINATION (6 weeks)

Topics/Content Content Standard Intended Learning Teaching & Assessment Time Frame
Outcomes (ILO) Learning Tools
Activities
Unit V. DOCTRINE OF Discussion of legal Students should be able to The instructor will: Recitation Week 13
PRIMARY principles pertaining understand the concept and 1. Introduce the
JURISDICTION to the doctrine of application of the doctrines course through Output
primary jurisdiction through discussions and synchronous
Unit VI. EXHAUSTION and the exhaustion of intensive research of meetings on Critiquing
OF ADMINISTRATIVE administrative decided cases. Canvas.
REMEDIES remedies and decided Examination
cases related to it. 2. Participate in the
Unit VII. CASE STUDIES online discussion Reflection Paper
and interactive Week 14
A. ANG TIBAY vs. exchange of ideas. Recitation
CIR, G.R. No. L-
46496, 27 February 3. Discuss decided Recitation
1940B. cases related to the Week 15
B. The Palawan topics. Output
Council for
Sustainable 4. Give real-time
Development v. reactions on the
Ejercito Lim, G.R. topics being
No. 183173, August discussed.
24, 2016C.
C. Narra Nickel Mining 5. Collaborate with Week 16
And Development the other members
Corporation vs. of the class for
Redmont concept mapping.
Consolidated Mines 6. Participate in the
Corporation, G.R. quiz on canvas
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 December 09,
2015D.
D. Salazar v. Achacoso, Week 18
G.R. No. 81510,
March 14, 1990E.
E. Euro-Med
Laboratories Phil.
Inc. v. Province of
Batangas, G.R. No.
148106, July 17,
2006F.
F. University of the
Philippines v. Dizon,
G.R. No. 171182,
August 23, 2012G.
G. Merida Water
District v. Bacarro,
G.R. No. 165993,
September 30,
2008H.
H. Emilio A. Gonzales
III v. Office of the
President/Wendell
Bareras-Sulit v. Atty.
Paquito N. Ochoa,
Jr., G.R. No.
196231/G.R. No.
196232, January 28,
2014
FINAL EXAMINATION (6 weeks)

VIII. Course Requirements:

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 To pass the course, the students must:

1. Participate actively in-class discussion

2. Quizzes
3. Recitation
4. Project Outputs
5. Attendance
6. Reports
7. Reaction Paper
8. Research Paper

IX. Online Classroom Management

1. The Canvas is the primary Learning Management System to be used by both the instructors and the learners. Both parties are expected to
maximize the utilization of its features.
2. During the first week of the semester, the instructor will upload the course syllabus and course guide in the Canvas Course Card to guide
students to the kind of teaching and learning they can expect in class and lead them to take responsibility for their education. Likewise, a
schedule for online consultation and mentoring period for students should be announced by the instructor during the class orientation. It
should be emphasized that there should be no calls, inquiries and unnecessary messaging between and among the instructors and students
after school hours.
3. The online modality of learning includes synchronous and asynchronous learning sessions.
a. Synchronous Learning Session - For every class, synchronous learning sessions are scheduled at least once a week or as indicated
in the learner’s guide and in accordance to the class schedule. Instructors and students are encouraged to use the Canvas
Conference feature; in cases when Zoom Meeting and Google Meet are to be used, the links should be posted in the Canvas
Course Card Announcements for documentation purposes. Moreover, students are expected to switch on their cameras in the
duration of the session and microphones are to be turned off unless otherwise called to recite. Both the instructors and students
should observe decorum.
b. Asynchronous Learning Session - This refers to the time for students to self-study by viewing and/or reading posted instructional
materials and accomplishing learning tasks relevant to the topic/s discussed during the synchronous learning sessions.
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4. Uploaded files by both the instructors and students should conform to the copyright law. Both parties should strictly avoid plagiarism.
Furthermore, the university takes account of data privacy in collecting data and educational records. Hence, the instructor and the
students are ethically obliged to follow and model acceptable digital/online citizenship practices and behaviors.
5. Attendance of students should be checked and be reflected in the Canvas Attendance. Suppose a student already reached the maximum
number of absences in the synchronous classes (20% of the total school hours for a course) shall be dropped from the class. The
instructors are responsible in calling the attention of students incurring consecutive and unmeritorious absences.
6. All students’ submissions should be made using the Canvas LMS. Needless to say, all activities/requirements that have been submitted
after the set deadline are considered late. The instructors should discuss with the students during the class orientation the point deductions
of all activities that are submitted late; this should be emphasized to reinforce student responsibility and discipline.

A. Grading System

1. Transparency in the grading system keeps the instructors and the students accountable and aware of where they stand. It exudes
trustworthiness, which plays a vital role in nurturing good school relations and raising students’ achievement. Hence, this should be
discussed during the class orientation.
2. To conform to Outcomes-Based Education, students’ learning should be assessed using these two criteria: Written Works (40%) and
Performance Tasks (60%). Written Works include but are not limited to quizzes, long examinations (including Preliminary, Midterm,
and Final Examinations), essays, written reports, etc. while Performance Tasks include but are not limited to
performance/products/outputs, class participation/attendance, oral reporting, demonstrations, etc. (The distribution of percentage in
specific activities/requirements under the written works and performance tasks can vary depending on the nature of the course but it
should still be 40% and 60% in total for written work and performance tasks respectively.)

WRITTEN WORKS (40%) PERFORMANCE TASKS (60%)

Quizzes 30% Performance/Products/Outputs 50%
Long Examinations (Unit Tests/Prelims/ Oral Reporting/Demonstrations 35%
Midterms/Finals) 50% Class Participation/Attendance 15%
Written Reports/Simple Reflections/
Problem Sets 20%

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 3. NWU implements a numerical grading system, with the following grade points, their recommended percentage equivalent, and
corresponding remarks. The Grading System is as follows:

1.00 98-100 Excellent 2.75 77-79 Fair

1.25 95-97 Superior 3.0 75-76 Passed

1.50 92-94 Very Good 4.0 70-74 Conditional Failure

1.75 89-91 Above Average 5.0 69 below Failure

2.00 85-88 Good INC Incomplete

2.25 83-84 Very Satisfactory UD Unofficially Dropped

2.5 80-82 Satisfactory OD Officially Dropped

*Note: Conditional Failure or 4.0 should only be given during the Preliminary Term and Midterm, hence should not appear as a final grade
of a student.

4. A faculty member can file a grade of Incomplete (INC) only for students that have satisfactory class standing but with the following
deficiencies: (1) an excusable absence for a major examination (lack of examination) and Finals Permit; (2) failure to submit a course
requirement as indicated in the syllabus. Compliance to the mentioned course requirements should be done by the students one year after
the INC grade has been filed at the Registrar’s Office. Failure to comply within the given period means the student has to retake the
course.
5. The leniency to students prescribed by CHED in giving Pending Grades instead of INC marks because of the pandemic is already lifted;
hence all students who were not able to comply with their requirements during the given period have already incurred failing grades and
have to retake the respective courses.

XI. Required Readings and References

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1. 1987 Philippine Constitution
2. 1987 Revised Administrative Code of the Philippines
3. Jurisprudence that explains the provisions of the Constitution and Administrative Law which will be assigned from time to time
4. Philippine Administrative Law by Carlo L. Cruz, 2016 Edition
5. Administrative Law: Text and Cases by Hector M. De Leon and Hector S. De Leon, 2010 Edition
6. Primer on 1987 Philippine Constitution by Fr. Joaquin G. Bernas, Latest Edition
7. Outline Reviewer in Political Law by Justice Antonio E.B. Nachura, Latest Edition
8. Lex Libris, CD Technologies Asia, Inc.
9. Supreme Court Website (www.sc.judiciary.gov.ph)
10. Philippine Laws and Jurisprudence Databank (www.lawphil.net)

Prepared by:

KARL LENIN C. BENIGNO

Assistant Professor

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

DR. ERIC S. PARILLA DR. CHITA A. GONZALES

Dean VPAA

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