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    This document outlines the key concepts of the Philippine Constitution including: 1. The process for amending the Constitution which involves proposals by Congress, a Constitutional Convention, or the people through initiative that are then submitted and ratified. 2. Elements that comprise the Philippines as a State including its territory, people, government, and sovereignty. 3. Separation of powers and the theory and justification of judicial review along with the requisites for courts to exercise judicial review such as an actual case or controversy. 4. The concept of state immunity which limits suits against the Philippine State, foreign states, and public officers with some exceptions.

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    This document outlines the key concepts of the Philippine Constitution including: 1. The process for amending the Constitution which involves proposals by Congress, a Constitutional Convention, or the people through initiative that are then submitted and ratified. 2. Elements that comprise the Philippines as a State including its territory, people, government, and sovereignty. 3. Separation of powers and the theory and justification of judicial review along with the requisites for courts to exercise judicial review such as an actual case or controversy. 4. The concept of state immunity which limits suits against the Philippine State, foreign states, and public officers with some exceptions.

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    I.

    PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS AND BASIC CONCEPTS

    A. The Constitution as a social contract


    B. How to read the Constitution
    Francisco v. House or Rep., G.R. No. 160261, Nov. 10,
    2003
    C. A framework for constitutional litigation
    Francisco v. House of Rep., supra

    Amendment of the Constitution

    A. Amendments vs. Revision


    B. Proposal
    1. By Congress as a constituent assembly
    2. By Constitutional Convention
    Gonzales vs. Comelec, 21 SCRA 774 (1968)
    3. By the people thru initiative (See R.A. 6735 August 4,
    1989)
    Santiago vs. Comelec, G.R. 127325, March 19, 1997

    C. Submission
    Tolentino vs. Comelec, 41 SCRA 702 (1971)
    D. Ratification

    a. National Territory

    The Philippines as a State


    a. Elements of a State

    1. Territory
    Article I
    Reagan v CIR, 30 SCRA 968 (1969)
    People v Gozo 53 SCRA 476

    2. People
    Article II, Sections 1, 4, 15, 16
    Article III, Sections 1,2 and 7
    Article VII Section 4
    Article XVI Section 2
    Article XVIII Section 25

    3. Government
    Section 2, Administrative Code
    People v Sandiganbayan, GR 145951 (2003)
    MIAA v Court of Appeals GR No. 155650 (2006)
    Constituent v Ministrant Functions
    Valmonte v Belmonte, 170 SCRA 256

    The Concept of Parens Patriae


    Cabanas v Pilapil, 58 SCRA 94

    4. Sovereignty
    Macariola v Asuncion, 114 SCRA 77
    Harvey v Commissioner, 162 SCRA 840

    b. Preamble

    c. Declaration of Principles and State Policies

    Pable Ocampo v HRET, GR No. 158466 (2004)


    Maquiling v COMELEC, G.R. 195649 (2013)
    Villavicencio v Lukban, 39 Phil 778 (1919)
    Agustin v Edu, 88 SCRA 195 (1979)
    Ichong v Hernandez, 101 Phil 115 (1957)
    In RE Garcia, 2 SCRA 984
    Lagman v Zosa, 66 Phil 13 (1938)
    Estrada v Escritor AM No. P-02-1651 (2006)
    Bayan v Exec Secretary, GR No. 138570 (2000)
    Pamatong v Comelec GR No. 161872 (2004)
    Maquera v Borja, GR No L-24761 (1965)
    Calalang v Williams 70 Phil 726 (1940)
    APCD v PCA, GR No. 110526
    Simon v CHR, GR No. 100150 (1994)
    PASEI v Drilon, 163 SCRA 386 (1988)
    UP BOR v CA, GR No. 134629 (1999)
    Camacho v Coresis, GR No. 134372 (2002)
    SSS Employees Assn. vs CA, 175 SCRA 686
    Roe v Wade, 410 US 113
    Pierce v Society of Sisters, 262 US 510
    Tanada v Angara, GR 118295 (1997)

    d. Separation of Powers

    1. Separation of Powers

    In Re: Laureta and Maravilla, 148 SCRA 382 (1987)


    Demetria vs. Alba, 148 SCRA 208 (1987)
    2. Theory and Justification of Judicial Review

    Angara vs. Electoral Commission, 63 Phil.139 (1936)


    3. Justiciable and Political Questions

    Miranda vs. Aguirre, G.R. No. 133064, September 16,


    1999
    Franciso vs. House of Rep., supra
    La Bugal-B’Laan v. Ramos, G.R. No. 127882 Dec. 01,
    2004
    4. Requisites of Judicial Review

    1. Actual Case or Controversy


    Prematurity:
    PACU vs. Secretary of Education, 97 Phil. 806 (1955)
    Mariano vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 119’694 March 07, 1995
    Montesclaros v. Comelec, G.R. No. 152295, July 09, 2002

    Mootness:
    Atlas Fertilizer v. Sec, DAR, G.R. No. 93100, June 19,1997
    Lacson v. Perez, G.R. No. 147780, May 10, 2001

    Exceptions to Mootness:
    Sanlakas vs. Executive Secretary, G.R. 159085, February
    03, 2004
    Pimentel v. Ermita, G.R. 164978, October 13, 2005

    2. Proper Party
    Joya vs. PCGG, G.R. 96541, August 24, 1993
    Agan v. PIATCO, G.R. No. 155001, May 05, 2003
    CHR Employees Assoc. v. CHR, G.R. No. 155336, Nov. 25,
    2004
    Automotive Industry Workers Alliance v. Romulo, G.R.
    157509, Jan. 18, 2005

    Citizen Standing:
    Tanada vs. Tuvera 136 SCRA 27 (1985)
    Chavez v. PEA and Amari, G.R. 133250, July 09, 2002

    Associational Standing:
    KMU Labor Center vs. Garcia, G.R. 115381, Dec. 23, 1994
    IBP v. Zamora, G.R. No. 141284, August 15, 2000
    Executive Secretary vs. CA, 429 SCRA 781, May 25, 2004
    Kilosbayan vs. Guingona, 232 SCRA 110 (1994)

    Taxpayer’s Standing:
    ITF v. Comelec, 420 SCRA 438, January 13, 2004

    Voter’s Standing:
    Tolentino v. Comelec, 420 SCRA 438, January 21, 2004

    Legislative Standing:
    Ople v. Torres, 293 SCRA 141 (1998)

    Governmental Standing:
    People v. Vera, 65 Phil 56, November 16, 1937

    Facial Challenge:
    Estrada vs. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 148560, Nov. 19, 2001

    3. Earliest Opportunity
    Umali vs. Guingona, 305 SCRA 533 (1999)

    4. Necessity of Deciding Constitutional Questions


    Arceta v. Mangrobang, G.R. No. 152895, June 15, 2004

    e. State Immunity

    1. Suits vs the Philippine State

    Article XVI, Section 3


    Republic v Feliciano, 148 SCRA 424 (1987)
    Phil. Agila Satellite v Lichauco, G.R. No. 134887 (2006)
    Sayson v Singson 54 SCRA 282)
    Republic v Purisima 78 SCRA 470 (1977)
    PNB v CIR, 81 SCRA 314 (1978)
    SSS v CA, 120 SCRA 707 (1983)
    Rayo v CFI, 110 SCRA 450 (1981)
    Farolan v CTA, 217 SCRA 298 (1993)
    Republic v Sandiganbayan, GR No. 85384 (1990)
    Froilan v Pan Oriental Shipping , 95 Phil 905 (1954)G.R.
    L-6060
    Lim v Brownell 107 Phil 344 (1960)
    Santiago v Republic, 87 SCRA 294 (1978)
    Amigable v Cuenca 43 SCRA 360 (1972)
    Torio v Fontanilla 85 SCRA 99 (1978)

    2. Suits vs Foreign States

    The Holy See v Rosario, (December 17, 1994)


    USA v Ruiz, 136 SCRA 487 (1985)
    Minucher v CA, GR No. 76609 (1990)
    Rep. of Indonesia v Vinzon, GR 154705 (2003)
    WHO v Aquino, GR No. L-35131 (1972)
    DFA v NLRC, GR No. 113191 (1997)

    3. Suits against Public Officers

    Animas vs PVAO, 174 SCRA 214


    USA v Reyes, GR No. 79233 (1993)

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