Political Law Review

List B, v. 1.0
Prof. Michael Vernon Guerrero Mendiola

Note: This provides only a selection of cases for the purpose of updating or reiterating case assignments in prerequisite subjects.
Review of Constitutional Law II

I. Fundamental Powers of the State

A. Police Power
[1A-1] Carlos Superdrug Corp. v. Department of Social Welfare and Development, GR 166494, 29 June 2007, En Banc,
Azcuna [J]
[1A-2] Aquino v. Municipality of Malay, Aklan, GR 211356, 29 September 2014, Third Division, Velasco Jr. [J]
B. Eminent Domain
1. In relation to Police Power
[1B-1] Fernando v. St. Scholastica's College, GR 161107, 12 March 2013, En Banc, Mendoza [J]
2. In general
[1B-2] Republic of the Philippines v. Heirs of Borbon, GR 165354, 12 January 2015, First Division, Bersamin [J]
[1B-3] National Power Corporation v. Heirs of Sangkay, GR 165828, 24 August 2011, First Division, Bersamin [J]
[1B-4ab] Secretary of Department of Public Works and Highways v. Spouses Tecson, GR 179334, 1 July 2013, Third
Division, Peralta [J]; Secretary of Department of Public Works and Highways v. Spouses Tecson, GR 179334, 21 April
2015, En Banc Resolution, Peralta [J]
[1B-5] Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority v. Lozada, GR 176625, 25 February 2010, En Banc, Nachura [J]
3. Agrarian Reform
[1B-6] Hacienda Luisita Incorporated v. Presidential Agrarian Reform Council, GR 171101, 24 April 2012, En Banc
Resolution, Velasco Jr. [J]
4. National government projects
[1B-7ab] Republic of the Philippines v. Judge Gingoyon, GR 166429, 19 December 2005, En Banc, Tinga [J]; Republic
of the Philippines v. Judge Gingoyon, GR 166429, 1 February 2006, En Banc Resolution, Tinga [J]
[1B-8ab] Republic of the Philippines v. Judge Mupas, GR 181892, 8 September 2015, En Banc, Brion [J]; Republic of
the Philippines v. Judge Mupas, GR 181892, 19 April 2016, En Banc Resolution, Brion [J]
C. Taxation
[1C-1] Philippine Health Care Providers Inc. v. Commissioner of Internatl Revenue, GR 167330, 18 September 2009,
Special First Division Resolution, Corona [J]
[1C-2] National Power Corporation v. City of Cabanatuan, GR 177332, 1 October 2014, Second Division, Leonen [J]
1. In relation to Police Power
[1C-3] Ferrer v. Bautista, GR 210551, 30 June 2015, En Banc, Peralta [J]
2. Tax exemption
[1C-4] Soriano v. Secretary of Finance, GR 184450, 24 January 2017, En Banc, Sereno [CJ]

II. Bill of Rights

A. In relation to International Law (UNDHR/ICCPR)
[2A-1] Republic of the Philippines v. Sandiganbayan, GR 104768, 21 July 2003, En Banc, Carpio [J]
B. Due Process and Equal Protection
1. Due Process
[2B-1] Agabon v. National Labor Relations Commission, GR 158693, 17 November 2004, En Banc, Ynares-Santiago
[J]
[2B-2] Southern Hemisphere Engagement Network Inc. v. Anti-Terrorism Council, GR 178552, 5 October 2010, En
Banc, Carpio Morales [J]
2. Equal Protection
[2B-3] Garcia v. Judge Drilon, GR 179267, 25 June 2013, En Banc, Perlas-Bernabe [J]
[2B-4a~b] Sameer Overseas Placement Agency Inc. v. Cabiles, GR 170139, 5 August 2014, En Banc, Leonen [J]; in
relation to Serrano v. Gallant Maritime Services Inc., GR 167614, 24 March 2009, En Banc, Austria-Martinez [J]
C. Intellectual Liberties/Freedoms
1. Expression
[2C-1] Chavez v. Gonzales, GR 168338, 15 February 2008, En Banc, Puno [CJ]
[-] Southern Hemisphere Engagement Network Inc. v. Anti-Terrorism Council, GR 178552, 5 October 2010, En
Banc, Carpio Morales [J], supra.
[-] Pharmaceutical and Health Care Association of the Philippines v. Duque, GR 173034, 9 October 2007, En
Banc, Austria-Martinez [J], supra.
[2C-2ab] Re: Letter of the UP Law Faculty entitled "Restoring Integrity: A Statement by the Faculty of the University
of the Philippines College of Law on the Allegations of Plagiarism and Misrepresentation in the Supreme Court" , AM
10-10-4-SC, 8 March 2011, En Banc, Leonardo-De Castro [J]; Re: Letter of the UP Law Faculty entitled "Restoring
Integrity: A Statement by the Faculty of the University of the Philippines College of Law on the Allegations of
Plagiarism and Misrepresentation in the Supreme Court", AM 10-10-4-SC, 7 June 2011, En Banc Resolution, Leonardo-
De Castro [J]
a. In relation to political rights
[2C-3] Osmena v. Garcia, GR 132231, 31 March 1998, En Banc, Mendoza [J]
[2C-4] Social Weather Stations Inc. v. Commission on Elections, GR 147571, 5 May 2001, Second Division,
Mendoza [J]
[2C-5] GMA Network INc. v. Commission on Elections, GR 205357, 2 September 2014, En Banc, Peralta [J]
[2C-6] Social Weather Stations Inc. v. Commission on Elections, GR 208062, 7 April 2015, En Banc, Leonen [J]
[2C-7] Diocese of Bacolod v. Commission on Elections, GR 205728, 21 January 2015, En Banc, Leonen [J]
 [2C-8] 1-United Transport Koalisyon (1-UTAK) v. Commission on Elections, GR 206020, 14 April 2015, En Banc,
Reyes [J]
2. Assembly
[2C-9] Bayan, Karapatan, Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) v. Ermita, GR 169838, 25 April 2006, En Banc,
Azcuna [J]
[2C-10] Integrated Bar of the Philippines v. Atienza, GR 175241, 24 February 2010, First Division, Carpio Morales [J]
3. Religion
[2C-11ab] Estrada v. Escritor, AM P-02-1651, 4 August 2003, En Banc, Puno [J]; Estrada v. Escritor, AM P-02-1651, 22
June 2006, En Banc Resolution, Puno [J]
[2C-12] Anonymous v. Radam, AM P-07-2333, 19 December 2007, First Division Resolution, Corona [J]
[2C-13] RE: Letter of Valenciano, AM 10-4-19-SC, 7 March 2017, En Banc Resolution, Mendoza [J]
[-] Ang Ladlad LGBT Party v. Commission on Elections, GR 190582, 8 April 2010, En Banc, Del Castillo [J], supra.
[2C-14] Islamic Da'Wah Council of the Philippines Inc. v. Office of the Executive Secretary, GR 153888, 9 July 2003,
En Banc, Corona [J]
[2C-15] MVRS Publications Inc. v. Islamic Da'wah Council of the Philippines Inc., GR 135306, 28 January 2003, En
Banc, Bellosillo [J]
[-] Imbong v. Ochoa, GR 204819, 8 April 2014, En Banc, Mendoza [J], supra.
D. Association
[2D1a~b] In RE Edilion, AM 1928, 3 August 1978, En Banc Resolution, Castro [CJ], viz In RE Integration of the Bar of the
Philippines, 9 January 1973, En Banc Resolution, Per Curiam
[2D2a~b] Sta. Clara Homeowners' Association v. Spouses Gaston, GR 141961, 23 January 2002, Third Division, Panganiban
[J], viz PADCOM Condominium Corporation v. Ortigas Center Association Inc., GR 146807, 9 May 2002, First Division,
Davide Jr. [CJ]
E. Abode and Travel
1. Freedom to Travel
[2E-1ab] Marcos v. Manglapus, GR 88211, 15 September 1989, En Banc, Cortes [J]; Marcos v. Manglapus, GR 88211, 27
October 1989, En Banc Resolution.
[2E-2] Office of the Administrative Services-Office of the Court Administrator v. Judge Macarine, AM MTJ-10-1770,
18 July 2012, Second Division, Brion [J]
[2E-3] Leave Division, Office of Administrative Services-Office of the Court Administrator v. Heusdens, AM P-11-
2927, 13 December 2011, En Banc, Mendoza [J]
2. Liberty of Abode
F. Right to Information
[2F-1] Chavez v. Presidential Commission on Good Government, GR 130716, 9 December 1998, First Division,
Panganiban [J]
[2F-2] Hilado v. Judge Reyes, GR 163155, 21 July 2006, Third Division, Carpio Morales [J]
[2F-3] Guingona v. Commission on Elections, GR 191846, 6 May 2010, En Banc Resolution, Carpio [J]
[2F-4] RE Request for Copy of 2008 Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN) and Personal Data Sheet or
Curriculum Vitae of the Justices of the Supreme Court and Officers and Employees of the Judiciary, AM 09-8-6-SC, 13
June 2012, En Banc, Mendoza [J]
[2F-5] Department of Foreign Affairs v. BCA International Corporation, GR 210858, 29 June 2016, Second Division,
Carpio [J]
G. Privacy
[2G-1] Salcedo-Ortanez v. Court of Appeals, GR 110662, 4 August 1994, Second Division, Padilla [J]
[2G-2] Zulueta v. Court of Appeals, GR 107383, 20 February 1996, Second Division, Mendoza [J]
[2G-3] Ople v. Torres, GR 127685, 23 July 1998, En Banc, Puno [J]; in relation to Kilusang Mayo Uno v. Director General,
[2G-4] National Economic Development Authority, GR 167798, 19 April 2006, En Banc, Carpio [J]
[2G-5] Disini v. Secretary of Justice, GR 203335, 11 February 2014, En Banc, Abad [J]; Disini v. Secretary of Justice, GR
203335, 22 April 2014, En Banc Resolution, Abad [J]
[2G-6] Republic of the Philippines v. Judge Eugenio, GR 174629, 14 February 2008, Second Division, Tinga [J]
1. Writ of Habeas Data
[2G-7] Manila Electric Company v. Lim, GR 184769, 5 October 2010, En Banc, Carpio Morales [J]
[2G-8] Lee v. Ilagan, GR 203254, 8 October 2014, First Division, Perlas-Bernabe [J]
[2G-9] Gamboa v. Chan, GR 193636, 24 July 2012, En Banc, Sereno [J]
[2G-10] Vivares v. St. Theresa's College, GR 202666, 29 September 2014, Third Division, Velasco Jr. [J]
H. Search and Seizure, and Arrests
1. Search and Seizure
[2H-1] People v. Marti, GR 81561, 18 January 1991, Third Division, Bidin [J]
[2H-2] Guazon v. De Villa, GR 80508, 30 January 1990, En Banc, Gutierrez Jr. [J]
[2H-3] AAA v. Judge Carbonell, GR 171465, 8 June 2007, Third Division, Ynares-Santiago [J]
[2H-4] Laud v. People, GR 199032, 19 November 2014, First Division, Per Curiam
[2H-5] Social Justice Society v. Dangerous Drugs Board, GR 157870, 3 November 2008, En Banc, Velasco Jr. [J]
[2H-6] Dela Cruz v. People, GR 200748, 23 July 2014, First Division, Sereno [CJ]
[2H-7] Lucas v. Lucas, GR 190710, 6 June 2011, Second Division, Nachura [J]
[2H-8] People v. Mariacos, GR 188611, 16 June 2010, Second Division, Nachura [J]
[2H-9] Dela Cruz v. People, GR 209387, 11 January 2016, Second Division, Leonen [J]
[2H-10] People v. Cogaed, GR 200334, 30 July 2014, Third Division, Leonen [J]
[2H-11a~b] Pollo v. Constantino-David, GR 181881, 18 Octoer 2011, En Banc, Villarama Jr. [J]; viz Anonymous Letter-
Complaint against Atty. Morales, AM P-08-2519, 19 November 2008, En Banc Resolution, Austria-Martinez [J]
[2H-12] Worldwide Web Corporation v. People, GR 161106, 13 January 2014, First Division, Sereno [CJ]
2. Arrests
[2H-13] Pestillos v. Generoso, GR 182601, 10 November 2014, Second Division, Brion [J]
[2H-14] Crescencio v. People, GR 205015, 19 November 2014, Third Division, Reyes [J]
 I. Custodial Investigation
[2I-1] People v. Lauga, GR 186228, 15 March 2010, Second Division, Perez [J]
[2I-2] Perez v. People, GR 164763, 12 February 2008, Third Division, Reyes RT [J]
J. Bail
[2J-1] Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region v. Olalia, GR 153675, 19 April 2007, En Banc, Sandoval-
Gutierrez [J]
[2J-2] Enrile v. Sandiganbayan (Third Division), GR 213847, 18 August 2015, En Banc, Bersamin [J]
K. Habeas Corpus
[2K-1] In RE Habeas Corpus of Paquito and Cabangunay, GR 115576, 4 August 1994, En Banc, Cruz [J]
[2K-2] In RE Datukan Malang Salibo, GR 197597, 8 April 2015, Second Division, Leonen [J]
L. Writ of Amparo
[2L-1] Secretary of National Defense v. Manalo, GR 180906, 7 October 2008, En Banc, Puno [CJ]
[2L-2] Yano v. Sanchez, GR 186640, 11 February 2010, En Banc, Carpio Morales [J]
[2L-3] Rubrico v. Macapagal-Arroyo, GR 183871, 18 February 2010, En Banc, Velasco Jr. [J]
[2L-4] Rodriguez v. Macapagal-Arroyo, GR 191805, 15 November 2011, En Banc, Sereno [J]
[2L-5] De Lima v. Gatdula, GR 204528, 19 February 2013, En Banc, Leonen [J]
[2L-6] Mamba v. Bueno, GR 191416, 7 February 2017, En Banc, Reyes [J]
[2L-7] Caram v. Segui, GR 193652, 5 August 2014, En Banc, Villarama Jr. [J]
M. Rights of Accused
1. Impartial Tribunal
[2M-1ab] In RE Petition for Radio and Television Coverage of the Multiple Murder Cases Against Maguindanao
Governor Zaldy Ampatuan, AM 10-11-5-SC, 14 June 2011, En Banc Resolution, Carpio Morales [J]; See 2012 Resolution
2. Right to confront witnesses
[2M-2] Go v. People, GR 185527, 18 July 2012, Third Division, Perlas Bernabe [J]
3. Avail of Remedies
[2M-3] Jaylo v. Sandigabayan, GRs 183152-54, 21 January 2015, First Division, Sereno [CJ]
N. Double Jeopardy
[2N-1] People v. Relova, GR L-45129, 6 March 1987, First Division, Feliciano [J]
[2N-2] People v. Velasco, GR 127444, 13 September 2000, En Banc, Bellosillo [J]
[2N-3] Villareal v. Aliga, GR 166995, 13 January 2014, Third Division, Peralta [J]
[2N-4] Ivler v. Modesto-San Pedro, GR 172716, 17 November 2010, Second Division, Carpio [J]
O. Ex Post Facto and Bill of Attainder
1. Ex Post Facto Law
[2O-1] Valeroso v. People, GR 164815, 22 February 2008, Third Division, Reyes RT [J]
a. Prescription
[2O-2] Presidential Commission on Good Government v. Carpio Morales, GR 206357, 12 November 2014, Third
Division, Velasco Jr. [J]
2. Bill of Attainder
[2O-3] Bureau of Customs Employees Association v. Teves, GR 181704, 6 December 2011, En Banc, Villarama Jr. [J]

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