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INSTRUCTIONS
This questionnaire is in TWO (2) PARTS: Part I with ten (10) questions
(numbered I to X), contained in seven (7) pages; and Part II with eight (8)
questions (numbered XI-XVIII), contained in six (6) pages, for a total
number of thirteen (13) pages.
Answer the question directly and concisely. Do not repeat the question.
Write legibly
GOOD LUCK!!!
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ANTONIO EDUARDO B. NACHURA
Chairperson
2009 Bar Examinations Committee
a. A law making "Bayan Ko" the new national anthem of the Philippines,
in lieu of "Lupang Hinirang," is constitutional.
b. Under the archipelago doctrine, the waters around, between, and
connecting the islands of the archipelago form part of the territorial
sea of the archipelagic state.
c. A law that makes military service for women merely voluntary is
constitutional.
d. A law fixing the passing grade in the Bar examinations at 70%, with
no grade lower than 40% in any subject, is constitutional.
e. An educational institution 100% foreign-owned may be validly
established in the Philippines.
II
Despite lingering questions about his Filipino citizenship and his one-year
residence in the district, Gabriel filed his certificate of candidacy for
congressman before the deadline set by law. His opponent, Vito, hires you
as lawyer to contest Gabriel's candidacy.
a. Before election day, what action or actions will you institute against
Gabriel, and before which court, commission or tribunal will you file
such action/s? Reasons. (2%)
b. If, during the pendency of such action/s but before election day,
Gabriel withdraws his certificate of candidacy, can he be substituted
as candidate? If so, by whom and why? If not, why not? (2%)
c. If the action/s instituted should be dismissed with finality before the
election, and Gabriel assumes office after being proclaimed the
winner in the election, can the issue of his candidacy and/or
citizenship and residence still be questioned? If so, what action or
actions may be filed and where? If not, why not? (2%)
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III
IV
VI
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of his right to privacy and the Anti-Wire Tapping law. Resolve the objection
with reasons. (3%)
VII
VIII
The IUB officials filed suit to prohibit HCGG from proceeding with the
inquiry and to quash the subpoena, raising the following arguments:
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a. The subject of the legislative investigation is also the subject of
criminal and civil actions pending before the courts and the
prosecutor's office; thus, the legislative inquiry would preempt judicial
action; (3%) and
b. Compelling the IUB officials, who are also respondents in the criminal
and civil cases in court, to testify at the inquiry would violate their
constitutional right against self-incrimination. (3%)
c. May the Governor of the BSP validly invoke executive privilege and,
thus, refuse to attend the legislative inquiry? Why or why not? (3%)
IX
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Appeals (CA). The CA reversed the CSC decision, exonerating Maximino.
The Secretary of Education then petitions the Supreme Court (SC) for the
review of the CA decision.
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PART II
XI
XII
a. He argued that since the incident took place inside the U.S. embassy,
Philippine courts have no jurisdiction because the U.S. embassy
grounds are not part of Philippine territory; thus, technically, no crime
under Philippine law was committed. Is William correct? Explain your
answer. (3%)
b. He also claimed that his Miranda rights were violated because he
was not given the lawyer of his choice; that being an American, he
should have been informed of his rights in proper English; and that he
should have been informed of his rights as soon as he was taken into
custody, not when he was already at the police station. Was William
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denied his Miranda rights? Why or why not? (3%)
c. If William applies for bail, claiming that he is entitled thereto under the
"international standard of justice" and that he comes from a U.S.
State that has outlawed capital punishment, should William be
granted bail as a matter of right? Reasons. (3%)
XIII
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XIV
XV
The KKK Television Network (KKK-TV) aired the documentary, "Case Law:
How the Supreme Court Decides," without obtaining the necessary permit
required by P.D. 1986. Consequently, the Movie and Television Review
and Classification Board (MTRCB) suspended the airing of KKK-TV
programs. MTRCB declared that under P.D. 1986, it has the power of prior
review over all television programs, except "newsreels" and programs "by
the Government", and the subject documentary does not fall under either of
these two classes. The suspension order was ostensibly based on
Memorandum Circular No. 98-17 which grants MTRCB the authority to
issue such an order.
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XVI
XVII
a. If FCC hires you as lawyer, what defense or defenses would you set
up in order to resist the expropriation of the property? Explain. (5%)
b. If the Court grants the City's prayer for expropriation, but the City
delays payment of the amount determined by the court as just
compensation, can FCC recover the property from Pasig City?
Explain. (2%)
c. Suppose the expropriation succeeds, but the City decides to abandon
its plan to subdivide the property for residential purposes having
found a much bigger lot, can FCC legally demand that it be allowed to
repurchase the property from the City of Pasig? Why or why
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not? (2%)
XVIII
What are the essential elements of a valid petition for a people's initiative to
amend the 1987 Constitution? Discuss. (2%)
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