This document outlines the course for Constitutional Law II, which covers various topics related to civil liberties and individual rights under the Philippine Constitution. It includes:
1. Freedom of expression, assembly, religion, movement, and association. Key cases relating to these rights are cited.
2. The right to information and access public records.
3. Rights of the accused such as custodial investigation rights, Miranda warnings, right to bail, and rights during trial.
4. Non-impairment of contracts and free access to courts.
The course will analyze these rights and liberties in depth through examination of relevant Philippine Supreme Court decisions.
This document outlines the course for Constitutional Law II, which covers various topics related to civil liberties and individual rights under the Philippine Constitution. It includes:
1. Freedom of expression, assembly, religion, movement, and association. Key cases relating to these rights are cited.
2. The right to information and access public records.
3. Rights of the accused such as custodial investigation rights, Miranda warnings, right to bail, and rights during trial.
4. Non-impairment of contracts and free access to courts.
The course will analyze these rights and liberties in depth through examination of relevant Philippine Supreme Court decisions.
This document outlines the course for Constitutional Law II, which covers various topics related to civil liberties and individual rights under the Philippine Constitution. It includes:
1. Freedom of expression, assembly, religion, movement, and association. Key cases relating to these rights are cited.
2. The right to information and access public records.
3. Rights of the accused such as custodial investigation rights, Miranda warnings, right to bail, and rights during trial.
4. Non-impairment of contracts and free access to courts.
The course will analyze these rights and liberties in depth through examination of relevant Philippine Supreme Court decisions.
This document outlines the course for Constitutional Law II, which covers various topics related to civil liberties and individual rights under the Philippine Constitution. It includes:
1. Freedom of expression, assembly, religion, movement, and association. Key cases relating to these rights are cited.
2. The right to information and access public records.
3. Rights of the accused such as custodial investigation rights, Miranda warnings, right to bail, and rights during trial.
4. Non-impairment of contracts and free access to courts.
The course will analyze these rights and liberties in depth through examination of relevant Philippine Supreme Court decisions.
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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II
Atty. Ledilla Lilibeth H. Llagas, ED. D.
---- COURSE OUTLINE ---- Part II
People vs. Marti, GR No. 81561, Jan. 18, 1991 Ramirez vs. CA, Sep. 28, 1995 Gaanan vs IAC, 145 SCRA 112 (1986) Valmonte vs. De Villa, 178 SCRA 211 (1989) Zulueta vs. CA, 253 SCRA 699 Waterous Drug Corporation vs. NLRC, GR No. 113271, Oct. 16, 1997
E. Freedom of Expression and Assembly (Secs. 4, 7, and 8) 1. Freedom of Speech and Press (Sec 4) 1.1 Meaning and Scope 1.2. Aspects/Forms of Abridgment a. Prior restraint b. Subsequent Punishment 1.3. Tests a. Dangerous Tendency b. Clear and present danger c. Balancing of interests 1. 4. Freedom of Expression and libel Cases:U. S. vs. Felipe Bustos, 37 Phil. 731 (1918) Lagunzad vs. Soto Vda. De Gonzales, 92 SCRA 476 (1979) Ayer Productions Pty. Ltd. Vs. Capulong,160 SCRA 861 1988) Arafiles vs. Phil. Journalists, Inc., GR No. 150256, Marc 25, 2004 1.5. Freedom of Expression and Administration of justice Cases:In Re: Sotto, 82 Phil. 595 (1949) Zaldivar vs. Gonzales, 166 SCRA 316 (1988) Re: Request Radio-TV Coverage of the Trial in the Sandiganbayan of the Plunder Case against the Former Pres. Estrada, A. M. No. 01-4-03-SC, June 29, 2001 In Re: Atty. Leonard de Vera, A. M., No. 01-12-10-SC, July 29, 2002 Blue Ribbon Committee vs. Majaducon, GR No. 136760, Jul 29, 2003 In the Matter of Allegations contained in the columns of Mr. Macasaet published in Malaya dated Sep. 18-21, 2008, A. M. No. 07-09-13- SC, Aug. 8, 2008 1.6. Freedom of Expression and obscenity Cases:Gonzales vs. Kalaw Katigbak, 137 SCRA 717 (1985) Pita vs. CA, 178 SCRA 362, 1989 1.7. Freedom of Expression and Radio/TV Broadcasts and Electoral Process Cases: Mutuc vs. COMELEC, 36 SCRA 228, 1970 Eastern Broadcasting Corp. vs. Dans, Jr. (137 SCRA 628, 1985 Sanidad vs. COMELEC, 207 SCRA 712 (1992) ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corp. vs. COMELEC, GR No. 133486, Jan. 28, 2000 SWS vs. COMELEC, GR No. 147571, May 5, 2001 Chavez vs. Gonzales, GR No. 168338, Feb. 15, 2008
1.8. Freedom of Assembly and Petition 1.8a. Batas Pambansa 880 (The Public Assembly Act of 1985) Cases:Malabanan vs. Ramento, 129 SCRA 359 (1984) Villar vs. TIP, 135 SCRA 706 (1985) Non vs. Dames II, 185 SCRA 523 (1990) Subayco vs. Sandiganbayan, 260 SCRA 798 (1996) Acosta vs. CA, 334 SCRA 486 (2000) Bayan, et. al. vs. Ermita, et. al., GR Nos, 169838, 169848, Apr. 25, 2006 IBP vs. Mayor Atienza, GR No. 175242, Feb. 24, 2010 GSIS & Winston Garcia vs. Villariza, et. Al., GR No. 180291, Jul 27, 2010
2. Right to information, access to public records (Sec. 7) Cases: Baldoza vs. Dimaano, 71 SCRA 14 (1976) Legaspi Vs. CSC, 150 SCRA 530 (1987) Valmonte vs. Belmonte, Jr., 170 SCRA 256 (1989) Aquino-Sarmiento vs. Morato, GR No. 92541, Sep. 7, 1991 Chavez vs. Public Estates Authority, GR No. 133250, Jul 9, 2002 Guingona, Jr., et. al. vs. COMELEC, GR No. 191846, May 6, 2010 Antolin vs. Domondon, et. Al., GR Nos. 165036, 175705, Jul 5, 2010
3. Freedom of Association (Sec 8) Cases:People vs. Ferrer, 56 SCRA 793 (1974) Victoriano vs. Elizalde Rope Workers Union, 59 SCRA 54 (1974) SSS Employees vs. CA, GR No. 85279, Jul 28, 1989 Manila Public School Teachers Assn. vs. Sec. of Education, 200 SCRA 323 Sta. Clara Homeowners Assn. vs. Gaston, 374 SCRA 396 (2002) Padcom Condominium Assn. vs. Ortigas Center Assn., Inc.,GR No. 146807, May 9, 2002 BPI vs. BPI Employees Union, GR No. 164301, Aug. 10, 2010
F. Freedom of Religion (Sec. 5) Cases:Ebralinag vs. Superintendent, GR No. 95770, Mar 1, 1993 Centeno vs. Villalon-Pornillos, GR No. 113092, Sep 1, 1994 Islamic Dawah Council of the Phil., Inc. vs. Office of the Executive Secretary, 405 SCRA 497 (2003) Alejandro Estrada Vs. Soledad S. Escritor, A.M. No. P-02-165, June 22, 2006 Eliseo F. Soriano Vs. Ma. Consoliza P. Laguardia etc., G.R. No. 164785/G.R. No. 165636, April 29, 2009
G. Freedom of Movement:Liberty of Abode & Rights to Travel (Sec. 6) Cases:Villavicencio vs. Lukban, 39 Phil. 778 (1919) Manotok, Jr. vs. CA, 142 SCRA 149 (1986) Santiago vs. Vasquez, 217 SCRA 633 (1993) Marcos vs. Sandiganbayan, 247 SCRA 127 Yap vs. CA, GR No. 141529, Jun 6, 2001
H. Non-Impairment of Obligation of Contracts (Sec. 10) Cases:Sangalang vs. IAC, 168 SCRA 634 (1988) Harrison Motors Corp. vs. Navarro, 331 SCRA 202 (2000) Ortigas & Company, Ltd. Vs. CA, GR No. 126102, Dec 4, 2000 Republic vs. Francisco, GR No. 139256, Dec. 27, 2002 Phil. Rural Electric Cooperatives Assn., Inc. vs. Secretary, DILG, 403 SCRA 558 (2003) United BF Homeowners Asso., Inc., et.al. vs. The City Mayor of Paranaque, GR No. 141010, Feb. 7, 2007 The Learning Child, Inc., et. al. vs. Ayala Alabang Village Association, et.al., GR Nos. 134269/134440/1445, July 7, 2010
I. Free Access to the Courts and Other Quasi-Juidicial Bodies (Sec. 11) J. Post-Arrest Rights of the Accused: Custodial Investigation (Sec. 12)
1. Rights of persons under custodial investigation: Right to silence, to counsel, and to Miranda warnings Cases:Miranda vs. Arizona, 384 US 436, 1966 Pp. vs. Judge Ayson, GR No. 85215, Jul 7, 1989 Pp. vs. Ordono, GR No. 132154, June 29, 2000 Pp. vs. Molina. GR No. 141129, Dec. 14, 2001 Pp. vs. Tulin, GR No. 11709, Aug 30, 2001 Pp. vs. Caralipio, GR No. 137765, Nov. 27, 2002 Pp. vs. Garcia, 400 SCRA 229 (2003) Pp. vs. Endino, 352 SCRA 307 1.1. Prosecution has burden to prove warnings Cases:Pp. vs. Nicandro, 141 SCRA 289 (1986) 1.2. Custodial phase of investigation: police line-up/paraffin Test Cases: Pp. vs. Amestuzo , GR No. 104383 Jul 12, 2001 Pp. vs. Piedad, GR No. 131923, Dec. 5, 2002 Pp. vs. De Guzman, 224 SCRA93 1.3. Meaning of independent counsel/of his choice Cases: Pp. vs. Ordono, GR No. 132154, June 29, 2000 Pp. vs. Bandula, 232 SCRA 565 Pp. vs. Januario, 267 SCRA 608 Pp. vs. Barasina, 229 SCRA 450 Pp. vs. Continente, GR No. 100801, Aug 25, 2000 Pp. vs. Espiritu, GR No. 128287, Feb 2, 1999 1.4. Requirements for Warnings to be valid Cases:Pp. vs. Nicandro, 141 SCRA 289 (1986) Pp. vs. Canela, 208 SCRA 842 Pp. vs. Samolde, GR No. 128551, Jul 31, 2000 Pp. vs Alberto, GR No. 132374, Aug. 22, 2002
2. Tests of waiver of Miranda rights 2.1. Sec. 12 (1): Exception Case:Pp. vs. Albofera, 152 SCRA 123
2.2 What may be waived: Right to remain silent and to counsel 2.3. What may not be waived: Right to be given Miranda warnings 2.4. Exclusionary Rule: Inadmissible in evidence (Sec. 12(3)) a. Confession secured by deceit Cases:Pp. vs. Naag, 322 SCRA 710 (2000) Pp. vs. Ragos, 351 SCRA 336 (2001) Pp. vs. Morid, GR No. 129295, Aug. 15, 2001 b. Confession obtained by torture/coercion Cases:Pp. vs. Ortilla, 129 SCRA 250 (1984) Pp. vs. Dueas, GR No. 151286, Mar 31, 2004 c. Trial confession in non-custodial setting Cases:Pp. vs. Encipido, 146 SCRA 478 (1988) Pp. vs. Moises-Marcos, 147 SCRA 204 (1987) Pp. vs. Maqueda, GR No. 112983, March 22, 1995 d. Right to counsel in administrative investigation Cases:Galman vs. Pamaran, 138 SCRA 294 (1985) Remolona vs. CSC, GR No. 137473, Aug 2, 2001 Astudillo vs. Pp., GR No. 159734, Nov. 30, 2006 e. Right to counsel before officer conducting preliminary investigation Cases:Pp. vs. Abano, 145 SCRA 555 (1986) Pp. vs. Espanola, GR No. 119308, Apr. 18, 1997 f. Right to counsel during identification confrontation Case:Pp. vs. Usman Hassan, 157 SCRA 261 (1988) g. Uncounselled confession Cases:Pp. vs. Bariquit, GR No. 135406, Jul 11, 2000 Pp. vs. Janson, 400 SCRA 584 Pp. vs. Antonio Lauga y Pina @ Terio, G.R. No. 186228. March 15, 2010 h. Signing Receipts Cases:Pp. vs. De Guzman, 194 SCRA 601 Pp. vs. Policarpio, 158 SCRA 85 (1988) i. Part of Res Gestae: Admissible Cases:Pp. vs. Dy, 158 SCRA 111 Pp. vs. Marra, 1994 3. Guidelines for Arresting/Investigating Officers Case:Pp. vs. Mahinay, GR No. 122485, Feb. 1, 1999
J. Right to Bail (Sec. 13) 1. When right may be invoked Cases:Pp. vs. San Diego, 26 SCRA 522 (1968) Lavides vs. CA, 324 SCRA 321 (2000) Government of USA vs Purganan & Jimenez, GR No. 148571,September 24, 2002 Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, etc. Vs. Felixberto T. Olalia, Jr., et al.,G.R. No. 153675, Apr 19, 2007 2. When right may not be invoked 3. Exceptions Cases:Carpio vs. Judge Magalang, 196 SCRA 41 Pp. vs. Reyes, 212 SCRA 402 Comendador vs. de Villa, 200 SCRA 80 3.1. Restriction of provisional liberty Cases:Manotoc, Jr. vs. CA, 142 SCRA 149 (1986) 4. Standards for fixing bail Cases:Villaseor vs. Abao, 21 SCRA 312 (1967) Camara vs. Enage, 41 SCRA 1 (1971) Magsucang vs. Balgos, 398 SCRA 158 (2003) 5. Waiver of the right Cases:Pp. vs. Judge Donato, GR No. 79269, June 5, 1991 6. Application for bail moots habeas corpus Cases:Callanta vs. Villanueva, 77 SCRA 377 (1977) Bagcal vs. Villaraza, 120 SCRA 525 (1983)
K. Rights of the Accused During Trial/Constitutional Rights of the Accused (Sec. 14) 1. Criminal Due Process (See Due Process:Outline) 2. Presumption of Innocence Cases:Pp. vs. Quintal, 125 SCRA 734 (1983) Pp. vs.Bato, GR No. 113804, Jan 16, 1998 Corpus vs. Pp., 194 SCRA 73 3. Right to be heard personally or by counsel Cases:Pp. vs. Holgado, 85 Phil. 752 (1950) Pp. vs. Mercado, 397 SCRA 746 (2003) Pp. vs. Mala, 411 SCRA 327 (2003) 3.1. Filing of demurrer to evidence is a waiver of right to be heard (Rule 119, Sec.5) 4. Right to be informed of nature and cause of accusation Cases:Pp. vs. Crisologo, 150 SCRA 653 Pp. vs. Ortega, 276 SCRA 166 Pp. vs. Alba, GR Nos. 131858-59, Apr. 15, 1999 Estrada vs. Sandiganbayan, 115 SCRA 793 Pp. vs. Sanchez, 411 SCRA288 (2003)
5. Right to speedy, impartial and public trial 5.1. speedy Cases:Flores vs. people, 61 SCRA 331 Pp. vs. Sesbreo, Sep. 9, 1999 Tai Lim vs. CA, Oct. 26, 1999 De Zuzuarregui vs. Rosete, A. M. No. MTJ-02-1426, May 9, 2002 5.2. public Cases:In re: Petition for radio and TV Coverage of Multiple Murder cases against Maguinadnao Gov. Zaldy Ampatuan, et. al., AM No.10-15-5-SC/AM No. 10-11-6-SC/AM No. 10-11-7-SC, June 14, 2011 Garcia vs. Domingo, 52 SCRA 143 (1973) 5.3. impartial trial(see cases on procedural due process )
6. Right to personal confrontation 6.1. Admission of hearsay violates right to confrontation Cases:Pp. vs. Ramos, 122 SCRA 312 Pp. vs. Escote, 400 SCRA 603 (2003) Vertudes vs. Buenaflor, GR No. 153166, Dec. 16, 2005 Sps. Henry & Rosario Uy vs. Hon. Judge Adriano, et. al., GR No. 159098,Oct. 27, 2006 7. Right to secure attendance of witnesses/compulsory process Cases:Pp. vs. Chua, GR No. 128280, Apr. 4, 2001 Pp. vs Bardaje, 99 SCRA 388 8. Trial in absentia Cases:Borja vs. Mendoza, 77 SCRA 442 Pp. vs. Salas, 143 SCRA 163 (1986) Gimenez vs. Nazareno, 160 SCRA 1 (1988) 9. When presence of accused mandatory/a duty 9.1. during arraignment 9.2. during trial for identification 9.3. during promulgation of sentence, except for light offense Cases:Aquino, Jr. vs. Military Commission No. 2, 63 SCRA 546 (1975)
L. Privilege of writ of Habeas Corpus ( Sec. 15) 1. Definition of Writ of Habeas Corpus 2. When available 3. When not available 4. Distinguished from Writ of Amparo 5. Distinguished from Writ of Habeas Data Cases:Cases:Tijing vs. CA, GR No. 125901, Mar 8, 2001 Ilusurio vs. Bildner, GR No. 139789, May 12, 2000 Dizon vs. Eduardo, 158 SCRA 470 In the Matter of Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus, et. al. vs. Lt. Gen. Hermogenes Esperon, et. al., GR No. 174994, Aug 31, 2007 Daniel Masangka Y Tapuz, et al. Vs. Hon. Judge Elmo Del Rosario,et al., G.R. No.182484, June 17, 2008 The Secretary of National Defense, et al. Vs. Manalo, G.R. No. 180906. October 7, 2008 Gen. Avelino Razon, Jr., et. al. vs. Mary Jean B. Tagitis, represented by Atty. Arcilla, Jr., GR No. 182498, Dec. 3, 2009 In the Matter of Petition for the Writ of Amparo and the Writ of Habeas Data in favor of Melissa C. Roxas, GR No. 189155, Sept. 7, 2010 Manila Electric Co., Alexander Deyto and Ruben Sapitula vs. Rosario Gomez Lim, GR No. 184769, Oct. 5, 2010
M. Right to speedy disposition of cases (Sec. 16) 1. Relate to the right of accused (Art. III, Sec. 14) Cases:Roque vs. Office of the Ombudsman, 307 SCRA 104 (1999) Abadia vs. CA, 236 SCRA 676 Lee vs. Pp., GR No. 137914, Aug. 6, 2002 Bernal vs. Sandiganbayan, GR No. 158018, May 20, 2004 Raul Tello vs. Pp., GR No. 165781, Jun 5, 2009
N. Privilege against self-incrimination (Sec. 17) 1. Proceedings where available Cases:Pascual vs. Board of Medical Examiners, 28 SCRA 344 2. When not available Cases:Pp. vs. Gallarde, GR No. 133025, Feb 27, 2000 Beltran vs. Samson, 53 Phil. 570 Irene K. Nacu, etc. vs. Civil Service Commission, et. al., GR No. 187752,Nov. 23, 2010 3. Immunity 3.1. Use and fruit immunity (Art. XIII, Sec. 18(8) 3.2. Transactional immunity (R. A. 1379, Sec. 8) Cases:Galman vs. Pamaran, 138 SCRA 274 4. Waiver available
O. Non-detention by reason of political beliefs or aspirations / Involuntary Servitude (Sec. 18) 1. Some exceptions a. punishment for a crime b. service in defense of the State ( Art. II, Sec. 4) c. naval (merchant marine) enlistment d. return to work order in industries affected with public interest Cases:Aclaracion vs. Gatmaitan, 64 SCRA 131, 135 (MAY 26, 1975)
P. Prohibited punishments (Sec. 19) Cases:Pp. vs. Dionisio, 22 SCRA 1299 Del Rosario vs. Bengzon, 180 SCRA 521
Q. Non-imprisonment for Debt ( Sec. 20) Cases:Serafin vs. Lindayag, 67 SCRA 166
R. Double Jeopardy 1. Requisites a. Valid complaint or information Cases:Icasiano vs. Sandiganbayan, 209 SCRA 377 b. Filed before a competent court Cases:Pp. vs. Galano, 75 SCRA 193 c. Valid plea Cases:Pp. vs. Balisacan, 17 SCRA 1119 d. Termination of the case Cases:Paulin vs. Judge Gimenez, 217 SCRA 386 Tupaz vs. Judge Ulep, GR No. 127777, Oct. 1, 1999 Pp. vs. Quizada, 160 SCRA 516 Pp. vs. City Court of Silay, 74 SCRA 248 Esmena vs. Pogoy, 102 SCRA 861 Toyoto vs. Ramos, 139 SCRA 316 Pp. vs. CA and Tangan, GR No. 102612, Feb. 13, 2001 Pp. vs. Feliciano, GR No. 136258, Oct. 10, 2001 People vs Uy, GR No. 158157, September 30, 2005 People of the Philippines Vs. Hon. Enrique C. Asis, etc., et al.,G.R. No. 173089. August 25, 2010 Joseph Cerezo vs. Pp., GR No. 185230, Jun 1, 2011 Hon. Waldo Flores, et. al. vs. Atty. Antonio Montemayor, GR No. 170146, Jun 8, 2011
2. Crimes Covered Case:Pp. vs. Sarabia, GR No. 142024, Jul 20, 2001 a. Doctrine of Supervening event Case:Pp. vs. Judge Villarama, 210 SCRA 246 b. Inseparable Offenses Case:Perez vs. CA, 168 SCRA 236 c. Act Violating Law and Ordinance Case:Pp. vs. Relova, 148 SCRA 292
S. Ex-Post Facto Law and Bill of Attainder (Sec. 22) 1. Ex-Post Facto Law a. Kinds b. Characteristics Cases:Bayot vs. Sandiganbayan, 128 SCRA 383 Pp. vs. Ferrer, 43 SCRA 381 Pp. vs. Sandiganbayan, 211 SCRA 241 Rodriguez vs. Sandiganbayan, 120 SCRA 659 Katigbak vs. Solicitor General, 180 SCRA 540 Rosario Nasi-Villar vs. Pp., GR No. 176169, Nov. 14, 2008 2. Bill of Attainder a. Definition b. Characteristics Cases:Pp. vs. Ferrer, 43 SCRA 381
II. CITIZENSHIP (Article IV)
A. Definition as distinguished from Nationality B. Usual modes of acquiring citizenship 1. By birth a. jus soli b. jus sanguinis 2. By naturalization 3. By marriage
C. Citizens of the Philippines (Sec. 1) 1. Under the 1987 Constitution (par. 1) * With reference to 1973 Constitution ** With reference to 1935 Constitution Cases:Elizabeth Lee vs. Director of Lands, GR No. 128195,Oct. 3, 2001 Tecson/Velez vs. COMELEC and Poe, GR No. 161434,March 3, 2004
2. Children of Filipino fathers and mothers (par. 2) * Compared to 1935 Constitution * Compared to 1973 Constitution Case:Valles vs. COMELEC, GR No. 137000, Aug. 9, 2000 3. Citizens by election (par. 3) a. scope of the right of election under 1935 Constitution b. right of election given by 1973 and 1987 Constitution compared to the right of election given by the 1935 Constitution
Case:Co vs. House Electoral Tribunal, GR No.s. 92191-92,Jul 30, 1991 In re: Ching, Bar Matter No. 914, Oct. 1, 1999 4. Naturalization (par. 4) a. Definition b. Modes i. Direct ii. Derivative c. Effects d. R. A. 9139 (Administrative Naturalization Law of 2000) e. Denaturalization Case: Sy-Limkaichong vs. COMELEC, et. al., GR Nos. 178831-32/179120/179132-D. 33/179240-41, Apr 1, 2009
D. Natural-Born Citizens (Sec. 2) 1. Definition 2. Scope
E. Loss and Reacquisition of Citizenship (Sec. 3) 1. Loss of citizenship a. Modes Cases:Yu vs. Defensor-Santiago, 169 SCRA 364, 1989 Frivaldo vs. COMELEC, 174 SCRA 245, 1989 Labo vs. COMELEC, 176 SCRA 1, 1989 Aznar vs. Osmena, 185 SCRA 703, 1990 Coquilla vs. COMELEC, GR No. 151914, Jul 31, 2002 2. Reacquisition of citizenship a. Modes Cases:Angat vs. Republic, GR No. 132244, Sep 14, 1999 Bengzon vs. HRET, GR No. 142840, May 7, 2001 R. A. 9225 (Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act) Case:De Guzman vs. COMELEC, GR No. 180048, June 19, 2009 F. Marriage to an alien spouse (Sec. 4) 1. General rule 2. Exception
G. Dual Allegiance (sec. 5) 1. Dual citizenship 2. Dual allegiance Case: Mercado vs. Manzano, 307 SCRA 630 Cordora vs. COMELEC, GR No. 176947, Feb. 19, 2009
IV. SUFFRAGE (Article V) A. Nature: Right and Duty Case:AKBAYAN vs. COMELEC, GR No. 147066, Mar 26, 2001 B. Qualifications to exercise the right Case: Romualdez vs. RTC, GR No. 104960, Sep 14, 1993 Fermin vs. COMELEC, et. al., GR Nos. 179695, 182369, Dec. 18, 2008 Velasco vs. COMELEC, et. al., GR No. 180051, Dec. 24, 2008 C. Prohibited Qualifications: Literacy test/Property D. R. A. 9189 (The Overseas Absentee Voting Act) Cases: Macalintal vs. COMELEC, GR No. 157013, Jul 10, 2003 Lewis, et. al. vs. COMELEC, GR No. 162759
V. SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS (Article XIII)
A. Social Justice (Secs. 1 -3) Cases:GSIS & Winston Garcia vs. Kapisanan ng mga Manggagawa sa GSIS, GR No. 170132, Dec. 6, 2006 Brugada vs. Secretary of DECS, GR Nos. 142332-43, Jan. 31, 2005
B. Agrarian and Natural Resources Reform (Secs. 4-8) C. Urban Land Reform and Housing (Secs. 9-10) Case:Manapat vs. CA & NHA & Consolidated Cases,GR No. 110478, Dec. 15, 2007 D. Health (Secs. 11-13) E. Women (Sec. 14) * Correlate with existing laws on Women F. Human Rights (Secs. 17-19) Cases:DAR vs. DECS, GR No. 158228, March 23, 2004 Cario vs. Commission on Human Rights, GR No. 96681, Dec. 2, 1991 Export Processing Zone Authority vs. Commission on Human Rights CHR, GR No. 101476, Apr. 14, 1994 Simon, Jr. vs. CHR, GR No. 100150, Jan. 5, 1994
VI. EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ARTS, CULTURE, AND SPORTS EDUCATION (Article XIV) Education (Secs. 1-5) Academic Freedom Definition Scope Language (Secs. 6-13) Arts and Culture (Secs. 14-18) Sports (Sec. 19) Cases:Lupangco vs. CA, 160 SCRA 848 (1988) University of San Carlos vs. CA, 166 SCRA 570 (1988) DECS vs. San Diego, 180 SCRA 534 (1989) Board of Medical Education vs. Judge Alfonso and Phil. Muslim- Christian College of Medicine, 176 SCRA 304 (1989) Capitol Medical Center vs. CA, 178 SCRA 493 (1989) Non vs. Judge Dames, 185 SCRA 523 (1990) Reyes vs. CA, GR No.94961, Feb. 25, 1991 Tan vs. CA, GR No. 97238, Jul 15, 1991 U. P. Board of Regents vs. CA, GR No. 134625, Aug. 31, 1999 Miriam College Foundation, Inc. vs. CA, GR NO. 127930, Dec. 15, 2000 Morales vs. BOR of U.P., GR No. 161172, Dec. 13, 2004 NLRC, St. Jude Catholic School, et. al., vs. Salgarino, GR No. 164376, Jul 31, 2006 BSU vs. CA, GR No. 169637, June 8, 2007 De La Salle University, Inc., et. al. vs. CA, et. al., GR No. 127980, Dec. 19, 2007