Category: Constitutional Law

— Constitutional Law, Political Law —

SOCIAL JUSTICE SOCIETY (SJS) vs. DANGEROUS DRUGS BOARD and PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (PDEA) G.R. No. 157870 November 3, 2008 Right to Privacy

January 26, 2018

FACTS: In its Petition for Prohibition under Rule 65, petitioner Social Justice Society (SJS), a registered political party, seeks to prohibit the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) from enforcing paragraphs (c), (d), (f), and (g) of Sec. 36 of RA 9165 on the ground that they are constitutionally infirm.… Read More SOCIAL JUSTICE SOCIETY (SJS) vs. DANGEROUS DRUGS BOARD and PHILIPPINE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (PDEA) G.R. No. 157870 November 3, 2008 Right to Privacy

— Constitutional Law —

Heirs of Moreno v. Mactan Airport G.R. No. 156273. October 15, 2003 Just Compensation, Power of Eminent Domain

January 26, 2018

  FACTS: Petitioners owned (2) parcels of land. In 1949 MCIAA wanted to lots of petitioners for the proposed expansion of Lahug Airport. To entice the landowners to cede their properties, the government assured them that they could repurchase their lands once Lahug Airport was closed or its operations transferred to Mactan Airport. On December… Read More Heirs of Moreno v. Mactan Airport G.R. No. 156273. October 15, 2003 Just Compensation, Power of Eminent Domain

— Constitutional Law —

Republic/NPC v. Sps. Libunao G.R. No. 166553 July 30, 2009 Just Compensation, Power of Eminent Domain

January 26, 2018

FACTS: This is an action for Eminent Domain filed by the plaintiff National Power Corporation. The plaintiff is seeking to expropriate properties of respondents in order to construct and maintain its Transmission Line Project for public purpose, hence, the need to acquire an easement of right- of- way over the affected portions of the above-described parcels… Read More Republic/NPC v. Sps. Libunao G.R. No. 166553 July 30, 2009 Just Compensation, Power of Eminent Domain

— Constitutional Law —

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ELIZAR TOMAQUIN G.R. No. 133188 July 23, 2004 Bill of Rights, Rights of an Accused

January 26, 2018

FACTS: Elizar Tomaquin was found by the lower Court to be guilty of the crime of murder of Jaquelyn Tatoy beyond reasonable doubt. Petitioner avers that the trial Court erred when it convicted him on the basis of his uncounselled confession. The Court is confronted with the issue of the admissibility of an extrajudicial confession.… Read More PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES vs. ELIZAR TOMAQUIN G.R. No. 133188 July 23, 2004 Bill of Rights, Rights of an Accused

— Constitutional Law —

TABASA v. CA G.R. No. 125793 August 29, 2006 Citizenship, Repatriation

January 26, 2018

FACTS:   Petitioner Joevanie Tabasa was a natural-born citizen of the Philippines. When he was seven years old, petitioner acquired American citizenship after his father became a naturalized citizen of the United States. When Petitioner came to the Philippines as a “balikbayan”, he was arrested and detained by an agent of the Bureau of Immigration and… Read More TABASA v. CA G.R. No. 125793 August 29, 2006 Citizenship, Repatriation

— Constitutional Law —

Antonio v. Reyes G.R. No. 155800 March 10, 2006 Article XV of the Constitution, The Family

January 25, 2018

FACTS: In 1990, Leo married Marie, the latter being ten years his senior. In 1993, Leo filed to annul the marriage due to Marie’s Psychological Incapacity. Leo claimed that Marie persistently lied about herself, the people around her, her occupation, income, educational attainment and other events or things. She would claim that she is a… Read More Antonio v. Reyes G.R. No. 155800 March 10, 2006 Article XV of the Constitution, The Family

— Constitutional Law, Taxation —

PETRON vs. TIANGCO G.R. No. 158881 April 16, 2008 Taxation, LGC

January 16, 2018

FACTS: Petron maintains a depot or bulk plant at the Navotas Fishport Complex, and through that depot, it has engaged in the selling of diesel fuels to vessels used in commercial fishing in and around Manila Bay. Petron received a letter from the office of Navotas Mayor, respondent Toby Tiangco, wherein the corporation was assessed… Read More PETRON vs. TIANGCO G.R. No. 158881 April 16, 2008 Taxation, LGC

— Constitutional Law —

Gannapao vs. CSC G.R. No. 180141, May 31, 2011 Civil Service

December 4, 2017

FACTS: Petitioner SPO1 Rimando A. Gannapao appeals the Decision of the CA which affirmed CSC Resolution which upheld the decision of the PNP Chief finding petitioner guilty of Serious Irregularities in the Performance of Duties, as affirmed by the Secretary of DILG, but modified the penalty of three months suspension to dismissal from the service.… Read More Gannapao vs. CSC G.R. No. 180141, May 31, 2011 Civil Service

— Constitutional Law, Political Law —

Lockheed vs. UP G.R. No. 18591 AprIL 18, 2012 Immunity from Suit

December 4, 2017

FACTS:  Petitioner Lockheed Detective and Watchman Agency, Inc. (Lockheed) entered into a contract for security services with respondent UP. In 1998, several security guards assigned to UP filed separate complaints against Lockheed and UP for payment of underpaid wages, 25% overtime pay, premium pay for rest days and special holidays, holiday pay, service incentive leave pay,… Read More Lockheed vs. UP G.R. No. 18591 AprIL 18, 2012 Immunity from Suit

— Constitutional Law, Political Law —

Vigilar vs. Aquino, G.R. No. 180388, Jan. 18, 2011 Immunity from Suit

December 4, 2017

FACTS: Aquino was invited by DPWH to a bidding for the construction of a dike by bulldozing a part of the Porac River at Barangay Ascomo-Pulungmasle, Guagua, Pampanga. Aquino was subsequently awarded the “Contract of Agreement” by the said government agency. By 9 July 1992, the project was duly completed by respondent, who was then… Read More Vigilar vs. Aquino, G.R. No. 180388, Jan. 18, 2011 Immunity from Suit