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Palawan State University – School of Law

Academic Year 2023-2024


First Semester
SUBJECT: Constitutional Law I

References:
1. Philippine Constitutional Law - Principles and Cases, Volumes 1 and 2 by: De Leon and De
Leon, Jr.
2. Philippine Political Law by: Justice Isagani Cruz

OUTLINE

I. INTRODUCTION
a. Concept of Constitution
b. Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
c. Concepts of State and Government
d. The Government of the Philippines in Transition
e. Preamble

II. NATIONAL TERRITORY (Article I)


a. Case: Magallona vs. Ermita; G.R. No. 187167; August 16, 2011

III. DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND STATE POLICIES (Article II)


IV. CITIZENSHIP (Article IV)
V. SUFFRAGE (ARTICLE V)

VI. THE DOCTRINE OF STATE IMMUNITY


a. Cases:
1. Shell Philippines vs. Jalos; GR 179918; September 8, 2010
2. Municipality of San Fernando La Union vs Firme; GR 52179; April 8,
1991
3. Froilan vs. Pan Oriental Shipping Co., 95 Phil. 905 (1954)
4. Traders Royal Bank vs IAC; GR 68514; December 17, 1990;
5. Commissioner of Public Highways vs San Diego; 31 SCRA 616, 625
(1970)

VII. SEPARATION OF POWERS


a. Cases:
1. Estrada vs Desierto; G.R. No. 146710-15; March 2, 2001
2. Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company vs. Tobias; GR No. 177780;
January 25, 2012 – Abuse of Discretion

VIII. DELEGATION OF POWERS


a. Cases:
1. Jesus Garcia vs Drilon; GR 179267; June 25, 2013;
2. Imbong vs Ochoa; GR 204829; April 8, 2014;

IX. FUNDAMENTAL POWERS OF THE STATE


a. Power of Eminent Domain
1. NAPOCOR vs. CA; GR 113194; March 11, 1996 – Just Compensation
2. City of Manila vs Te; 658 SCRA 88; 2011
3. Republic vs. Castelvi; 58 SCRA 336
4. Mactan Cebu International Airport vs Lozada, Jr.; GR 176625;
February 25, 2010
b. Police power
1. Chavez vs Romulo; GR 157036; June 9, 2004
2. MMDA vs Garin; GR 130230; April 15, 2005
3. Buklod ng Magbubukid vs E.M. Ramos; GR 131481; March 10,2011;
4. Ynot vs. IAC; GR 74457; March 20, 1987
5. Ermita-Malate Hotel and Motel Operators vs. City of Manila – July 31,
1967

c. Power of Taxation
1. Gerochi vs Department of Energy; GR 159796; July 17, 2007 – Police
Power vs Taxation
2. MIAA vs CA; GR 155650; July 20, 2006

X. LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT – Article VI (for reporting)


XI. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT – Article VII (for reporting)
XII. JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT – Article VIII (for reporting)
XIII. CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS – Article IX (for reporting)
a. Common Provisions
b. The Civil Service Commission
c. The Commission on Elections
d. The Commission on Audit
XIV. AMENDMENT OR REVISION OF THE CONSTITUTION (Article VII)
XV. NATIONAL ECONOMY AND PATRIMONY (Article XII)
XVI. EDUCATION SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ARTS, CULTURE, AND SPORTS (Article XIV)

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