Constitutional Law

ABS-CBN vs. COMELEC GR No. 133486, January 28, 2000 Moot and Academic Principle

FACTS: Before us is a Petition for Certiorari under Rule 65 of the Rules of Court assailing COMELEC en banc Resolution No. 98-1419 dated April 21, 1998. In the said Resolution, the poll body “RESOLVED to approve the issuance of a restraining order to stop ABS-CBN or any other groups, its agents or representatives from… Read More ABS-CBN vs. COMELEC GR No. 133486, January 28, 2000 Moot and Academic Principle

Constitutional Law

Velarde vs. SJS G.R. No. 159357 April 28, 2004 Form of Decision

FACTS: SJS, a registered political party, sought the interpretation of several constitutional provisions, specifically on the separation of church and state; and a declaratory judgment on the constitutionality of the acts of religious leaders endorsing a candidate for an elective office, or urging or requiring the members of their flock to vote for a specified… Read More Velarde vs. SJS G.R. No. 159357 April 28, 2004 Form of Decision

Civil Law, Constitutional Law

BPI vs. SEC G.R. No. 164641 December 20, 2007 Dacion en Pago, Non Impairment of Contracts

 FACTS: The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), through its predecessor-in- interest, Far East Bank and Trust Company (FEBTC), extended credit accommodations to the ASB Group with an outstanding aggregate principal amount of P86,800,000.00, secured by a real estate mortgage over two (2) properties located in Greenhills, San Juan. On 2 May 2000, the ASB… Read More BPI vs. SEC G.R. No. 164641 December 20, 2007 Dacion en Pago, Non Impairment of Contracts