SAN BEDA UNIVERSITY

College of Law
Mendiola, Manila

PROPOSED COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE CODE:
COURSE TITLE: LAWS ON LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COURSE PREREQUISITE
FACULTY Atty. GALLANT D. SORIANO, MNSA
EMAIL ADDRESS gdsoriano@me.com
TERM/ACADEMIC YEAR: First Semester, School Year 2024 - 2025
DAY/TIME/ROOM/SECTION:
COURSE DELIVERY MODE: Face to Face Class
CONSULTATION DAY/TIME: by appointment before and after class.

The course will tackle the general principles governing local

government, aligned with the State policy of ensuring local
autonomy. The Local Government Code of 1991 (R.A 7610)
will be main basis for the study, with particular focus on the
provisions dealing with the following: a) creation, dissolution,
division and merger of provinces. cities, municipalities,
COURSE
barangays, including autonomous regions and the national
DESCRIPTION:
capital region; ; b) powers, functions and liabilities of these
local government units; c) the local of cials elective or
appointed thereto; and d) liabilities of local government units.
Additionally, a wide array of decided cases will be examined to
appreciate how they have enriched jurisprudence in this eld
of public law.

The course is designed to introduce students to the

foundational principles upon which local governments have
emerged and developed. It is intended to give students a basic
COURSE GOALS:
understanding and thorough appreciation of the vital role local
Expected College of Law
governments perform, pursuant to their expansively devolved
Graduate Attributes (ELGAs)
functions and grant of local autonomy, as indispensable
agencies of the government in promoting the general welfare
of the people.

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 LEARNING OUTCOMES / OBJECTIVES (LOs)

Knowledge / Remembering de ne, list, recognize

Comprehension / Understanding describe, explain, identify, recognize

Application / Applying choose, demonstrate, implement, perform

Analysis / Analyzing analyze, categorize, compare, differentiate

Synthesis / Creating construct, design, formulate, organize, synthesize

Expected College of Law

LEARNING OUTCOMES (LOs)
Graduate Attributes (ELGAs)

LO1. Explain how law is created and enforced by

Critical and analytical thinking. executive, legislative, and regulatory bodies during
Effective in written and oral class recitation and discussion.
communication.
LO2. Analyze the practical and policy implications
Logical reasoning. of current and proposed statutes, regulations,
Sound judgment. judicial rulings, legal arguments, and strategies in
preparing a Legal Case.

LO3. Assess client concerns and translating them

into responsive legal arguments and strategies.
Exercise of proper professional
and ethical responsibilities. LO4. Utilize legal research tools to gather
information that aids in the analysis of legal issues
in submitting the Research Paper.

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 ASSESSMENT/GRADING The student will be graded according to the
SYSTEM: following:

Scope of Work Percentage

Requirements
(Based on the Learning Outcomes) (Weight is based on the
(Individual)
importance of the LO)

LO1; LO2; LO3: Class recitations,

Individual
Quizzes, Case Digests, and discussion

LO4: Research Paper, Case Study

Class standing before Midterms Individual 16.67%

Midterm Exams Individual 16.67%

Class Standing after Midterms Individual 33.33%

Final Exams Individual 33.33%

TOTAL 100%

TEXT BOOK /
Any updated book/s on Public Corporations
REFERENCE BOOK

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POLICIES: Policies and values that the teacher might want to communicate through the
syllabus concerning attendance, participation, academic integrity (e.g. plagiarism,
cheating, fabrication), missing assignments, missed exams, recording classroom activities,
online behavior during synchronous sessions, etc.

1. Attendance will be checked every meeting.

2. Students who are called to recite but absent shall get a grade of 60.
3. Students who missed a quiz will get a grade of 60.
4. Students are prohibited from recording the online class as this is a violation of the
Copyright of the Professor.

Prepared by:

Atty. Gallant D. Soriano

Faculty, College of Law

Approved by:

__________________________
Atty. Marciano G. Delson
Dean, College of Law

July 20, 2024

Date Prepared

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COURSE INTRODUCTION
Lecture
July 22-26
1. Overview; Syllabus
2024
2. assignments; Discussion
3. requirements

MODULE 1
GENERAL PRINCIPLES

I. State Policy

A. Sec. 25, Art. II, Constitution

B. Sec. 2, Art. X, Constitution
C. Sec. 2, R. A. 7160 (Local Government Code)

II. Two Kinds of Autonomy

A. Decentralization of Administration
B. Decentralization of Power

1. Limbona vs. Mangelin. G.R. No. 80391. Feb. 28, Syllabus

Lecture
1989
2. Basco vs. Pagcor. G.R. No. 91649. May 14, 1991 Local Govt.
Discussion
3. Mandanas vs. Exec. Sec. G.R. No. 199802. July 3, Code
July 29- Aug. 2,
2018 (R.A. 7610) 2024 Graded
Recitation
III. Elements of Local Government Units Textbooks
Long Quiz
IV. Types of Local Government Units Supreme
Court
A. Province (Sec. 459, R.A. 7160) Decisions
B. City (Sec. 448, R.A. 7160)
C. Municipality (Sec. 440, R.A. 7160)
D. Barangay (Sec. 384, R.A. 7160)
E. Autonomous Region (Sec. 15, Art. X)

1. Ordillo vs. Comelec. G.R. No. 93054. Dec. 4, 1990

2. Sema vs. Comelec. G.R. No. 177597, July 16, 2008
3. Prov. of North Cotabato vs. GRP. G.R. No.
183591, October 14, 2008

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ORGANIZATION OF LGUs

i. Creation

A. Authority to Create - Sec. 6, R. A. 7160

B. Requisites / Limitations - Sec. 10, Art. X,
Constitution; Sec. 7, R. A. 7160
C. Beginning of Corporation Existence - Sec. 14,
R.A. 7610
D. Dual Nature of LGUs - Sec. 15, R.A. 7610

1. Tan vs. Comelec. G.R. No. 73155. July 11, 1986

2. Mariano vs. Comelec. G.R. No. 118577. Mar. 7,
1995
3. Miranda vs. Aguirre. G.R. N0. 133064. Sept. 16,
1999
4. Sema vs. Comelec. G.R. No. 177597. July 16,
2008 Syllabus
Lecture
5. Aquino III vs. Comelec. G.R. No.189793. Apri. 7,
2010 Local Govt.
Discussion
6. League of Cities vs. Comelec. G.R. No. 176951. Code
Aug. 5-9
Feb. 15, 2011 (R.A. 7610)
2024 Graded
7. Navarro vs. Ermita. G.R. No. 180050. Apr. 12, Recitation
2011 Textbooks
8. Umali vs. Comelec. G.R. No. 203974. Apr. 22, 2014 Long Quiz
Supreme
II. Division and Merger - Sec. 8, R. A. 7160 Court
Decisions
III. Abolition - Sec. 9, R. A. 7160

IV. Plebiscite Requirement - Sec. 10, R. A. 7160

E. De Facto Municipal Corporations

1. Mun. of Malabang, Lanao del Sur vs. Pangandapun

Benito. G.R. No. l-28113. Mar. 28, 1969
2. Mun. of San Narciso, Quezon vs. Judge Antonio
Mendez. G.R. No. 103702. Dec. 6, 1994
3. Mun. of Candihay, Bohol vs. Court of Appeals.
G.R. No. 116702. Dec. 28, 1995
4. Mun. of Jimenez, Misamis Occidental vs. Borja.
G.R. No. 195748. Dec. 2, 1996

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MODULE 3 - POWERS OF LGUs

I. Sources of Power

A) Constitution; B) Statutes; C) Charter

II. Types of Power

A) Governmental Power; B) Corporate Powers

III. Kinds of Governmental Powers

A. General Welfare - Sec. 16, R. A. 7160

B. Basic Services and Facilities - Sec. 17, R. A.
7160
C. Power to Generate and Apply Resources -
Sec. 18, R. A. 7160
D. Eminent Domain - Sec. 19, R. A. 7160
E. Closure and Opening of Roads - Sec. 21, R. A.
Syllabus
7160 Lecture
F. Local Legislative Power
Local Govt.
Discussion
Code
IV. General Welfare Clause - BRANCHES Aug. 12-16
(R.A. 7610)
2024 Graded
A. General Legislative Power Recitation
Textbooks
B. Police Power Proper
Long Quiz
Supreme
1. Tano vs. Socrates. G.R. No. 119249. Aug. 21, 1997
Court
2. Rural Bank of Makati vs. Makati. G.R. No. 150763.
Decisions
July 2, 2004
3. Batangas CATV vs. CA. G.R. No. 138810. Sept. 29,
2004
4. Parayno vs. Jovellanos. G.R. No. 148408. July 14,
2006
5. SJS vs. Atienza. G.R. No. 156052. Mar. 7, 2007
6. White Light Corp. vs. City of Manila. G.R. No.
122846. Jan. 20, 2009
7. Gancayco vs. Quezon City. G.R. No. 177807. Oct.
11, 2011
8. Fernando vs. St. Scholastica’s College. G.R. No.
161107. Mar. 12, 2013
9. Legaspi vs. City of Cebu. G.R. No. 159110. Dec.
10, 2013
10. City of General Santos vs. COA. G.R. No. 199439.
Apr. 22, 2014
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BASIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES

1. Albon vs. Fernando. G.R. No. 148357. June 30,

2006
2. Pimentel Jr. vs. Exec. Sec. G.R. No.195770. July 17,
2012
3. Civil Service Commission vs. Dr. Agnes Quida Yu.
G.R. No. 189041. July 31, 2012

MODULE 5

POWER TO GENERATE & APPLY

RESOURCES

I. Relevant Provisions Syllabus

Lecture
Local Govt.
a. Sec. 5, Art. X, Constitution Discussion
Code
b. Sec. 18, R.A 7160 Aug 19-23
(R.A. 7610)
c. Sec. 129, R.A. 7160 2024 Graded
d. Sec. 132, R.A. 7160 Recitation
Textbooks

II. Fundamental Principles of Local Long Quiz

Supreme
Taxation - Sec. 19, R.A. 7160 Court
Decisions
III. Common Limitations on Taxing
Power of LGUs - Sec. 133, R.A. 7160

1. Drilon vs. Lim. G.R. No. 112497. Aug. 4, 1994

2. MCIAA vs. Marcos. G.R. No. 120082. Sept. 11,
1996
3. Smart Communications vs. Mun. of Malvar. G.R.
No. 204429. Feb. 18, 2014
4. City of Lapu-lapu vs. PEZA. G.R. No. 187583.
Nov. 26, 2014
5. City of Manila vs. Colet. G.R. No. 120051. Dec. 10,
2014
6. Demaala vs. COA. G.R. No. 199752. Feb. 17 2015

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EMINENT DOMAIN

I. Basic Provision - Sec. 19, R.A. 7160

II. Requisites for the exercise by LGUs

1. Moday vs. Court of Appeals.. G.R. No. 107916.

Feb. 20, 1997

2. Filstream International vs. Court of Appeals. G.R.

No. 125218. Jan. 23, 1998

3. Mun. of Paranaque vs. V. M. Realty Corp.. G.R. No. Syllabus

127820. July 20, 1998
Lecture
Textbooks
4. Lagcao vs. Labra, G.R. No. 155746. Oct. 13, 2004
Aug. 26-30 Discussion
Local Govt.
5. Spouses Antonio & Fe Yusay vs. Court of Appeals. 2024
Code
G.R. No. 156684. Apr. 6, 2011 Graded
(R.A. 7610)
Recitation
Supreme
Long Quiz
MODULE 7 Court
Decisions
CLOSURE & OPENING OF ROADS

1. Basic Provision - Sec. 21, R.A. 7160

1. Favis vs. City of Baguio. G.R. No. L-29910. Apr. 25,

1969

2. Bruno Cabrera vs. Court of Appeals. G.R. No.

78673. Mar. 18. 1991

3. Spouses Pilapil vs. Court of Appeals. G.R. No.

97619. Nov. 26. 1992

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LOCAL LEGISLATIVE POWER

I. Basic Provision - Sec. 48, R.A. 7160

II. Ordinance vs. Resolution

1. Beluso vs. Municipality of Panay (Capiz), G.R. No.

153974, Aug. 7, 2006
2. Spouses Antonio & Fe Yusay vs. Court of Appeals.
G.R. No. 156684. Apr. 6, 2011

III. Requirements for Valid Ordinance

3. Magtajas vs. Pryce Properties, G.R. No. 111097.

July 20, 1994
4. Lucena Grand Central Terminal vs. JAC Liner, G.R.
No. 148339. Feb. 23, 2005 Syllabus
Lecture
5. Lagcao vs. Labra, G.R. No. 155746. Oct. 13, 2004
6. Dela Cruz vs. Paras, G.R. No. L-42571. July 25, Local Govt.
Discussion
1983 Code
Sep.. 2-6
7. White Light Corp. vs. City of Manila, G.R. No. (R.A. 7610)
2024 Graded
122846. Jan. 20, 2009 Recitation
Textbooks
IV. Approval of Ordinances - Sec. 54, R.A. Long Quiz
7160 Supreme
Court
8. Delos Reyes vs. Sandiganbayan. G.R. No. 121215, Decisions
Nov. 13, 1997
9. The Learning Child, Inc. v. Ayala Alabang Village
Association, G.R. No. 134269, 7 July 2010
10. Acaac v. Azcuna, G.R. No. 187378. Sept. 30, 2013

V. Review by Sangguniang Panlalawigan -

Sec. 56, R.A. 7160

VI. Review of Barangay Ordinances - Sec.

57, R.A. 7160

V I I . E f f e c t i v i t y o f O rd i n a n c e s o r
Resolutions - Sec. 59, R.A. 7160

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CORPORATE POWERS OF LGUs

I. Basic Provision - Sec. 22, R.A. 7160

II. Enumeration of Corporate Powers

a) To have continuous succession in its

corporate name;
b) To sue and be sued;
c) To have and use a corporate seal;
d) To acquire and convey real or personal
property;
e) To enter into contracts;
f) To exercise such other powers as are granted Syllabus
to corporations, subject to the limitations Lecture
provided in this Code and other laws. Local Govt.
Code Discussion
1. City Council of Cebu vs. Cuizon.. GR. No. (R.A. 7610) Sept. 9-13
L-28972, Oct. 31, 1972 2024 Graded
Textbooks Recitation
2. Mun. of Tiwi vs. Benito. G.R. No. 171873. July 9,
2010 Supreme Long Quiz
Court
3. Quezon City vs. Lexber. G.R. No. 141616. Mar. 15, Decisions
2001

4. Prov. of Cagayan vs. Lara. G.R. No. 188500, July

24, 2013

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Sept. 30 - Oct. 5
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MUNICIPAL LIABILITY

I. Basic Provisions

a) Sec. 24, R.A. 7160; b) Art. 2189, Civil Code

1. City of Manila vs. Teotico.. G.R. No. L-23052.

January 29, 1968
2. Jimenez vs. City of Manila. G.R. No. 71049 May 29,
1987
3. Guilatco vs. City of Dagupan. G.R. No. 61516
March 21, 1989

II. Liability for Tort

4. Palafox vs. Prov. of Ilocos Norte. G.R. No.

L-10659. Jan. 31, 1958 Syllabus
5. Mun. of San Fernando vs. Firme. G.R. No. L-52179. Lecture
April 8, 1991 Local Govt.
6. City of Manila vs. Intermediate Appellate Court. Discussion
Code
G.R. No. 71159. November 15, 1989 Oct. 7-11
(R.A. 7610)
2024 Graded
Recitation
III. Liability for Illegal Dismissal of an Textbooks
Employee
Long Quiz
Supreme
7. Mun. of Jasaan, MIsamis Oriental vs. Gentalan. Court
G.R. No. 154961. May 9, 2005 Decisions

IV. Liability for Contracts

V. Doctrine of Implied Municipal Liability

8. Prov. of Cebu vs. IAC, G.R. No. 72841, 29 Jan. 198

VI. Liability for Violation of Law

9. Abella vs. Mun. Of Naga. G.R. No. L-3738

November 20, 1951

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LOCAL OFFICIALS

I. Prohibited Business and Pecuniary

Interest - Sec. 89, R.A. 7160

II. Practice of Profession - Sec. 90, R.A.

7610

III. Prohibition against Appointment -

Sec.94, R.A. 7610

1. Javellana vs. DILG, G.R. No. 102549. Aug. 10, 1992

2. Flores vs. Drilon. G.R. No. 104732 June 22, 1993

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Lecture
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Discussion
Code
Oct. 14-18
(R.A. 7610)
2024 Graded
Recitation
MODULE 13 Textbooks
Long Quiz
QUALIFICATIONS Supreme
Court
Decisions
I. Basic Provision - Sec. 39. R.A. 7610

1. Frivaldo vs. Comelec. G.R. No. 120295. June 28,

1996

2. Altarejos vs. Comelec. G.R. No. 163256. Nov.

2004

3. Garvida vs. Sales. G.R. No. 124893. Apr. 18, 1997

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DISQUALIFICAITONS

I. Basic Provision - Sec. 40. R.A. 7610

1. Dela Torre vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 121592. July 5,

1996
2. Villaber vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 148326. Nov. 15,
2001
3. Moreno vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 168550. Aug. 10,
2006
4. Dominador Jalosjos, Jr. vs. Comelec, G.R. No.
193237. Oct. 9, 2012
5. Romeo Jalosjos, Jr. vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 193237.
Oct. 9, 2012
6. Risos-Vidal vs. Comelec and Joseph Estrada, G.R. Syllabus
No. 206666. Jan. 21, 2015 Lecture
7. Reyes vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 120905. March 7, Local Govt.
1996 Discussion
Code
8. Grego vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 125955. June 19, Oct. 21-25
(R.A. 7610)
1997 2024 Graded
9. Mercado vs. Manzano, G.R. No. 135083. May 26, Recitation
Textbooks
1999
10. Lopez vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 182701. July 23, Long Quiz
Supreme
2008 Court
11. Agustin vs. Mercado, G.R. No. 207105. Nov. 10, Decisions
2015
12. Sobejana-Condon vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 198742.
Aug. 10, 2012
13. Maquiling vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 195649. Apr. 16,
2013
14. Marquez vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 112889. Apr. 18,
1995
15. Rodriguez vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 120099. July 24,
1996
16. Caasi vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 88831. Nov. 8, 1990

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ELECTIONS

I. Manner of Election - Sec. 41. R.A. 7610

II. Date of Election - Sec. 42, R.A. 7610

III. Term of Of ce - Sec. 43, R.A. 7610

1. Borja vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 133495. Sept. 3, 1998

2. Adormeo vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 147927. Feb. 4,

2002 Syllabus
Lecture
3. Socrates vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 154512. Nov. 12, Local Govt.
2002 Discussion
Code
Oct. 28-31
(R.A. 7610)
4. Rivera vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 167591. May 9, 2024 Graded
2007 Recitation
Textbooks

5. Abundo Sr. vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 201716. Jan. 8, Long Quiz
Supreme
2013 Court
Decisions
6. Naval vs. Comelec. G.R. No. 207851. July 8, 2014

7. Tallado vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 246679. Sept. 10,

2019

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RULES ON SUCCESSION

I. Basic Provisions - Secs. 44-46, R.A.

7610

A. Permanent Vacancies

B. Temporary Vacancies

1. Navarro vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 141307.

Sept. 3, 1998

2. Farinas vs. Barba, G.R. No. 116763. Apr 19, 1996

Syllabus
Lecture
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Discussion
Code
Nov. 4-8
(R.A. 7610)
2024 Graded
Recitation
MODULE 17 Textbooks
Long Quiz
RESIGNATION AND RECALL Supreme
Court
Decisions
I. RESIGNATION - Basic Provision - Sec.
82, R.A. 7610

1. Joson vs. Nario, G.R. No. 91548. July 13, 1990

II. RECALL - Basic Provision - Secs. 69-75,

R.A. 7610

1. Paras vs. Comelec. G.R. No. 123169. November

4, 1996

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DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS

I. Basic Provisions - Secs. 60-68, R.A.

7610

1. Regidor vs. Chiongbian, G.R. No. 85815, 19 May

1989

2. Salalima vs. Guingona, G.R. Nos. 117589-92 May

22, 1996

3. Joson vs. Torres, G.R. No. 131255, 20 May 1998

4. Berces vs. Executive Secretary, G.R. No. 112099,

21 February 1995 Syllabus
Lecture

5. Of ce of the Ombudsman vs. Rodriguez, G.R. No. Local Govt.

Discussion
172700, 23 July 2010 Code
Nov. 11-15
(R.A. 7610)
2024 Graded
6. Hagad vs. Gozo-Dadole, G.R. No. 108072, 12 Recitation
December 1995 Textbooks
Long Quiz
7. Yabut, Jr. vs. Of ce of the Ombudsman, G.R. No. Supreme
111304, 17 June 1994 Court
Decisions
8. Rios vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 129913, 26
September 1997

9. Pablico vs. Villapando, G.R. No. 147870, 31 July

2002

10. Sangguniang Barangay of Don Mariano Marcos vs.

Martinez, G.R. No. 170626, 3 March 2008

11. Mendoza vs. Laxina, G.R. No. 146875, 14 July 2003

12. Carpio-Morales vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos.

217126-27, 10 November 2015

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APPOINTIVE LOCAL OFFICIALS

I. Responsibility for Human Resources

and Development

II. Administrative Discipline

III. Preventive Suspension

IV. Disciplinary Jurisdiction Syllabus

Lecture
Local Govt.
1. De Rama vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 131136, Discussion
Code
28 February 2001 Nov. 18-22
(R.A. 7610)
2024 Graded
2. Nicart vs. Titong, G.R. No. 207682, 10 December Recitation
Textbooks
2014
Long Quiz
Supreme
3. Plaza vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 138464, 18 Court
January 2008 Decisions

4. Garcia vs. Pajaro, G.R. No. 141149, 5 July 2002

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INTERGOVERNMENTAL
RELATIONS

1. De Rama vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 131136,

28 February 2001
2. Nicart vs. Titong, G.R. No. 207682, 10 December
2014
3. Plaza vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 138464, 18
January 2008=
4. Garcia vs. Pajaro, G.R. No. 141149, 5 July 2002

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MODULE 21
SETTLEMENT OF Local Govt.
Discussion
BOUNDARY DISPUTE Code
Nov. 18-22
(R.A. 7610)
2024 Graded
I. Jurisdictional Responsibility Recitation
Textbooks
II. Appeal Long Quiz
Supreme
1. Municipality of Sta. Fe v. Municipality of Aritao, Court
G.R. No. 140474, 21 September 2007 Decisions
2. Municipality of Jimenez v. Borja, G.R. No. 195748,
2 December 1996
3. National Housing Authority v. Commission on the
Settlement of Land Problems, G.R. No. 142601, 23
October 2006
4. Municipality of Kananga v. Madrona, G.R. No.
141375, 30 April 2003

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