Constitutional Law, Political Law

Civil Service Commission v. Cortes G.R. No. 200103 April 23, 2014 Nepotism, Powers and Duties of Public Officers

FACTS: Commission En Banc of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) issued a Resolution approving the appointment to the position of Information Officer V (IO V) of respondent Maricelle M. Cortes. Commissioner Eligio P. Mallari, father of respondent Cortes, abstained from voting and requested the CHR to render an opinion on the legality of the… Read More Civil Service Commission v. Cortes G.R. No. 200103 April 23, 2014 Nepotism, Powers and Duties of Public Officers

Constitutional Law, Political Law

Flores v. Drilon G.R. No. 104732 June 22, 1993 Eligibility and Qualifications, Law on Public Officers

FACTS: Respondent Mayor Richard J. Gordon of Olongapo City was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). Petitioners, who claim to be taxpayers, employees of the U.S. Facility at the Subic, Zambales, and officers and members of the Filipino Civilian Employees Association in U.S. Facilities in the Philippines, challenge… Read More Flores v. Drilon G.R. No. 104732 June 22, 1993 Eligibility and Qualifications, Law on Public Officers

Constitutional Law, Political Law

Laurel v. Desierto G.R. No. 145368 April 12, 2002 Law on Public Officers, R. A. 3019

In 1998, a committee was created to take charge of the nationwide preparations for the National Celebration of the Philippine Centennial of the Declaration of Philippine Independence. President Ramos issued E.O. No. 128, “reconstituting the Committee and renamed the Committee as the “National Centennial Commission.” Appointed to chair the reconstituted Commission was Vice-President Salvador H.… Read More Laurel v. Desierto G.R. No. 145368 April 12, 2002 Law on Public Officers, R. A. 3019

Constitutional Law

VALMONTE vs. DE VILLA G.R. No. 83988 September 29, 1989 Right against Searches and/or Seizures

FACTS: As part of the duty to maintain peace and order, the National Capital Region District Command (NCRDC) installed checkpoints in various parts of Valenzuela, Metro Manila. Petitioners aver that, because of the installation of said checkpoints, the residents of Valenzuela are worried of being harassed and of their safety being placed at the arbitrary,… Read More VALMONTE vs. DE VILLA G.R. No. 83988 September 29, 1989 Right against Searches and/or Seizures

Constitutional Law, Remedial Law

CORTES vs. OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN G.R. Nos. 187896-97 June 10, 2013 Remedies- Office of the Omudsman

FACTS:   Petitioner charged respondents with violation of Section 3(c) of Republic Act No. 3019. or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. and Misconduct. Petitioner alleged that during the period of 29 March 2006 to 1 April 2006, respondents utilized a heavy equipment grader owned by the Province of Aklan in levelling a portion of… Read More CORTES vs. OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN G.R. Nos. 187896-97 June 10, 2013 Remedies- Office of the Omudsman

Constitutional Law, Remedial Law

VILLANUEVA vs. PEOPLE G.R. No. 199042  November 17, 2014 Warrantless Arrests

A waiver of an illegal arrest  is not a waiver of an illegal search. FACTS: Petitioner Danilo Villanueva was charged with violation of Section 11, Article II of Republic Act (R.A.) No. 9165 or The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. A Complaint was filed by Brian Resco against Danilo Villanueva for allegedly shooting the… Read More VILLANUEVA vs. PEOPLE G.R. No. 199042  November 17, 2014 Warrantless Arrests

Constitutional Law, Criminal Law

Malana vs. People G.R. No. 173612 March 26, 2008 Equipoise Rule

  FACTS: The petitioners Dominador and Rodel, together with their acquitted co-accused Elenito, were charged with the crime of murder and multiple frustrated murder before the RTC. The charges stemmed from an incident that left Betty dead, and her daughter Suzette and granddaughter injured. The appellants pleaded not guilty during the arraignment. Vicente, the husband… Read More Malana vs. People G.R. No. 173612 March 26, 2008 Equipoise Rule

Civil Law, Constitutional Law, Political Law

Taruc vs. Bishop Dela Cruz G.R. No. 144801. March 10, 2005 Separation of Church and State.

FACTS: Petitioners were lay members of the Philippine Independent Church (PIC) in Socorro, Surigao del Norte. Respondents Porfirio de la Cruz and Rustom Florano were the bishop and parish priest, respectively, of the same church in that locality. Petitioners, led by Dominador Taruc, clamored for the transfer of Fr. Florano to another parish but Bishop… Read More Taruc vs. Bishop Dela Cruz G.R. No. 144801. March 10, 2005 Separation of Church and State.

Constitutional Law, Remedial Law

Garcia vs. Drilon G.R. No. 179267 June 25, 2013 Jurisdiction of Family Courts

FACTS: Rosalie Jaype-Garcia (private respondent) filed, for herself and in behalf of her minor children, a verified petition before the RTC of Bacolod City for the issuance of a Temporary Protection Order (TPO) against her husband, Jesus C. Garcia (petitioner), pursuant to R.A. 9262. She claimed to be a victim of physical abuse; emotional, psychological,… Read More Garcia vs. Drilon G.R. No. 179267 June 25, 2013 Jurisdiction of Family Courts