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CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 2 – ILLUSTRATIVE CASES

FUNDAMENTAL POWERS OF THE STATE

Definition

1. Churchill vs. Rafferty, G.R. No. L-10572, December 21, 1915, 32 Phil 580

2. People vs. Pomar, G.R. No. L-22008, November 3, 1924, 46 Phil 126

3. PLDT vs. Davao, G.R. No. L-23080, October 30, 1965

4. PASEI vs. Drilon, G.R. No. 81958, June 30, 1988

5. Morfe vs. Mutuc, G.R. No. L-20387, January 31, 1968

6. PCGG vs. Peña, G.R. No. 77663, April 12, 1988

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Scope/Characteristics

7. US vs. Pompeya, G.R. No. L-10255, August 6, 1915

Public Health

8. Case vs. La Junta de Sanidad de Manila, et al. G.R. No. L-7595 February 4, 1913

9. Ynot VS. IAC, 148 SCRA 659

10. Zabal v. Duterte, G.R. No. 238467, February 12, 2019

Public morals

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11. Ermita vs. Manila. G.R. No. L-24693July 31, 1967

12. Manila vs. Laguio, G.R. No. 118127, April 12, 2005

13. WLC vs. Manila, G.R. No. 122846, January 20, 2009.

14. De La Cruz vs. Paras, G.R. No. L-42571, 72July 25, 1983

General Welfare

20%, DISCOUNT FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND PWDs

16. Carlos Superdrug v. DSWD, G.R. No. 166494, 29 June 2007, 526 SCRA 130

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17. Manila Memorial Park, Inc., et al. vs. DSWD, G.R. No. 175356. December 3, 2013

18. Southern Luzon Drug Corporation vs. DSWD, G.R. No. 199669. April 25, 2017

19. ESTOCONING VS. PEOPLE G.R. No. 231298, October 07, 2020

Regulation of vehicular traffic

20. Luque vs. Villegas, et al. G.R. No. L-22545, November 28, 1969

21. Pantaleon vs. MMDA, G.R. No. 194335, November 17, 2020

Public peace

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22. Chavez vs. Romulo, et al. G.R. No. 157036 June 9, 2004

23. ACOSTA VS. OCHOA G.R. No. 211559, October 15, 2019

Public safety

24. Agustin vs. Edu, et al. G.R. No. L-49112 February 2, 1979

25. Edu vs. Ericta, et al. G.R. No. L-32096 October 24, 1970

26. Mirasol vs. DPWH, G.R. No. 158793 June 8, 2006

27. Taxicab Operators vs. BOT, 119 SCRA 597, G.R. No. L-59234 September 30, 1982

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Promote morality in public service

28. Morfe vs. Mutuc, et al.G.R. No. L-20387January 31, 1968

Regulatory in nature

29. Council of Teachers vs. Secretary of Education, G.R. No. 216930, October 9, 2018

30. Pimentel vs Legal Education Board, G.R. No. 230642, September 10, 2019

31. MMDA vs. Viron Transportation Co., Inc., 557 Phil. 121, 140. (2007).

32. Tablarin vs. Gutierrez G.R. No. 78164. July 31, 1987

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Power to issue franchise, licenses or grant business permits

33. Acebedo Optical Company, Inc. vs. CA, G.R. No. 100152, March 31, 2000

34. Alfredo S. Lim vs. Felipe G. Pacquing G.R. No. 115044 January 27, 1995

Power of the State to regulate the exercise of a profession or pursuit of an occupation

35. United States vs. Dominador Gomez Jesus G.R. No. L-9651, August 4, 1915

36. Professional Regulation Board Vs. De Guzman, et al.G.R. No. 144681. June 21, 2004

37. JMM Promotion and Management, Inc., et al. vs. CA, G.R. No. 120095 August 5, 1996

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38. Flores vs. Pilando, G.R. No. 251816. November 23, 2021

Promote Social Justice

39. Kilusang Mayo Uno vs. Aquino, G.R. No. 210500, April 02, 2019

A public utility subject to strict regulation by the State

40. Manila Electric Company Vs. Ramoy G.R. No. 158911. March 4, 2008

Stevedoring services are subject to the states police power

41. PPA vs. Cipres Stevedoring & Arrastre, Inc. G.R. No. 145742. July 14, 2005

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Police Power vs Bill of Rights

42. Board vs. Yuan Wenle, G.R. No. 242957. February 28, 2023

Police power is superior to the non-impairment clause

43. GMC vs. Equitable PCI Bank, G.R. No. 195540. March 13, 2013

44. BANAT vs. COMELEC, G.R. No. 177508. August 7, 2009

45. PALIC vs. Auditor General G.R. No. L-19255January 18, 1968

46. Alalayan vs. NPC, G.R. No. L-24396 July 29, 1968

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47. MMA vs. POEA, G.R. No. 114714April 21, 1995

48. Villanueva vs. Castañeda, Jr. G.R. No. L-61311September 2l, 1987

49. Ortigas& Co. Ltd. vs. Court of Appeals , et al G.R. No. 126102 December 4, 2000

50. Melchor, Jr. vs. Moya G.R. No. L-35256March 17, 1983

51. Ortigas vs. Feati, G.R. No. L-24670 December 14, 1979.

52. UBFHA vs. Paranaque, G.R. No. 141010, February 7, 2007

53. Del Rosario vs. De los Santos, G.R. No. L-20589-90 March 21, 1968

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54. Ramas vs. CAR, G.R. No. L-19555 May 29, 1964

Police power vs. constitutional inhibition against imprisonment for debt

55. Lozano vs. Martinez G.R. No. L-63419 December 18, 1986

Police Power, the right to due process of law and the right against unreasonable searches and seizures

Police power is no license to seize property in disregard of due process

56. Leo Pita vs. Court of Appeals, et al .G.R. No. 80806, October 5, 1989

Police Power vs. Due Process and Equal Protection

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57. Bautista, et al. vs. Juinio, et al. G.R. No. L-50908January 31, 1984

void-for-vagueness doctrine

58. People vs. Siton, G.R. No. 169364 September 18, 2009

property rights must bow to the primacy of police power

59. Remman vs. PRB, G.R. No. 197676, February 4, 2014

Police power vs. Eminent Domain

60. United States vs. Toribio G.R. No. L-5060 January 26, 1910

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61. Solicitor General vs. Ayala, G.R. No. 177056. September 18, 2009

62. Small Landowners vs. Agrarian Reform G.R. No. 78742July 14, 1989

63. Didipio Earth-Savers vs. Gozun, et al. G.R. No. 157882 March 30, 2006

64. Telecommunications vs. Commission On Elections G.R. No. 132922April 21, 1998

65. Quezon City vs. Ericta G.R. No. L-34915 June 24, 1983

66. Equitable (now BDO) vs. South Rich Acres, Inc., G.R. No. 202384, May 04, 2021

Police power vs. power of taxation

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67. Planters Products Inc., et al. vs. Fertiphil Corp. G.R. No. 166006 March 14, 2008

68. Romeo P. Gerochi, et al vs. Dept of Energy, et al. G.R. No. 159796 July 17, 2007

69. Philippine Airlines, Inc. vs. Romeo F. Edu, et al. G.R. No. L- 41383August 15, 1988

70. Gaston v. Republic Planters Bank 242 Phil. 377 (1988)

71. Gerochi v. Department of Energy 554 Phil. 563 (2007)

72. Petron Corporation v. Tiangco 574 Phil. 620 (2008)

73. Mobil Philippines v. City Treasurer of Makati 501 Phil. 666 (2005)

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74. BCDA vs. Baguio City, G.R. No. 192694. February 22, 2023

Power to regulate as an exercise of police power does not include the power to impose fees for revenue purposes

75. G.A. Cuunjieng vs. Patstone G.R. No. L-16254February 21, 1922

76. American Mail Line, et al. vs. City of Basilan, et al. G.R. No. L-12647May 31, 1961

77. Republic vs. Philippine Rabbit Bus Lines, Inc .G.R. No. L-26862March 30, 1970

Taxation may be made the implement of the state’s police power

78. Lutz vs. Araneta, G.R. No. L-7859December 22, 1955

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FUNDAMENTAL POWERS OF THE STATE

79. Philippine Airlines v. Edu 247 Phil. 283 (1988)

Who may exercise the power

Delegation

80. MMDA vs. Bel-Air Village, Association, Inc. 385 Phil. 586 (2000).

81. MMDA vs. Viron Transportation Co., Inc., 557 Phil. 121 (2007).

82. Republic vs. MBEJODAI, G.R. No. 206486. August 16, 2022

Local Government Units

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FUNDAMENTAL POWERS OF THE STATE

83. Bacolod Vs. Phuture Visions Co., Inc. G.R. No. 190289. January 17, 2018

84. SPARK vs. Quezon City G.R. No. 225442. August 8, 2017

85. Batangas Vs. Shell Petroleum Corporation, G.R. No. 195003. June 7, 2017

86. Laygo vs. Mayor of Solano, Nueva Vizcaya G.R. No. 188448. January 11, 2017

87. Cruz vs. Pandacan Hiker's Club, Inc. G.R. No. 188213 January 11, 2016

88. Ferrer Vs. Bautista G.R. No. 210551. June 30, 2015

89. Legaspi Vs. City of Cebu G.R. No. 159110/G.R. No. 159692. December 10, 2013

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90. Rimando Vs. Naguilan Emission Testing Center, G.R. No. 198860. July 23, 2012

91. Gancayco Vs. Quezon City and MMDA, G.R. No. 177807/G.R. No. 177933. October 11, 2011

92. Binay vs. Domingo G.R. No. 92389 September 11, 1991

93. Balacuit vs. Court of First Instance of Agusan Del Norte G.R. No. L-38429 June 30, 1988

94. Social Justice Society, et al. vs. Atienza, Jr., etc. G.R. No. 156052 February 13, 2008

95. City of Manila, et al. vs. Laguio, Jr., et al. G.R. No. 118127 April 12, 2005

96. BATANGAS CATV, INC., petitioner, vs. THE COURT OF APPEALSG.R. No. 138810. September 29, 2004 482 Phil. 544

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FUNDAMENTAL POWERS OF THE STATE

97. United States vs. Salaveria G.R. No. L-13678November 12, 1918

98. Velasco vs. Villegas G.R. No. L-24153February 14, 1983

99. Heirs fo Luis A. Luna, et al. vs. Afable, et al. G.R. No. 188299 January 23, 2013

100. Rural Bank of Makati, Inc., et al. vs. Makati, et al. G.R. No. 150763July 2, 2004

101. Tano, et al. vs. Socrates, et al. G.R. No. 110249August 21, 1997

102. GARIN VS. CITY OF MUNTINLUPA G.R. No. 216492, January 20, 2021

103. CITY OF BATANGAS VS. JG SUMMIT PETROCHEMICAL CORPORATION G.R. Nos. 190266-67. March 15, 2023

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MMDA is not vested with police power

104. Metro Manila Development Authority v. Bel-Air Village Association, Inc. 385 Phil. 586

105. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Vs. Dante O. Garin. G.R. No. 130230. April 15, 2005

Limitations

106. Lucena Grand Central Terminal, Inc. Vs. JAC Liner, Inc.G.R. No. 148339. February 23, 2005

107. Planters Products Inc., et al. vs. Fertiphil Corp. G.R. No. 166006 March 14, 2008

108. James Mirasol, et al. vs. Dept. of Public Works & Highways, et alG.R. No. 158793 June 8, 2006

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FUNDAMENTAL POWERS OF THE STATE

Tests for valid exercise

a. Lawful subject

b. Lawful Means

109. Ynot vs. Intermediate Appellate Court G.R. No. 74457March 20, 1987

110. VENUS COMMERCIAL CO., INC., VS. THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH G.R. No. 240764. November 18, 2021

111. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES, VS. MARIA BASA EXPRESS JEEPNEY OPERATORS AND DRIVERS ASSOCIATION, INC., G.R. No. 206486. August
16, 2022

112. Fernando Vs. St. Scholastica's College and St. Scholastica's Academy-Marikina, Inc. G.R. No. 161107. March 12, 2013

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113. Social Justice Society v. Mayor Atienza, Jr., 546 Phil. 485 (2007).

114. Drugstores Association of the Philippines, Inc., et al. v. National Council on Disability Affairs, et al., 795 Phil. 166 (2016).

115. Kilusang Mayo Uno, et al. v. Aquino, et al., 850 Phil. 1168 (2019).

Additional Limitations

Express grant by law

Within territorial limits

Not contrary to law

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116. Ichiong vs. Hernandez, et al .G.R. No. L-7995May 31, 1957

117. Tawang Multi-Purpose Cooperative Vs. La Trinidad Water District G.R. No. 166471. March 22, 2011

118. Villacorta vs. Bernardo G.R. No. L-31249August 19, 1986

119. Homeowners' Ass'n. of the Phil., Inc., et al. vs. Municipal Board of the City of Manila, et al. G.R. No. L-23979August 30, 1968

120. United States vs. Pacis, et al. G.R. No. 10363September 29, 1915

121. Leonardo Tan, et al. vs. Pereña G.R. No. 149743 February 18, 2005

POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN

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Definition and Scope

1. Noble v. City of Manila,67 Phil. 1.

Article III, Section 9

2. Benguet Consolidated, Inc. vs. Rep. of the Phil. G.R. No. 71412 August 15, 1986

Republic Act No. 10752

Republic Act No. 7279

3. Labra Lagcao vs. Labra G.R. No. 155746 October 13, 2004

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4. City of Mandaluyong v. Aguilar 142 SCAD 350, 350 SCRA 487

5. DPWH VS. EDDIE MANALO G.R. No. 217656, November 16, 2020

6. Republic vs. Ropa Development Corporation, G.R. No. 227614. January 11, 2021

7. NPC vs. Alunan, G.R. No. 203720. January 12, 2021

8. Republic vs. Heirs of Andres Francisco G.R. No. 244115. February 3, 2021

9. Republic vs. Regio G.R. No. 252968. January 12, 2021

10. Republic vs. Mirandilla G.R. No. 233516. January 13, 2021

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11. Republic vs. Bonifacio, G.R. No. 226734. May 10, 2021

12. Mandaluyong vs. Pagong Realty Corporation, G.R. No. 252946. February 10, 2021

13. Valenzuela vs. Chua G.R. No. 254356. February 15, 2021

Who May Exercise

Section 19 of RA 7160

14. Filstream International Inc. vs. CA, G.R. No. 125218 January 23, 1998

15. Municipality of Parañaque vs. V.M. Realty Corp. G.R. No. 127820 July 20, 1998

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16. Macawiwili Gold Mining vs. CA, G.R. No. 115104, October 12, 1998

17. Heirs of Alberto Saguitan vs. City of Mandaluyong G.R. No. 135087 March 14, 2000

18. Lagcao, et al. vs. Generosa G. Labra, et al. G.R. No. 155746, October 13, 2004

19. JLCSF vs. Municipality of Pasig, Metro Manila G.R. No. 152230 August 9, 2005

20. Manila v. Alegar Corp. 689 Phil. 31 (2012)

21. Yusay vs. Court of Appeals, et al. G.R. No. 156684, April 6, 2011

22. Moday, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al. G.R. No. 107916 February 20, 1997

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23. CANORECO vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 109338, November 20, 2000

24. Metropolitan Cebu Water Destrict vs. J. King and Sons Company, Inc.G.R. No. 175983 April 16, 2009

25. MORE ELECTRIC AND POWER CORPORATION VS. PANAY ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. G.R. No. 248061, September 15, 2020

26. MORE ELECTRIC AND POWER CORPORATION VS. PANAY ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC., G.R. No. 248061, March 09, 2021

27. ILOILO GRAIN COMPLEX CORPORATION VS. HON. MA. THERESA N. ENRIQUEZ-GASPAR, G.R. No. 265153. April 12, 2023 ]

28. HEIRS OF RAISA DIMAO, VS. NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES G.R. No. 254020. March 01, 2023 ]

29. JOSE CO LEE VS. CITY OF OLONGAPO G.R. No. 246201. December 07, 2022 ]

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Destruction from Necessity

Requisites for the valid exercise of eminent domain:

Necessity of Exercise

30. City of Manila v. Chinese Community 40 Phil. 349

31. Republic vs. La Ordende PP. Benedictinos de Filipinos, 1 SCRA 646

32. Iloilo Grain Complex Corporation vs. Gaspar, G.R. No. 265153, April 12, 2023

Private Property

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33. Manila vs. Arellano Law Colleges, Inc. G.R. No. L-2929February 28, 1950

34. Republic v. PLDT, 26 SCRA 620

35. PLDT v. NTC, 190 SCRA 717.

Taking

36. Republic v. Castellvi 58 SCRA 336

37. Ayala de Roxas v. City of Manila 9 Phil. 215

38. People v. Fajardo104 Phil. 443

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39. National Power Corporation v. Aguirre-Paderanga464 SCRA 481

40. Amigable v. Cuenca 43 SCRA 360

41. City Government of Quezon City v. Ericta 122 SCRA 759

42. Philippine Press Institute v. Commission on Elections 244 SCRA 272

43. Didipio Earth-Savers' Multi-Purpose Association, Inc. et al. vs. Gozun, et al. G.R. No. 157882 March 30, 2006

44. National Power Corporation Vs. Asoque G.R. No. 172507. September 14, 2016

45. Southern Luzon Drug Corporation Vs. The Department of Social Welfare and Development G.R. No. 199669. April 25, 2017

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46. Bartolata Vs. Republic of the Philippines G.R. No. 223334. June 7, 2017

47. National Transmission Corporation Vs. Oroville Development Corporation G.R. No. 223366. August 1, 2017

48. Republic of the Philippines represented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), et al. Vs. Alforte G.R. No. 217051.
August 22, 2018

49. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES VS. ESTATE OF JUAN MARIA POSADAS III G.R. No. 214310, February 24, 2020

50. National Power Corp. v. Manalastas 779 Phil. 510 (2016).

51. Republic, represented by National Power Corp. v. Heirs of Borbon 750 Phil. 37 (2015)

52. Sy. v. Local Gov't. of Quezon City 710 Phil. 549 (2013).

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53. NATIONAL TRANSMISSION CORPORATION vs. RELIGIOUS OF THE VIRGIN MARY G.R. No. 245266 August 1, 2022

54. HEIRS OF RAISA DIMAO VS. NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, G.R. No. 254020. March 01, 2023 ]

Public Use

55. Province of Camarines Sur v. Court of Appeals 222 SCRA 173 G.R. No. 103125 May 17, 1993

56. Manosca, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al. G.R. No. 106440 January 29, 1996

57. Heirs of Juancho Ardona, et al. vs. Reyes, et al. G.R. Nos. L-60549, 60553 to 60555October 26, 1983

58. Barangay Sindalan, et al. vs. Court of Appeals, et al. G.R. No. 150640 March 22, 2007

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59. Reyes, et al. vs. National Housing Authority G.R. No. 147511 January 20, 2003

Right to repurchase if purpose is abandoned

60. Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA) and Air Transportation Office (ATO) vs. Lozada, et al. G.R. No. 176625 February
25, 2010

Just Compensation

61. Manila Railroad Co. v. Velasquez, 32 Phil. 286

62. Knecht v. Court of Appeals297 SCRA 754

63. City of Manila v. Estrada, 25Phil. 208

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64. National Housing Authority v.Reyes123 SCRA 245

65. Export Processing Zone Authority v. Dulay149 SCRA 305 (1987).

66. Municipality of Daet v. Court of Appeals, 93 SCRA 503

67. Commissioner of Public Highways v. Burgos96 SCRA 831

68. Urtula v. Republic, 22 SCRA 477

69. City of Manila v. Roxas, 60 Phil. 215

70. Republic v. Lim462 SCRA 265

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71. Visayan Refining Co. v. Camus, 40 Phil. 550

72. Garcia vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. L-47553 January 31, 1981

73. Tiongson, et al vs. National Housing Authority, et al.G.R. No. L-55166 May 21, 1987

74. Ass'n of Small Landowners In the Philippines, Inc. vs. Sec. of Agrarian Reform G.R. No. 78742 July 14, 1989

75. Marabeles vs. Court of AppealsG.R. No. 75979 January 17, 1990

76. Meralco vs. Pineda, et al. G.R. No. L-59791February 13, 1992

77. The City of Cebu vs. DedamoG.R. No. 142971 May 7, 2002

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78. National Power Corporation vs. Manubay Agro-Industrial Development Corporation G.R. No. 150936 August 18, 2004

79. NPC vs. San Pedro G.R. No. 170945 September 26, 2006

80. National Power Corp vs. Ibrahim et al. G.R. No. 168732 June 29, 2007

81. Apo Fruits Corporation and Hijo Plantation, Inc. vs. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 164195 December 4, 2009

82. Republic of the Philippines vs. Sps. Tan Song Bok G.R. No. 191448 November 16, 2011

83. Republic of the Philippines (University of the Philippines) vs. Legaspi, Sr., et al. G.R. No. 177611 April 18, 2012

84. National Power Corporation vs. Spouses Rodolfo Zabala and Lilia BaylonG.R. No. 173520 January 30, 2013

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85. National Power Corporation vs. YCLA Sugar Development Corporation G.R. No. 193936 December 11, 2013

86. City of Cebu vs. Dedamo, Jr. G.R. No. 172852 January 30, 2013

87. Republic of the Philippines vs Ortigas and Company Limited Partnership G.R. No. 171496 March 3, 2014

88. LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES v. HABABAG, SR G.R. No. 172352, September 16, 2015

89. Land Bank of the Philippines Vs. Hababag, Sr., G.R. No. 172352/G.R. No. 172387-88. June 8, 2016

90. National Transmission Corporation Vs. Oroville Development Corporation G.R. No. 223366. August 1, 2017

91. National Power Corporation Vs. Marasigan G.R. No. 220367. November 20, 2017

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92. Land Bank of the Philippines Vs. Manzano, et al. G.R. No. 188243. January 24, 2018

93. Republic v. Lara 96 Phil. 170 (1954)

94. Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways v. Spouses Tecson 713 Phil. 55 (2013) [

95. Forfom Development Corporation v. Philippine National Railways, 594 Phil. 10 (2008)

96. Eusebio v. Luis 618 Phil. 586 (2009)

97. Manila International Airport Authority v. Rodriguez 518 Phil. 750 (2006)

98. Republic v. Sarabia 505 Phil. 253 (2005)

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99. National Power Corporation v. Heirs of Sangkay 671 Phil. 569, 591 (2011)

100. National Power Corporation v. Spouses Saludares, 686 Phil. 967 (2012).

101. Sy v. Local Government of Quezon City 710 Phil. 549 (2013) [

102. BAUTISTA V. YUJUICO G.R. No. 199654, October 03, 2018

103. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES VS. ESTATE OF JUAN MARIA POSADAS III G.R. No. 214310, February 24, 2020

104. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES VS. HEIRS OF ANDRES FRANCISCO, G.R. No. 244115, February 03, 2021

105. NATIONAL TRANSMISSION CORPORATION vs. RELIGIOUS OF THE VIRGIN MARY G.R. No. 245266 August 1, 2022

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106. Republic vs. Sinense, G.R. No. 240957, February 14, 2022

107. DPWH vs. Malicdem, G.R. No. 235347, February 15, 2022

108. NGC vs. Gaite, G.R. No. 232119, August 17, 2022

Procedure:

Rule 67, Sec. 6, Rules of Court

RA 10752

109. RDC vs. Quitain, G.R. No. 135042, September 23, 1999

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110. SMI vs. Republic, G.R. No. 137537, January 28, 2000

111. NPC vs Posada, G.R. No. 191945, March 11, 2015

112. Limkaichong vs. Land Bank, G.R. No. 158464. August 2, 2016

Jurisdiction Over Expropriation

113. Bardillon vs. Barangay Masili of Calamba, Laguna G.R. No. 146886 April 30, 2003

114. Barangay San Roque, Talisay, Cebu vs. Heirs of Francisco Pastor, etc., et al. G.R. No. 138896 June 20, 2000

Negotiated Sale

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115. Rocamora, et al. vs. RTC, et al.G.R. No. L-65037 November 23, 1988

116. Republic of the Philippines v. ROQUE, JR G.R. No. 203610. October 10, 2016

117. Republic vs. Jose Gamir-Consuelo Diaz Heirs Association, Inc. G.R. No. 218732, November 12, 2018

Determination of just compensation under RA 6657

118. Heirs of Vidad vs. Land Bank of the Philippines G.R. No. 166461 April 30, 2010

119. Alfonso vs. Land Bank of the Philippines G.R. Nos. 181912 & 183347 November 29, 2016

120. Land Bank of the Philippines Vs. Chu G.R. No. 192345. March 29, 2017

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121. Land Bank of the Philippines Vs. Heirs of Antonio Marcos, Sr. G.R. No. 175726. March 22, 2017

122. Land Bank of the Philippines vs. Dalauta G.R. No. 190004 August 8, 2017

123. DAR vs. Galle, G.R. No. 171836/G.R. No. 195213. October 2, 2017

Interest

124. APO FRUITS CORPORATION and HIJO PLANTATION, INC. vs. LAND BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES G.R. No. 164195 October 12, 2010

125. Vergara Vs. Gredia, et al. G.R. No. 185638. August 10, 2016

126. Evergreen Manufacturing Corporation vs. Republic of the Philippines G.R. No. 218628 September 6, 2017

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127. BSP-MB Circular No. 799, Series of 2013

128. Republic of the Philippines Vs. Macabagdal G.R. No. 227215. January 10, 2018

129. Evergreen Manufacturing Corp. v. Republic 817 Phil. 1048, 1069 (2017).

130. The Manila Banking Corporation vs. Bases Conversion and Development Authority G.R. No. 230144 January 22, 2018

131. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES VS. FETALVERO G.R. No. 198008, February 04, 2019

132. BAUTISTA V. YUJUICO, G.R. No. 199654, October 03, 2018

133. REPUBLIC vs. HEIRS OF SPOUSES LUIS June 16, 2021 G.R. No. 215988

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134. Republic v. Court of Appeals and Heirs of Santos 433 Phil. 106 (2002) [Per J. Vitug, First Division]

135. NATIONAL TRANSMISSION CORPORATION VS. RELIGIOUS OF THE VIRGIN MARY . G.R. No. 245266. August 01, 2022 ]

136. Republic of the Philippines, represented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Vs. Heirs of Rogelio Tulao, Heirs of
Emiliano Tulao, and Humildad Tulao G.R. No. 230995. March 23, 2022 [Date Uploaded: 08/01/2022]

Award of consequential damages

137. National Power Corporation vs. Marasigan, et al. G.R. No. 220367 November 20, 2017

138. Republic of the Philippines Vs. Cebuan, et al. G.R. No. 206702. June 7, 2017

139. Republic of the Philippines v. Spouses Salvador, 810 Phil. 742 (2017).

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140. Republic v. Bank of the Philippine Jslands 717 Phil. 809 (2013).

141. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES V. JULIANA SAN MIGUEL VDA. DE RAMOS G.R. No. 211576, February 19, 2020

142. Republic of the Philippines, represented by the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) Vs. Julita P. Tan G.R. No. 207333. February 27,
2023 [Date Uploaded: 08/02/2023]

Payment of capital gains tax and transfer tax

143. Republic v. Spouses Bunsay, G.R. No. 205473, December JO, 2019.

144. Republic of the Philippines represented by the Department of Public Works and Highways [DPWH] Vs. Feliza Ilocto, and Spouses Nestor
and Felicitas Malicdem G.R. No. 235347. February 15, 2022 [Date Uploaded: 05/12/2022]

Award of exemplary damages and attorney’s fees

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145. Sy vs. Local Government of Quezon City G.R. No. 202690 June 5, 2013

Award of temperate and exemplary damages

146. Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways vs. Spouses TecsonG.R. No. 179334 April 21, 2015

Award of moral damages/ nominal damages

147. National Power Corporation vs. Campos G.R. No. 143643 June 27, 2003

Writ of possession

148. National Power Corp. vs. Jocson, et al. G.R. No. 94193-99 February 25, 1992

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149. Republic of the Philippines vs. Tagle, et al. G.R. No. 129079 December 2, 1998

150. Capitol Steel Corporation vs. Phividec Industrial Authority G.R. No. 169453, December 6, 2006

151. Republic of the Philippines Represented by the Philippines Economic Zone Authority vs. Cancio, G.R. No. 170147 January 30, 2009

152. Municipality of Cordova vs. Pathfinder Development Corporation and Topanga Development Corporation G.R. No. 205544 June 29,
2016

Effect of failure to pay Just compensation

153. Forfom Development Corporation vs. Philippine National Railways G.R. No. 124795 December 10, 2008

154. HEIRS OF JOSE MARIANO AND HELEN S. MARIANO VS. CITY OF NAGA, RESPONDENT.G.R. No. 197743. October 18, 2022 ]

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Order of expropriation

155. Republic of the Phil. etc. vs. Phil. Ville Devt. & Housing Corp et al.G.R. No. 172243 June 26, 2007

Title to the property

156. Republic of the Philippines, et al. vs. Lim G.R. No. 161656June 29, 2005

Payment of Real Property Tax

157. Urtula, et al. vs. Republic of the Philippines G.R. No. L-22061 January 31, 1968

158. Republic of the Philippines v. Spouses Bunsay, G.R. No. 205473, December 11, 2019.

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159. REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES V. JULIANA SAN MIGUEL VDA. DE RAMOS G.R. No. 211576, February 19, 2020

POWER OF TAXATION

DEFINITION, CHARACTERISTICS AND PURPOSE OF TAXATION

Definition

1. Paseo Realty & Development Corporation v. CA, G.R. No. 119286, 2004)

2. Sison v. Ancheta, (G.R. No. L-59431, 1984)

3. Manila Electric Company v. El Auditor General y La Comision de Servicios Publicos, 73 Phil. 128 (1941)

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4. Compañia General de Tabacos de Filipinas v. City of Manila 118 Phil. 380 (1963)

Three Elements of Taxation:

5. PCGG v. Cojuangco, G.R. No. 147062-64,2001

Exceptions where delegation is allowed:

Sections 5 & 20, Art. X, Constitution)

Sec. 28(2), Art. VI, Constitution

6. Pelaez v. Auditor General, G.R. No. L-23825, 1965)

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7. Maceda v. Macaraig, G.R. No. 88291, 1993).

Characteristics

8. Gomez v. Palomar, G.R. No. L-23645, 1968; Phil

9. Guaranty Co., Inc. v. CIR, G.R. No. L-22074, 1965).

10. Sison v. Ancheta, G.R. No. L- 59431, 1984)

11. Mitsubishi Corporation v. CIR (G.R. No. 175772, 2017), it

12. Tirona v. The City Treasurer of

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13. Manila, G.R. No. L-24607, 1968)

14. Creba Inc. v. Romulo, G.R. No. 160756, March 9, 2010)

15. Petron v. Tiangco, G.R. No. 158881, 2008)

16. Tio v. Videogram Regulatory Board, G.R. No. L-75697, 18 June 1987

Purpose

17. Tio v. Videogram Regulatory Board, G.R. No. 75967, 1987).

18. PCGG v. Cojuangco, G.R. No. 147062-64, 2001).

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19. Lutz v. Araneta, (G.R. No. L-7859, 1955)

20. Planters Products, Inc. v. Fertiphil Corporation, G.R. No. 166066, 14 Mar. 2008

21. Caltex Philippines, Inc. v. COA, G.R. No. 92585, 08 May 1992)

22. Philippine Health Care Providers, Inc. v. CIR, G.R. No. 167330, 18 Sept. 2009

DISTINGUISH: POWER OF TAXATION, POLICE POWER, AND EMINENT DOMAIN

23. Ferrer, Jr. vs. Bautista, G.R. No. 210551, 30 June 2015)

24. Gerochi v. Department of Energy G.R No. 159796, 17 July 2007)

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25. Smart Communications, Inc., v. Municipality of Malvar, Batangas, G.R. No. 204429, 18 Feb. 2014)

26. Pambansang Koalisyon ng mga Samahang Magsasaka at Manggagawa sa Niyugan v. Executive Secretary, G.R. Nos. 147036-37, 10
Apr. 2012)

27. Manila Memorial Park v. DSWD, G.R. No. 175356, 03 Dec. 2013

28. Republic v. Philippine Bus Lines 143 Phil. 158 (1970)

29. Progressive Development Corporation v. Quezon City 254 Phil. 635 (1989)

SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF TAXATION

INHERENT AND CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITATIONS OF TAXATION

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Inherent Limitations

Public Purpose

30. Pascual v. Secretary of Public Works,G.R. No. L-10405, 1960)

31. (Sumulong v. Guerrero, G.R. No. L-48685, 1987)

32. Planters Products, Inc., v. Fertiphil Corporation, G.R. No. 166006, 14 Mar. 2008

33. Gomez v. Palomar, G.R. No. L-23645, 29 Oct. 1968)

34. (Tio v. Videogram Regulatory Board, G.R. No. 75697, 19 June 1987

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35. Pascual v. Secretary of Public Works, G.R. No. L-10405, 29 Dec. 1960

36. Niyugan v. Executive Secretary, G.R. Nos. 147036-37, 10 Apr. 2012)

37. Lutz v. Araneta, G.R. No. L-7859, 22 Dec. 1955)

Inherently Legislative

38. Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company of the Phil. v. Municipality of Tanauan, G.R. No. L-31156, 27 Feb. 1976)

Exceptions:

Delegation to local governments

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39. Quezon City v. ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, G.R. No. 162015, 06 Mar. 2006

Delegation to the President

Sec. 28(2), Art. VI, Constitution

40. Abakada Guro v. Executive Secretary Ermita, (G.R. No. 168056, 2005)

41. Southern Cross Cement Corporation v. Cement Manufacturers Association of the Phil., G.R. No. 158540, 03 Aug 2005

Delegation to administrative agencies

42. Cervantes v. Auditor General, G.R. No. L-4043, 26 May 1952; Maceda v. Macaraig, G.R. No. 88291, 08 June 1993)

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43. Congressman Mandanas v. Executive Secretary Ochoa, Jr., G.R. No. 199802/208488, 10 Apr. 2019)

Territorial - territoriality principle and situs of taxation

44. Reagan v. CIR, G.R. No. L-26379, 27 Dec. 1969)

45. Manila Electric Company v. Yatco, G.R. No. 45697, 01 Nov. 1939

46. CIR v. Marubeni, G.R. No. 137377, 18 Dec. 2001)

47. Air Canada v. CIR, G.R. No. 169507, 11 Jan. 2016)

International Comity

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48. Deutsche Bank v. CIR, G.R. No. 188550, 2010)

49. Air Canada v. CIR, G.R. No. 169507, 11 Jan. 2016)

50. (Sec. 2, Art. II, 1987 Constitution)

51. Sea-Land Services, Inc. v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 122605, 30 Apr. 2001)

52. Mitsubishi Corporation-Manila Branch v. CIR, G.R. No. 175772, 05 June 2017

53. (Hawaiian-Philippine Company v. CIR, CTA Case No. 3887, 31 May 1988)

Exemption of Government Entities, Agencies, and Instrumentalities

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54. MIAA v. CA G.R. No. 155650, 2006)

55. MCIAA v. Marcos (G.R. No. 120082, 1996)

56. Board of Assessment Appeals of Laguna v. CTA, G.R. No. L- 18125, 31 May 1963

57. MCIAA v. Marcos, G.R. No. 120082, 11 Sept. 1996)

58. Maceda v. Macaraig, G.R. No. 88291, 08 June 1993)

59. MIAA v. CA, G.R. No. 155650, 20 July 2006

60. Philippine Fisheries Development Authority v. CA, G.R. No. 169836, 31 July 2007)

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61. PAGCOR v. CIR, G.R. No. 210689-90, 210704 & 210725 22 Nov. 2017

62. City of Lapu-Lapu v. PEZA, G.R. No. 184203, 26 Nov. 2014)

63. LRTA v. Quezon City, G.R. No. 221626, 09 Oct. 2019

64. PAGCOR v. BIR, G.R. No. 215427, 10 Dec. 2014

Constitutional Limitations

Provisions directly affecting Taxation:

Prohibition against imprisonment for non-payment of poll tax (Sec. 20, Art. III, Constitution)

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Uniformity and equality of taxation (Sec. 28 (1), Art VI, Constitution)

65. Eastern Theatrical Co. v. Alfonso, G.R. No. L-1104, 1949)

66. Churchill v. Concepcion, G.R. No. 115722, 22 Sept. 1916)

67. Sison v. Ancheta, G.R. No. L-59431, 25 July 1984)

68. Pepsi-Cola Bottling v. City of Butuan, G.R. No. L022814, 28 Aug. 1968)

69. Villanueva v. City of Iloilo, G.R. No. L-26521, 28 Dec. 1968)

70. Ormoc Sugar Company, Inc. v. The Treasurer of Ormoc City, G.R. No. L-23794, 17 Feb. 1968

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71. (Shell v. Vano, G.R. No. L-6093, 24 Feb. 1954),

72. Pepsi- Cola Bottling Co., Inc. v. City of Butuan, G.R. No. L- 22814, 28 Aug. 1968

73. British American Tobacco v. Camacho, G.R. No. 163583, 15 Apr. 2009

74. Rufino R. Tan v. Del Rosario, Jr., G.R. No. 109289, 03 Oct. 1994

75. Tiu v. CA, G.R. No. 127410, 20 Jan. 1999)

76. Southern Luzon Drug Corporation v. DSWD, G.R. No. 199669, 25 Apr. 2017

77. Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance, G.R. No. 115455, 30 Oct. 1995

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78. Abakada Guro Party List v. Ermita, G.R. No. 168056, 15 Sept. 2005

Grant by Congress of authority to the President to impose tariff rates (flexible tariff clause) (Sec. 28 (2), Art. VI, Constitution)

79. Southern Cross Cement Corporation v. Cement Manufacturers Association of the Phil., G.R. No. 158540, 03 Aug. 2005)

Prohibition against taxation of religious, charitable and educational entities/Exemption from real property taxes (Sec. 28 [3], Art. VI,
Constitution)

80. CIR. v. St. Luke’s, G.R. No. 203514, 2017

Prohibition against taxation of non-stock, non-profit [educational] institutions (Sec. 4[3&4], Art. XIV, Constitution)

81. Lladoc v. CIR, G.R. No. L-19201, 16 June 1965

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82. Sec. 28(3), Art. VI, 1987 Constitution

83. Lung Center of the Philippines v. Quezon City, G.R. No. 144104, 29 June 2004)

84. (CIR v. St. Luke’s Medical Center, Inc., G.R. No. 195909, 26 Sept. 2012)

85. La Sallian Educational Innovators Foundation v. CIR, G.R. No. 202792, 27 Feb. 2019

86. CIR vs. De La Salle University, Inc., G.R. No. 196596, 09 Nov. 2016

Majority vote of Congress for grant of tax exemption (Sec. 28(4), Art. VI, 1987 Constitution)

87. John Hay Peoples Alternative Coalition v. Lim, G.R. No. 119775, 24 Oct. 2003

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88. Republic v. IAC, G.R. No. L-69344, 26 Apr. 1991)

Prohibition on use of tax levied for special purpose (Sec. 29 [3], Art. VI, Constitution)

89. Gaston v. Republic Planters Bank, G.R. No. L-77194, 15 Mar. 1988,

President’s veto power on appropriation, revenue, and tariff bills (Sec. 27 [2], Art. VI, Constitution)

Grant of power to the local government units to create its own sources of revenue (Sec. 5, Art. X, Constitution)

Flexible tariff clause (Sec. 28 [2], Art. VI, Constitution)

No appropriation or use of public money for religious purposes (Sec. 29 [2], Art. VI, Constitution)

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Tax bills should originate exclusively in the House of Representatives (Sec. 24, Art. VI, Constitution)

90. Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance, G.R. No. 115873, 25 Aug. 1994)

91. ABAKADA Guro v. Executive Secretary, G.R. Nos. 168056, 168207, 168461, 168463 and 168730, 01 Sept. 2005)

92. Judicial power to review legality of tax (Sec. 5 (2b), Art. VIII, Constitution)

Provisions indirectly affecting Taxation:

Due process (Sec. 1, Art. III, Constitution)

93. Province of Abra v. Hernando, G.R. No. L-49336, 1981)

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94. Manila Gas v. Collector, G.R. No. L-24780, 1936)

95. Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Petron Corporation, G. R. No. 185568, March 21, 2012

96. Coca-Cola v. City of Manila, G.R. No. 161893 June 27, 2006)

97. Philippine Health Care Providers, Inc. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, 600SCRA 413 (2009)

98. Yamane v. BA Lepanto Condominium Corporation, 474 SCRA 258 (2005)

99. Reyes v. Almanzor, G.R. Nos. L-49839-46, 26 Apr. 1991)

Equal protection (Sec. 1, Art. III, Constitution)

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100. Sison, Jr. v. Ancheta, G.R. No. L-59431, 1984)

101. Tiu v. CA, G.R. No. 127410,1999)

102. Juan Luna Subdivision, Inc., v. Sarmiento, G.R. L-3538, 28 May 1952

103. Shell v. Vaño, G.R. No. L-6093, 24 Feb. 1954)

104. Ormoc Sugar Industry v. City Treasurer of Ormoc City, G.R. No. L-23794, 17 Feb. 1968

105. CIR v. Lingayen Gulf Electric Power Co., Inc., G.R. No. L-23771, 1988)

Religious freedom (Sec. 5, Art III, Constitution)

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106. American Bible Society v. City of Manila, G.R. No. L- 9637, 1957

107. Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance, G.R. No. 115873, 25 Aug. 1994

Non-impairment of obligations of contracts (Sec. 10, Art. III, Constitution)

108. MERALCO v. Province of Laguna, G.R. No. 131359, 1999)

Freedom of the press (Sec. 4, Art. III, 1987 Constitution)

109. Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance, G.R. No. 115873, 25 Aug. 1994

TERRITORIALITY PRINCIPLE AND SITUS OF TAXATION

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110. CIR v. Marubeni Corp. GR No. 137377, December 18, 2001)

111. Commissioner v. British Overseas Airways Corp., G.R. Nos. L-65773-74, 30 Apr. 1987

112. City of Iriga v. Camarines Sur III Electric Cooperative, G.R. No. 192945, 05 Sept. 2012

REQUISITES OF A VALID TAX

TAX AS DISTINGUISHED FROM OTHER FORMS OF EXACTIONS

113. Angeles University v. City of Angeles, G.R. No. 189999, June 27, 2012

114. Chevron Philippines v. BCDA, G.R. No. 173863, September 15, 2010)

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FUNDAMENTAL POWERS OF THE STATE

115. Planters Products, Inc. v. Fertiphil Corp., G.R. No. 166006, 2008)

116. Villegas v. Hiu Tsai, L-29646, 1978)

117. Angeles University Foundation v. City of Angeles, G.R. No. 189999, 27 June 2012

118. Campania General de Tabacos de Filipinos v. City of Manila, G.R. No. L-16619, 29 June 1963)

KINDS OF TAXES

DOCTRINES IN TAXATION

Lifeblood theory

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119. Commissioner v. Algue, G.R. No. L-28896, 1988)

120. CIR v. CTA, G.R. No. 106611, 21 July 1994

121. Angeles City v. Angeles Electric Cooperation, G.R. No. 166134, 29 June 2010)

122. CIR v. Acosta, G.R. No. 154068, 3 Aug. 2007)

Construction and interpretation of tax laws, rules, and regulations

123. Deutsche Bank AG Manila v. CIR, G.R. No. 188550, 2013)

124. People v. Martin, G.R. No. L-38019, 1980)

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125. MCIAA v. Marcos, G.R. No. 120082, 11 Sept. 1996)

126. CIR v. The Philippine American Accident Insurance, Inc., G.R. No. 141658, 18 Mar. 2005)

Prospectivity of tax laws

127. Hydro Resources v. CA, G.R. No. 80276, 199

128. Fernandez v. Fernandez, G.R. No. L-9141, 1956;

129. CIR v. Filipinas Compañas de Seguros, G.R. No. 14880, 1960

130. Gulf Air Company, Philippine Branch v. CIR, G.R. No. 182045, 19 Sept. 2012)

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Imprescriptibility of taxes

131. Bisaya Land Transportation Co. v. Collector of Internal Revenue, G.R. Nos. L-12100 & L-11812, 1959).

132. CIR v. Ayala Securities Corporation, G.R. No. L-29485, 1976)

133. Republic v. Ablaza, G.R. No. L-14519, 1960)

134. CIR v. B.F. Goodrich Phils., G.R. No. 104171, 24 Feb. 1999)

Double taxation

135. Punzalan v. Municipal Board of Manila 95 Phil. 46

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Direct Double Taxation (Strict sense)

136. Villanueva v. City of Iloilo, G.R. No. L-26521, 1968)

Indirect Double taxation (Broad sense)

Constitutionality of Double Taxation

137. Villanueva v. City of Iloilo, G.R. No. L-26521, 1968)

138. Pepsi-Cola v. Tanauan, G.R. No. L- 31156, 1976)

139. Procter and Gamble Philippines v. Municipality of Jagna, G.R. No. L-24265, 1979).

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140. Commissioner v. Lednickey, G.R. No. L-18169, 1964)

Tax treaties as relief from double taxation

141. CIR v S.C. Johnson & Sons, Inc., (G.R. No. 127105, 1999),

Exemption from taxation

142. Greenfield v. Meer, G.R. No. 156, 1946)

143. Manila Electric Company v. Vera, G.R. No. L-29987, 1975

144. MCIAA v. Marcos, G.R. No. 120082, 11 Sept. 1996)

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145. Smart Communications, Inc. v. City of Davao, G.R. No. 155491, 16 Sept. 2008)

146. Maceda v. Macaraig, G.R. No. 88291, 31 May 1991)

Kinds of Tax Exemption

147. Western Minolco Corp. v. CIR, G.R. No. L-61632, 16 Aug. 1983)

148. MCIAA v. Marcos, G.R. No. 120082, 11 Sept. 1996)

Express (or affirmative) –

Implied (or by omission)

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Contractual

149. Cagayan Electic Co. v. CIR, G.R. No. L-60126, 1985)

150. Fels Enegry, Inc. v. Province of Batangas, G.R. Nos. 168557 & 170628, 2007)

Rationale/grounds for exemption

Revocation of tax exemption

151. Mactan Cebu Int’l Airport Authority v. Marcos, G.R. No. 120082, 1996;

152. MERALCO v. Province of Laguna, G.R. No. 131359, 1999)

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Escape from taxation

Distinguish: tax avoidance and tax evasion

Tax avoidance –

153. CIR v Estate of Benigno Toda Jr., G.R. 147188, 2004)

154. Commissioner v. Rufino, G.R. No. L-33665-68, 1987)

Tax evasion –

155. Toda, Jr. v. CA, G.R. No. 78583, 1990).

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Willful Blindness Doctrine

156. People v. Kintanar, CTA E.B. No. 006, 2010, affirmed by the SC in 2012)

157. People v. Judy Ann Santos (CTA Case No. 012, 2013),

Equitable recoupment

Prohibition on compensation and set-off

158. Republic v. Mambulao Lumber Co., G.R. No. L-17725, 1962;

159. Caltex Phils. v. COA, G.R. No. 92585, 1992)

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160. Republic v. Mambulao Lumber Co., G.R. No. L- 17725, 1962)

161. Philex Mining Corp. v. CIR, G.R. No. 125704, 1998;

162. Francia v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. L-67649, 1988)

163. CIR v. Toledo Power Company, G.R. No. 196415, 2015)

Grant by Congress of authority to the President to impose tariff rates (flexible tariff clause) (Sec. 28 (2), Art. VI, Constitution)

79. Southern Cross Cement Corporation v. Cement Manufacturers Association of the Phil., G.R. No. 158540, 03 Aug. 2005)

Prohibition against taxation of religious, charitable and educational entities/Exemption from real property taxes (Sec. 28 [3], Art. VI,
Constitution)

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80. CIR. v. St. Luke’s, G.R. No. 203514, 2017

Prohibition against taxation of non-stock, non-profit [educational] institutions (Sec. 4[3&4], Art. XIV, Constitution)

81. Lladoc v. CIR, G.R. No. L-19201, 16 June 1965

82. Sec. 28(3), Art. VI, 1987 Constitution

83. Lung Center of the Philippines v. Quezon City, G.R. No. 144104, 29 June 2004)

84. (CIR v. St. Luke’s Medical Center, Inc., G.R. No. 195909, 26 Sept. 2012)

85. La Sallian Educational Innovators Foundation v. CIR, G.R. No. 202792, 27 Feb. 2019

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86. CIR vs. De La Salle University, Inc., G.R. No. 196596, 09 Nov. 2016

Majority vote of Congress for grant of tax exemption (Sec. 28(4), Art. VI, 1987 Constitution)

87. John Hay Peoples Alternative Coalition v. Lim, G.R. No. 119775, 24 Oct. 2003

88. Republic v. IAC, G.R. No. L-69344, 26 Apr. 1991)

Prohibition on use of tax levied for special purpose (Sec. 29 [3], Art. VI, Constitution)

89. Gaston v. Republic Planters Bank, G.R. No. L-77194, 15 Mar. 1988,

President’s veto power on appropriation, revenue, and tariff bills (Sec. 27 [2], Art. VI, Constitution)

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Grant of power to the local government units to create its own sources of revenue (Sec. 5, Art. X, Constitution)

Flexible tariff clause (Sec. 28 [2], Art. VI, Constitution)

No appropriation or use of public money for religious purposes (Sec. 29 [2], Art. VI, Constitution)

Tax bills should originate exclusively in the House of Representatives (Sec. 24, Art. VI, Constitution)

90. Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance, G.R. No. 115873, 25 Aug. 1994)

91. ABAKADA Guro v. Executive Secretary, G.R. Nos. 168056, 168207, 168461, 168463 and 168730, 01 Sept. 2005)

92. Judicial power to review legality of tax (Sec. 5 (2b), Art. VIII, Constitution)

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Provisions indirectly affecting Taxation:

Due process (Sec. 1, Art. III, Constitution)

93. Province of Abra v. Hernando, G.R. No. L-49336, 1981)

94. Manila Gas v. Collector, G.R. No. L-24780, 1936)

95. Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Petron Corporation, G. R. No. 185568, March 21, 2012

96. Coca-Cola v. City of Manila, G.R. No. 161893 June 27, 2006)

97. Philippine Health Care Providers, Inc. v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, 600SCRA 413 (2009)

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98. Yamane v. BA Lepanto Condominium Corporation, 474 SCRA 258 (2005)

99. Reyes v. Almanzor, G.R. Nos. L-49839-46, 26 Apr. 1991)

Equal protection (Sec. 1, Art. III, Constitution)

100. Sison, Jr. v. Ancheta, G.R. No. L-59431, 1984)

101. Tiu v. CA, G.R. No. 127410,1999)

102. Juan Luna Subdivision, Inc., v. Sarmiento, G.R. L-3538, 28 May 1952

103. Shell v. Vaño, G.R. No. L-6093, 24 Feb. 1954)

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104. Ormoc Sugar Industry v. City Treasurer of Ormoc City, G.R. No. L-23794, 17 Feb. 1968

105. CIR v. Lingayen Gulf Electric Power Co., Inc., G.R. No. L-23771, 1988)

Religious freedom (Sec. 5, Art III, Constitution)

106. American Bible Society v. City of Manila, G.R. No. L- 9637, 1957

107. Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance, G.R. No. 115873, 25 Aug. 1994

Non-impairment of obligations of contracts (Sec. 10, Art. III, Constitution)

108. MERALCO v. Province of Laguna, G.R. No. 131359, 1999)

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Freedom of the press (Sec. 4, Art. III, 1987 Constitution)

109. Tolentino v. Secretary of Finance, G.R. No. 115873, 25 Aug. 1994

TERRITORIALITY PRINCIPLE AND SITUS OF TAXATION

110. CIR v. Marubeni Corp. GR No. 137377, December 18, 2001)

111. Commissioner v. British Overseas Airways Corp., G.R. Nos. L-65773-74, 30 Apr. 1987

112. City of Iriga v. Camarines Sur III Electric Cooperative, G.R. No. 192945, 05 Sept. 2012

REQUISITES OF A VALID TAX

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TAX AS DISTINGUISHED FROM OTHER FORMS OF EXACTIONS

113. Angeles University v. City of Angeles, G.R. No. 189999, June 27, 2012

114. Chevron Philippines v. BCDA, G.R. No. 173863, September 15, 2010)

115. Planters Products, Inc. v. Fertiphil Corp., G.R. No. 166006, 2008)

116. Villegas v. Hiu Tsai, L-29646, 1978)

117. Angeles University Foundation v. City of Angeles, G.R. No. 189999, 27 June 2012

118. Campania General de Tabacos de Filipinos v. City of Manila, G.R. No. L-16619, 29 June 1963)

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KINDS OF TAXES

DOCTRINES IN TAXATION

Lifeblood theory

119. Commissioner v. Algue, G.R. No. L-28896, 1988)

120. CIR v. CTA, G.R. No. 106611, 21 July 1994

121. Angeles City v. Angeles Electric Cooperation, G.R. No. 166134, 29 June 2010)

122. CIR v. Acosta, G.R. No. 154068, 3 Aug. 2007)

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Construction and interpretation of tax laws, rules, and regulations

123. Deutsche Bank AG Manila v. CIR, G.R. No. 188550, 2013)

124. People v. Martin, G.R. No. L-38019, 1980)

125. MCIAA v. Marcos, G.R. No. 120082, 11 Sept. 1996)

126. CIR v. The Philippine American Accident Insurance, Inc., G.R. No. 141658, 18 Mar. 2005)

Prospectivity of tax laws

127. Hydro Resources v. CA, G.R. No. 80276, 199

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128. Fernandez v. Fernandez, G.R. No. L-9141, 1956;

129. CIR v. Filipinas Compañas de Seguros, G.R. No. 14880, 1960

130. Gulf Air Company, Philippine Branch v. CIR, G.R. No. 182045, 19 Sept. 2012)

Imprescriptibility of taxes

131. Bisaya Land Transportation Co. v. Collector of Internal Revenue, G.R. Nos. L-12100 & L-11812, 1959).

132. CIR v. Ayala Securities Corporation, G.R. No. L-29485, 1976)

133. Republic v. Ablaza, G.R. No. L-14519, 1960)

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134. CIR v. B.F. Goodrich Phils., G.R. No. 104171, 24 Feb. 1999)

Double taxation

135. Punzalan v. Municipal Board of Manila 95 Phil. 46

Direct Double Taxation (Strict sense)

136. Villanueva v. City of Iloilo, G.R. No. L-26521, 1968)

Indirect Double taxation (Broad sense)

Constitutionality of Double Taxation

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137. Villanueva v. City of Iloilo, G.R. No. L-26521, 1968)

138. Pepsi-Cola v. Tanauan, G.R. No. L- 31156, 1976)

139. Procter and Gamble Philippines v. Municipality of Jagna, G.R. No. L-24265, 1979).

140. Commissioner v. Lednickey, G.R. No. L-18169, 1964)

Tax treaties as relief from double taxation

141. CIR v S.C. Johnson & Sons, Inc., (G.R. No. 127105, 1999),

Exemption from taxation

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142. Greenfield v. Meer, G.R. No. 156, 1946)

143. Manila Electric Company v. Vera, G.R. No. L-29987, 1975

144. MCIAA v. Marcos, G.R. No. 120082, 11 Sept. 1996)

145. Smart Communications, Inc. v. City of Davao, G.R. No. 155491, 16 Sept. 2008)

146. Maceda v. Macaraig, G.R. No. 88291, 31 May 1991)

Kinds of Tax Exemption

147. Western Minolco Corp. v. CIR, G.R. No. L-61632, 16 Aug. 1983)

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148. MCIAA v. Marcos, G.R. No. 120082, 11 Sept. 1996)

Express (or affirmative) –

Implied (or by omission)

Contractual

149. Cagayan Electic Co. v. CIR, G.R. No. L-60126, 1985)

150. Fels Enegry, Inc. v. Province of Batangas, G.R. Nos. 168557 & 170628, 2007)

Rationale/grounds for exemption

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Revocation of tax exemption

151. Mactan Cebu Int’l Airport Authority v. Marcos, G.R. No. 120082, 1996;

152. MERALCO v. Province of Laguna, G.R. No. 131359, 1999)

Escape from taxation

Distinguish: tax avoidance and tax evasion

Tax avoidance –

153. CIR v Estate of Benigno Toda Jr., G.R. 147188, 2004)

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154. Commissioner v. Rufino, G.R. No. L-33665-68, 1987)

Tax evasion –

155. Toda, Jr. v. CA, G.R. No. 78583, 1990).

Willful Blindness Doctrine

156. People v. Kintanar, CTA E.B. No. 006, 2010, affirmed by the SC in 2012)

157. People v. Judy Ann Santos (CTA Case No. 012, 2013),

Equitable recoupment

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Prohibition on compensation and set-off

158. Republic v. Mambulao Lumber Co., G.R. No. L-17725, 1962;

159. Caltex Phils. v. COA, G.R. No. 92585, 1992)

160. Republic v. Mambulao Lumber Co., G.R. No. L- 17725, 1962)

161. Philex Mining Corp. v. CIR, G.R. No. 125704, 1998;

162. Francia v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. L-67649, 1988)

163. CIR v. Toledo Power Company, G.R. No. 196415, 2015)

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