ADMINISTRATIVE LAW, LAW OF PUBLIC OFFICERS, ELECTION LAW, AND

LAW ON PUBLIC CORPORATIONS

(COURSE OUTLINE)
I.

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
A. Overview
1. Aratuc vs. Comelec, G.R. Nos. 49705-09, 8 February 1979, 88 SCRA 251
2. Maceda vs. Energy Regulatory Board, G.R. No. L-95203-05, 18 December 1990,
192 SCRA 363
B. Administrative Agencies
3. Malaga vs. Penachos, Jr., G.R. No. 86695, 3 September 1992, 213 SCRA 516
4. Beja, Sr. vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 97149, 31 March 1992, 207 SCRA 689
5. Eugenio vs. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 115863, 31 March 1995, 243
SCRA 196
6. Presidential Anti-Dollar Salting Task Force vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L83578, 16 March 1989, 171 SCRA 348
7. De la Llana vs. Alba, G.R. No. L-57883, 12 March 1982, 112 SCRA 294
8. Lacson-Magallanes Co., Inc. vs. Pao, G.R. No. L-27811, 17 November 1967, 21
SCRA 895
9. Medalla vs. Sayo, G.R. No. L-54554, 30 March 1981, 103 SCRA 587
10. Lianga Bay Logging Co. vs. Enage, G.R. No. L-30637, 6 July 1987, 152 SCRA
80
C. Powers of Administrative Agencies
11. Tio vs. Videogram Regulatory Board, G.R. No. L-75697, 18 June 1987, 151
SCRA 208
12. Rabor vs. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 11812, 31 May 1995, 244 SCRA
614
13. Philippine Airlines Inc. vs. Civil Aeronautics Board, G.R. No. 119528, 26 March
1997, 270 SCRA 538
14. US vs. Ang Tang Ho, G.R. No. 17122, 27 February 1922, 43 Phil. 1
15. Ynot vs. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. L-74457, 20 March 1987, 148
SCRA 659
16. Pelaez vs. Auditor General, G.R. No. L-23825 24 December 1965, 15 SCRA 569
D. Quasi-Legislative Power
17. Republic v. Drugmakers Laboratories, Inc., G.R. No. 190837, 5 March 2014
18. Holy Spirit Homeowners Association v. Defensor, G.R. No. 163980, 3 August
2006
19. Philippine Association of Service Exporters v. Torres, G.R. No. 98472, 19 August
1993, 225 SCRA 417

20. Land Bank of the Philippines v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118712, 6 October
1995, 249 SCRA 149
21. Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 108358, 20
January 1995, 240 SCRA 368
22. Ople v. Torres, G.R. No. 127685, 23 July 1998, 293 SCRA 141
23. Manila Jockey Club v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 13533, 15 December 1998
24. Cruz v. Youngberg, 56 Phil. 234
25. Olsen v. Aldanese, 43 Phil. 259, 345, G.R. 18740, 29 March 1922, 28 April 1922
26. Araneta v. Gatmaitan, G.R. Nos. L-8895 & L-9191, 30 April 1957, 101 Phil. 328
27. Public Schools District Supervisors Association v. Hon. Edilberto de Jesus, G.R.
No. 157286, 16 June 2006
28. Romulo Mabanta v. Home Development Mutual Fund, G.R. No. 131082, 19 June
2000
29. Association of Philippine Coconut Desiccators v. Philippine Coconut Authority,
G.R. No. 110526, 10 February 1998
30. Echegaray v. Secretary of Justice, G.R. No. 132601, 12 October 1998
31. Lupangco v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-77372, 29 April 1988, 160 SCRA 848
32. Taxicab Operators of Metro Manila v. Board of Transportation, G.R. No. L-59234,
30 September 1982, 117 SCRA 597
33. De Jesus v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 109023, 12 August 1998
34. People v. Maceren, G.R. No. L-32166, 18 October 1977, 79 SCRA 450
35. Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 119761, 9
August 1996, 261 SCRA 236
36. Philippine Consumers Foundation v. Secretary of Education, G.R. No. L-78385,
31 August 1987, 153 SCRA 622
37. Misamis Oriental Association of Coco Traders, Inc. v. Department of Finance
Secretary, G.R. No. 108524, 10 November 1994, 238 SCRA 63
E. Quasi-Judicial Power
38. Ang Tibay v. CIR, 40 O.G. 7th Supp. 129
39. Acuzar v. Jorolan, G.R. No. 177878, 7 April 2010
40. Paterok v. Bureau of Customs, 193 SCRA 132
41. Carbonell v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 187689, 7 September 2010
42. Adamson v. Amores, 152 SCRA 237
43. De la Cruz v. Abille, G.R. No. 130196, 26 February 2001
44. Vivo v. PAGCOR, G.R. No. 187854, 12 November 2013
45. Globe Telecom v. National Telecommunications Commission, G.R. No. 143964,
26 July 2004
46. Arroyo v. Rosal Homeowners Association, G.R. No. 175155, 22 October 2012
47. Mendoza v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 195395, 10 September 2013
48. Office of the Ombudsman v, Manuel Valencia, G.R. No. 183890, 13 April 2011
49. Pascual v. Board of Medical Examiners, 28 SCRA 345
50. Dumarpa v. Dimaporo, 177 SCRA 478
51. Encinas v. Agustin, G.R. No. 187317, 11 April 2013
52. Ysmael v. Deputy Executive Secretary, 190 SCRA 673
53. National Housing Authority v. Pascual, G.R. No. 158364, 26 November 2007
F. Judicial Review
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54. Industrial Enterprises, Inc., v. Court Of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 88550, 18 April
1990
55. Commissioner of Customs, et al., v. Navarro, et al., G.R. No. L-33146, 31 May
1977
56. Crusaders Broadcasting System, Inc. v. National Telecommunications
Commission, et al., G.R. No. 139583, 31 May 2000
57. Caballes, et al., v. Perez-Sison, et al., G.R. No. 131759, 23 March 2004
58. Regino v. Pangasinan Colleges of Science and Technology, et al., G.R. No.
156109, 18 November 2004
59. Paat, et al., v. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 111107, 10 January 1997
60. Shell Philippines Exploration v. Jalos, G.R. No. 179918, 8 September 2010
61. Pimentel, Jr. v. Senate Committee of the Whole, G.R. No. 187714, 8 March 2011
62. SSS Employees Association v. Bathan-Velasco, G.R. No. 108765, 27 August
1999
63. Zabat v. Court of Appeals, 338 SCRA 551
64. Industrial Power Sales, Inc. v. Sinsuat, et al., G.R. No. L-29171, 15 April 1988
65. Eastern Shipping Lines v. POEA, 166 SCRA 533
66. Nazareno v. Court of Appeals, 267 SCRA 589
67. Tan v. Director of Forestry, 125 SCRA 302
68. Calo v. Fuertes, 5 SCRA 399
69. Association of Philippine Coconut Desiccators v. Philippine Coconut Authority,
286 SCRA 109
70. Vda. De Tan v. Veterans Backpay Commission, G.R. No. L-12944, 30 March
1959
71. Castro v. Gloria, et al., G.R. No. 132174, 20 August 2001
72. Cabada, et al., v. Alunan III, et al., G.R. No. 119645, 22 August 1996
73. Republic of the Philippines v. Sandiganbayan, et al., G.R. Nos. 112708-09, 29
March 1996
74. National Food Authority, et al., v. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. Nos. 115121-25, 9
February 1996
75. Department of Agrarian Reform v. Apex Investment and Financing Corporation,
G.R. No. 149422, 10 April 2003
76. Maglalang v. PAGCOR, G.R. No. 190566, 11 December 2013
77. Pagara, et al., v. Court of Appeals, et al., G.R. No. 96882, 12 March 1996
78. Information Technology Foundation of the Philippines v. Comelec, G.R. No.
159139, 13 January 2004
79. Philippine Sinter Corporation, et al., v. Cagayan Electric Power and Light Co.,
Inc., G.R. No. 127371, 25 April 2002
80. Atlas Consolidated Mining and Development Corporation v. Factoran, Jr., et al.,
G.R. No. 75501, 15 September 1987
81. Arboleda v. NLRC, G.R. No. 119509, 11 February 1999
82. Asturias Sugar Central, Inc., v. Commissioner of Customs, et al., G.R. No. L19337, 30 September 1969

II. LAW OF PUBLIC OFFICERS

A. The Concept of Public Office
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1. Fernandez v. Sto. Tomas, G.R. No. 116418, 7 March 1995

2. Preclaro v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 111091, 21 August 1995
3. Laurel v. Desierto, G.R. No. 145368, 12 April 2002
B. Requirements for Public Office and Civil Service
Scope of Civil Service and Authority of the Commission
4.
5.
6.
7.

National Service Corporation v. NLRC, 168 SCRA 122

Juco v. NLRC, G.R. No. 98107, 18 August 1997
Mathay v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 130214, 9 August 1999
University of the Philippines, et al., v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No.
132860, 3 April 2001
8. Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) v. Venus, G.R. No. 163782, 24 March 2006
Eligibility, Qualification, and Inhibitions
9. Frivaldo v. Comelec, 174 SCRA 245
10. Frivaldo v. Comelec, 257 SCRA 727
11. Maquera v. Borra, 15 SCRA 7
12. Flores v. Drilon, G.R. No. 104732, 22 June 1993
13. Lecaroz v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 130872, March 25, 1999
14. Dumlao v. COMELEC, 95 SCRA 400
15. National Amnesty Commission v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 156982, 8
September 2004
16. Civil Liberties Union v. Executive Secretary, 194 SCRA 317
17. Adaza v. Pacana, 135 SCRA 431
18. In Re: Manzano, 166 SCRA 246
19. Laurel v. Civil Service Commission, 203 SCRA 195
20. Civil Service Commission v. Cortes, G.R. No. 200103, 23 April 2014
Appointment/Election
21. Triste v. Leyte State College Board of Trustees, G.R. No. 78623, 17 December
1990, 192 SCRA 326
22. Binamira v. Garrucho, 188 SCRA 154
23. Costin v. Quimbo, 120 SCRA 159
24. Gayatao v. Civil Service Commission, 210 SCRA 183
25. Garces v. Court of Appeals, 259 SCRA 99
26. Lacson v. Romero, 84 Phil. 740
27. Tomali v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 110598, 1 December 1994
28. Luego v. Civil Service Commission, 143 SCRA 327
29. Aquino v. Civil Service Commission, 208 SCRA 240
30. Lopez v. Civil Service Commission, 194 SCRA 269
31. Civil Service Commission v. De la Cruz, G.R. No. 158737, 31 August 2004
32. Anzaldo v. Clave, 119 SCRA 353
33. Espaol v. Civil Service Commission, 208 SCRA 715
34. Velicaria-Garafil v. Office of the President, G.R. No. 203372, 16 June 2015
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35. Pamantasan ng Lungson ng Maynila v. Intermediate Appellate Court, 140 SCRA

22
36. Sarmiento v. Mison, 156 SCRA 549
37. Bautista v. Salonga, 172 SCRA 169
38. Quintos-Deles v. Commission on Appointments, 177 SCRA 259
39. Calderon v. Carale, 208 SCRA 254
40. Maniebo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 158708, 10 August 2010
41. De Castro v. Carlos, G.R. No. 194994, 16 April 2013
42. Marohombsar v. Alonto, 194 SCRA 391
43. Province of Camarines Sur v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 104639, 14 July 1995
44. Department of Labor and Employment v. Maceda, G.R. No. 185112, 18 January
2010
45. De Leon v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 127182, 22 January 2001
46. Romualdez III v. Civil Service Commission, 197 SCRA 168
47. Felix v. Buenaseda, G.R. No. 109704, 17 July 1995
48. Gloria v. De Guzman, G.R. No. 116183, 6 October 1995
49. Orcullo v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 138780, 22 May 2001
50. Ambas v. Buenaseda, 201 SCRA 308
51. Sta. Maria v. Lopez, G.R. No. L-30773, February 18, 1970
Classes of Service
52. PEZA Board of Directors v. Gloria Mercado, G.R. No. 172144, 9 March 2010
53. Civil Service Commission v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 185766, 23 November
2010
54. General v. Roco, G.R. Nos. 143366 & 143524, 29 January 2001
55. Dimayuga v. Benedicto, G.R. No. 144153, 16 January 2002
56. Montecillo v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 131954, 28 June 2001
57. Orcullo v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 138780, 22 May 2001
58. PAGCOR v. Rilloraza, G.R. No. 141141, 25 June 2001
59. De los Santos v. Mallare, 87 Phil 289
60. Civil Service Commission v. Salas, G.R. No. 123708, 19 June 1997
61. Pinero v. Hechanova, 18 SCRA 417
62. Provincial Government of Camarines Norte v. Beatriz Gonzales, G.R. No.
185740, 23 July 2013
63. Pacete v. Chairman, Commission on Audit, 185 SCRA 1
Personnel Actions
64. Panis v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 102948, 2 February 1994
65. Abad v. Dela Cruz, G.R. No. 207422, 18 March 2015
66. Divinagracia v. Sto. Tomas, G.R. No. 110954, 31 May 1995
67. Palma-Fernandez v. de la Paz, 160 SCRA 751
68. Quisumbing v. Judge Gumban, 193 SCRA 520
69. Chato v. Natividad, G.R. No. 113843, 2 June 1995
70. Teotico v. Agda, 197 SCRA 675
71. Causing v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 199131, 9 September 2014
72. Cuevas v. Bacal, G.R. No. 139382, 6 December 2000
73. Gloria v. De Guzman, G.R. No. 116183, 6 October 1995
74. Monsanto v. Factoran, 170 SCRA 190
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75. Garcia v. Chairman, Commission on Audit, G.R. No. L-75025, 14 September

1993
76. Republic v. Court of Appeals, 182 SCRA 721
77. Ejera v. Merto, G.R. No. 163109, 22 January 2014
78. Padolina v. Fernandez, G.R. No. 133511, 10 October 2000
79. Pastor v. City of Pasig, G.R. No. 146873, 9 May 2002
80. Carino v. Daoas, G.R. No. 144493, 9 April 2002
81. Ortiz v. COMELEC, 162 SCRA 812
C. De Facto Officers
82. Torres v. Ribo, 81 Phil 44
83. Monroy vs Court of Appeals, 20 SCRA 620
84. Tuanda v. Sandiganbayan, 249 SCRA 342
85. Tayko v. Capistrano, 53 Phil. 866
86. Rodriguez v. Tan, 91 Phil. 724
87. Lino Luna v. Rodriguez, 37 Phil. 136
88. Garchitorena v. Crescini, 37 Phil. 675
89. Solis v. Court of Appeals, 38 SCRA 53
90. Tomali v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 110598, 1 December 1994
91. Flores v. Drilon, G.R. No. 104732, 22 June 1993
92. Menzon v. Petilla, 197 SCRA 317
93. Sampayan v. Daza, 213 SCRA 807
94. General Manager, PPA v. Monserate, G.R. No. 129616, 17 April 2002
95. Civil Liberties Union v. Executive Secretary, 194 SCRA 317
96. Malaluan v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 120193, 6 March 1996
D. Authority of the Public Officer
97. Kilusang Bayan v. Dominguez, 205 SCRA 92
98. Jandaya v. Ruiz, 95 SCRA 562
99. Lao v. To Chip, 158 SCRA 243
100.
People v. Garcia, G.R. No. 126252, 30 August 1999
101.
Lamb v. Phipps, 22 Phil 456
102.
Sharp International Marketing v. Court of Appeals, 201 SCRA 299
103.
Asuncion v. de Yriarte, 28 Phil 67
E. Salary and Perquisites
104.
105.
106.
107.
108.
2003
109.
110.
111.

Ramon Yap v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 158562, 23 April 2010

Nitafan v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, 152 SCRA 284
Tiro v. Hontanosas, 125 SCRA 697
Gloria v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 131012, 21 April 1999
Constantino-David v. Pangandaman-Gania, G.R. No. 156039, 14 August
Galang v. Land Bank, G.R, No. 175276, 31 May 2011
Balitaosan v. Secretary, DECS, G.R. No. 138238, 2 September 2003
Request of CTA Presiding Judge Alex Reyes, 216 SCRA 728
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112.
113.
114.

Profeta v. Drilon, 216 SCRA 777

GSIS v. Fernando De Leon, G.R. No. 186560, 17 November 2010
Rabor v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 111812, 31 May 1995

F. Liability of Public Officers

115.
Vinzons-Chato v. Fortune Tobacco Corporation, G.R. No. 141309, 23
December 2008
116.
Chavez v. Sandiganbayan, 193 SCRA 282
117.
Shauf v. Court of Appeals, 191 SCRA 713
118.
Wylie v. Rarang, 209 SCRA 357
119.
Rama v. Court of Appeals, 148 SCRA 496
120.
Pilar v. Sangguniang Bayan of Dasol, Pangasinan, 128 SCRA 173
121.
Correa v. CFI of Bulacan, 92 SCRA 312
122.
Alinsugay v. Court of Appeals, 148 SCRA 521
123.
Estrada v. Desierto, G.R. No. 146710-15, 2 March 2001
124.
Forbes v. Chuoco Tiaco, 16 Phil 534
125.
Office of the Court Administrator v. Enriquez, 218 SCRA 1
126.
Mollaneda v. Umacob, G.R. No. 140128, 6 June 2001
127.
Rodriguez v. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, G.R. No. 191805, 15 November
2011
128.
Carpio-Morales v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 217126-27, 10 November
2015
G. Termination of Official Relations
129.
Astraquillo v. Manglapus, 190 SCRA 280
130.
Lecaroz v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 130872, 25 March 1999
131.
Osmea v. COMELEC, 199 SCRA 750
132.
GSIS v. Fernando De Leon, G.R. No. 186560, 17 November 2010
133.
Rabor v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 111812, 31 May 1995
134.
Civil Service Commission v. Pililla Water District, G.R. No. 190147, 5
March 2013
135.
Ortiz v. Comelec, 162 SCRA 812
136.
Ejercito-Estrada v. Macapagal-Arroyo, G.R. No. 146738, 2 March 2001
137.
Collantes v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 169604, 6 March 2007
138.
Joson v. Nario, 187 SCRA 453
139.
Angobung v. Comelec, G.R. No. 126571, 5 March 1997
140.
Paras v. Comelec, G.R. No. 123169, 4 November 1996
141.
Civil Service Commission v. Magnaye, G.R. No. 183337, 23 April 2010
142.
Del Castillo v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 112513, 21 August
1997
143.
General Manager, PPA v. Monserate, G.R. No. 139616, 17 April 2002
144.
Palma-Fernandez v. de la Paz, 160 SCRA 715
145.
National Power Corporation v. Olandesca, G.R. No. 171434, 23 April
2010
146.
Duque v. Veloso, G.R. No. 196201, 19 June 2012
147.
Office of the Court Administrator v. Ampong, A.M. No. P-13-3132, 4 June
2014
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148.
Heirs of Celestino Teves v. Felicidario, A.M. No. P-12-3089, 13 November
2013
149.
Advincula v. Dicen, G.R. No. 162403, 16 May 2005
150.
Miranda v. Carreon, G.R. No. 143540, 11 April 2003
151.
Fernandez v. Office of the Ombudsman, G.R. No. 193983, 14 March 2012
152.
Land Bank of the Philippines v. Artemio San Juan, G.R. No. 186279, 2
April 2013
153.
Tanjay Water District v. Quinit, G.R. No. 160502, 27 April 2007
154.
Trade and Investment Development Corporation of the Philippines v.
Manalang-Demegillo, G.R. No. 176343, 18 September 2012; ManalangDemegillo v. Trade and Investment Development Corporation of the Philippines,
G.R. No. 168613 & 185571, 5 March 2013
155.
Hagad v. Gozo-Dadole, G.R. No. 108072, 12 December 1995
156.
Socrates v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 116259-60, 20 February 1996
157.
Villaseor v. Ombudsman, G.R. No. 202303, 4 June 2014
158.
De la Cruz v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 126183, 25 March 1999
159.
Civil Service Commission v. Gentallan, G.R. No. 152833, 9 May 2005
160.
Abalos v. Civil Service Commission, 196 SCRA 8
161.
Municipality of San Andres, Catanduanes v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.
118883, 16 January 1998
162.
Canonizado v. Aguirre, G.R. No. 133132, 15 February 2001
163.
Adaza v. Pacana, 135 SCRA 431
164.
Mendoza v. Quisumbing, 186 SCRA 108
165.
Tumulak v. Egay, 82 Phil 828
166.
Quinto v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 189698, February 22, 2010
III. ELECTION LAWS
A. Framework
Articles V and IX-C 1987 Constitution
Batas Pambansa Blg. 881, Omnibus Election Code of the Philippines
Republic Act No. 8436 as amended by RA 9369, Act Act Authorizing the Commission
on Elections to Use an Automated Election System in the May 11, 1998 National or
Local Elections and in Subsequent National and Local Electoral Exercises, Providing
Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes
Republic Act 9189, An Act Providing for a System of Overseas Absentee Voting By
Qualified Citizens of the Philippines Abroad, Appropriating Funds Therefor, and For
Other Purposes
Republic Act 7166, An Act Providing for Synchronized National and Local Elections
and for Electoral Reforms, Authorizing Appropriations Therefor, and for other
Purposes
Republic Act 7941, An Act Providing for the Election of Party-List Representatives
through the Party-List System, and appropriating Funds Therefor
Republic Act 8189, Providing for a General Registration of Voters, Adopting a System
of Continuing Registration, Prescribing the Procedures Thereof and Authorizing the
Appropriation of Funds Therefor

 Republic Act 9006, An Act to Enhance the Holding of Free, Orderly, Honest, Peaceful
and Credible Elections through Fair Election Practices
Republic Act 10367, An Act Providing for Mandatory Biometrics Voter Registration
B. General Principles
1.
2.
3.
4.

Macalintal v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 157013, 10 July 2003

Roque v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 188546, 10 September 2009
Banat v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 177508, 7 August 2009
Center for People Empowerment in Governance v. COMELEC, G.R. No.
189546, 21 September 2010
5. Bagumbayan VNP v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 222731, 8 March 2016
C. Commission on Elections (Art. IX-C, 1987 Constitution)
6. Cayetano v. Monsod, G.R. No. 10013, 3 September 1991
7. Gaminde v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 140335, 13 December 2000
8. Estrella v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 160465, 27 May 2004
9. Dumayas v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 141952-53, 20 April 2001
10. Sevilla v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 202833, 19 March 2013
11. Ibrahim v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 192289, 14 January 2013
12. Jaramilla v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 155717, 23 October 2003
13. Typoco v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 186359, 5 March 2010
14. Villarosa v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 212953, 5 August 2014
15. Hayudini v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 207900, 22 April 2014
16. Abs-Cbn v. COMELEC, 380 Phil. 780
17. Diocese of Bacolod v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 205720, 21 January 2015
18. Lorin v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 193808, 26 June 2012
19. Cagas v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 209185, 25 October 2013
20. National Press Club v. COMELEC, 207 SCRA
21. Chavez v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 162777, 31 August 2004
22. Philippine Press Institute v. COMELEC, 244 SCRA 272
23. SWS v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 147571, 5 May 2001
24. Sanidad v. COMELEC, 181 SCRA 529
25. GMA Network v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 205357, 2 September 2014
26. Sison v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 134096, 3 March 1999
27. Soliva v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 141723, 20 April 2001
28. Brillantes v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 163193, 15 June 2004
29. Cerafica v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 205136, 2 December 2014
30. Akbayan Youth v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 147066, 26 March 2001
31. Goh v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 212584, 25 November 2014
32. Jalosjos v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 192474, 192704, 193566, 26 June 2012
33. Reyes v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 207264, 25 June 2013
34. Sahali v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 201796, 15 June 2013
35. Galang v. Geronimo, G.R. No. 192793, 22 February 2011
36. Flores v. COMELEC, 184 SCRA 484
37. Lloren v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 196355, 18 September 2012
38. Nollen v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 187635, 11 January 2010
39. Relampagos v. Cumba, 243 SCRA 690
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40. Balajonda v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 166032, 28 February 2005

41. Cawasa v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 150469, 3 July 2002
42. Dumarpa v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 192249, 2 April 2013
D. Party List (RA 7941)
43. Ang Ladlad LGBT Party v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 190582, 8 April 2010
44. Philippine Guardians Brotherhood, Inc. v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 190529, 29 April
2010
45. COCOFED v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 207026, 6 August 2013
46. Anad v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 206987, 10 September 2013
47. Coalition of Association of Senior Citizens, v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 206844-45,
23 July 2013
48. Abang Lingkod Party-List v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 206952, 22 October 2013
49. BANAT v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 179271, 21 April 2009
50. Atong Paglaum, Inc. V. COMELEC, G.R. No. 203766, 2 April 2013
51. ABC Party List v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 193256, 22 March 2011
E. Voters and Candidates
Laws
Batas Pambansa Blg. 881:
Section 12, Article II
Sections 63-78, Article IX
Sections 113-148, Article XII
Sections 261, 262 and 264, Article XXII
Republic Act No. 6646
Republic Act No. 7160, Section 40
Republic Act No. 8189
Republic Act No. 8436, as amended
Cases:
52. Akbayan Youth v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 147066, 26 March 2001
53. Asistio v. Trinidad-Pe Aguirre, G.R. No. 191124, 27 April 2010
54. Frivaldo v. COMELEC, 174 SCRA 245
55. Labo v. COMELEC, 176 SCRA 1
56. Rommel Apolinario Jalosjos v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 191970, 24 April 2012
57. Svetlana Jalosjos v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 193314, 26 February 2013
58. Vidal v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 206666, 21 January 2015
59. Caasi v. COMELEC, 191 SCRA 229
60. Moreno v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 168550, 10 August 2006
61. Sobejana-Condon v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 198742, 10 August 2012
62. Maquiling v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 195649, 16 April 2013
63. Ejercito v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 212398, 25 November 2014
64. Penera v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 181613, 25 November 2009
65. Quinto v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 189698, 22 February 2010
66. Amora v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 192280, January 25, 2011
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67. Tagolino v. HRET, G.R. No. 202202, 19 March 2013

68. Cerafica v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 205136, 2 December 2014
69. Aratea v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 195229, 9 October 2012
70. Abcede v. Imperial, 103 Phil. 136
71. Loreto-Go v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 147741, 10 May 2001
72. Romeo Jalosjos v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 205033, 18 June 2013
73. Timbol v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 206004, 24 February 2015
74. Martinez v. HRET, G.R. No. 189034, 11 January 2010
75. Villafuerte v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 206698, 25 February 2014
76. Hayudini v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 207900, April 22, 2014
77. Jalover v. Osmea, G.R. No. 209286, 23 September 2014
78. Codilla v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 150605, 10 December 2002
79. Munder v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 194076, 19 October 2011
80. Talaga v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 196804, 9 October 2012
81. Dela Cruz v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 192221, 13 November 2012
82. Poe-Llamanzares v. COMELEC, G.R. Nos. 221697, 221698-700, 8 March 2016
F. Campaign: Propaganda, Contributions And Expenses
Laws:
Sections 79 to 112, Batas Pambansa Blg. 881;
Republic Act No. 8436, as amended;
Republic Act No. 9006;
Republic Act No. 7166;
Cases:
83. Lanot v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 154858, 16 November 2006
84. Penera v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 181613, 25 November 2009
85. Ejercito v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 212398, 25 November 2014
86. Chavez v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 162777, 31 August 2004
87. Pilar v. COMELEC, 245 SCRA 759
G. Board of Election Inspectors, Watchers, Voting, Canvass And Proclamation, Election
Contests And Election Offenses
Laws:
Sections 164 to 180, Batas Pambansa Blg. 881;
Sections 210 to 211, Batas Pambansa Blg. 881;
Sections 221 to 240, Batas Pambansa Blg. 881;
Section 261 and 269, Batas Pambansa Blg. 881;
Republic Act No. 7166;
Republic Act No. 6646;
Republic Act No. 8436, as amended
Cases:
88. Lloren v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 196355, 18 September 2012
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89. Nollen v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 187635, 11 January 2010

90. Rosal v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 168253, 16 March 2007
91. Vinzons-Chato v. HRET, G.R. No. 199149, 22 January 2013
92. Maliksi v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 203302, 12 March 2013
93. De Castro v. COMELEC, 267 SCRA 806
94. Sampayan v. Daza, 213 SCRA 807
95. Marquez v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 112889, 18 April 1995
96. Rodriguez v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 120099, 24 July 1995
97. Maquiling v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 195649, 16 April 2013
98. Orceo v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 190779, 26 March 2010
99. Causing v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 199139, 9 September 2014
100.
People v. Reyes, 247 SCRA 328
101.
BANAT v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 177508, 7 August 2009
102.
Arroyo v. Department of Justice, G.R. No. 199082, 23 July 2013

IV. LAW ON PUBLIC CORPORATIONS

A.

Basic Principles
Legal Basis:

Section 25, Article II and Section 2, Article X, 1987 Constitution

Sections 1-5, Republic Act No. 7160

Cases:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

B.

Basco v. PAGCOR, G.R. No. 91649, 14 May 1991

Limbona v. Mangelin, G.R. No. 80391, 28 February 1989
Lina v. Pano, G.R. No. 129093, 30 August 2001
Imbong v. Ochoa, G.R. No. 204819, 8 April 2014
Dadole v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 125350, 3 December 2002

Municipal Corporations
Types:
Section 1, Article X, 1987 Constitution
Sections 384, 440, 448, and 459, Republic Act No. 7160
Creation and Dissolution:
Sections 10-11, Article X, 1987 Constitution
Sections 6-10, 14, 385-386, 441-442, 449-453, 460-462, Republic Act No. 7160
Cases:
6. Limbona v. Mangelin, G.R. No. 80391, 28 February 1989
7. Abbas v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 89651, 10 November 1989
8. Cordillera Broad Coalition v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 79956, 29 January
29 1990
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9. Ordillo v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 92649, 14 February 1991

10. Bai Sandra Sema v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 177597, 16 July 2008
11. Miranda v. Aguirre, G.R. N0. 133064, 16 September 1999
12. Tan v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 73155, 1 July 1986
13. Padilla v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 103328, 19 October 1992
14. Umali v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 203974, 22 April 2014
15. Lopez v. Metro Manila Commission, G.R. No. L-56022, 31 May 1985
16. Aquino III v. COMELEC, G.R. No.189793, 7 April 2010
17. Mariano v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 118577, 7 March 1995
18. League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) v. Commission on Elections, G.R. No.
176951, 15 February 2011
19. Navarro v. Ermita, G.R. No. 180050, 12 April 2011
20. Municipality of Malabang, Lanao del Sur v. Pangandapun Benito, G.R. No. l28113, 28 March 1969
21. Pelaez v. Auditor General, G.R. No. L-23825, 24 December 1965
22. Municipality of San Narciso, Quezon v. Judge Antonio Mendez, G.R. No. 103702,
6 December 1994
23. Municipality of Candihay, Bohol v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 116702, 28
December 1995
24. Municipality of Jimenez, Misamis Occidental v. Borja, G.R. No. 195748, 2
December 1996
C.

Powers of Municipal Corporations

Legal Basis:
Sections 5-7, Article X, 1987 Constitution
Sections 15-23, 48-59, 128-383, Republic Act No. 7160
Cases:
25. City of Manila v. Laguio, G.R. No. 118127, 12 April 2005
26. White Light Corporation v. City of Manila, G.R. No. 122846, 20 January 2009
27. Fernando v. St. Scholasticas College, G.R. No. 161107, 12 March 2013
28. Magtajas v. Pryce Properties, G.R. No. 111097, 20 July 1994
29. Tayaban v. People, G.R. No. 150194, 6 March 2007
30. Parayno v. Jovellanos, G.R. No. 148408, 14 July 2006
31. Gancayco v. City Government of Quezon City, G.R. No. 177807, 11 October
2011
32. Rural Bank of Makati v. Municipality of Makati, G.R. No. 150763, 2 July 2004
33. Batangas CATV v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 138810, 29 September 2004
34. Tano v. Socrates, G.R. No. 119249, 21 August 1997
35. Lim v. Pacquing, G.R. No. 115044, 27 January 1995
36. Olivares v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 118533, 4 October 1995
37. Greenhills East Association v. E. Ganzon, Inc., G.R. No. 169741, 20 January
2010
38. Laguna Lake Development Authority v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 120865, 7
December 1995
39. Binay v. Domingo, G.R. No. 92389, 11 September 1991
40. City of General Santos v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 199439, 22 April 2014
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41. Villacorta v. Bernardo, G.R. No. L-31249, 19 August 1986

42. Terrado v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-58794, 24 August 1984
43. Matalin Coconut v. Municipal Council of Malabang, Lanao del Sur, G.R. No. L228138, 13 August 1986
44. Physical Therapy Organization of the Philippines v. Municipal Board of Manila,
G.R. No. L-10448, 30 August 1957
45. Philippine Gamefowl Commission v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No.
72969, 17 December 1986
46. De la Cruz v. Paras, G.R. No. L-42571, 25 July 1983
47. Quezon City v. Ericta, G.R. No. L-34915, 24 June 1983
48. Velasco v. Villegas, G.R. No. L-24153, 14 February 1983
49. Ortigas & Co. v. Feati Bank, G.R. No. L-24670, 14 December 1979
50. Balacuit v. CFI of Agusan del Norte, G.R. No. L-38429, 30 June 1988
51. Sangalang v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 71169, 22 December 1988
52. Kulayan v. Tan, G.R. No. 187298, 3 July 2012
53. Legaspi v. City of Cebu, G.R. No. 159110, 10 December 2013
54. Social Justice Society v. Atienza, G.R. No. 156052, 7 March 2007
55. Social Justice Society v. Atienza, G.R. No. 156052, 13 February 2008
56. Social Justice Society v. Lim, G.R. No. 187836, 25 November 2014
57. Albon v. Fernando, G.R. No. 148357, 30 June 2006
58. Pimentel, Jr. v. Executive Secretary, G.R. No.195770, 17 July 2012
59. Civil Service Commission v. Dr. Agnes Quida Yu, G.R. No. 189041, 31 July 2012
60. League of Provinces of the Philippines v. Department of Environment and Natural
Resources, G.R. No. 175368, 11 April 2013
61. Republic, represented by the Department of Agriculture v. Daclan, G.R. No.
197111, 23 March 2015
62. City of Manila v. Colet, G.R. No. 120051, 10 December 2014
63. Lucena Demaala v. Commission on Audit, G.R. No. 199752, 17 February 2015
64. Philippine Petroleum Corporation v. Municipality of Pililla, Rizal, G.R. No. 90776,
3 June 1991
65. Estanislao v. Costales, G.R. No. 96518, 8 May 1991
66. Drilon v. Lim, G.R. No. 112497, 4 August 1994
67. Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority v. Marcos, G.R. No. 120082, 11
September 1996
68. Smart Communications v. Municipality of Malvar, Batangas, G.R. No. 204429, 18
February 2014
69. City of Lapu-Lapu v. Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), G.R. No.
184203, and Province of Bataan v. Phlippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA),
G.R. No. 187583, 26 November 2014
70. Moday v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 107916, 20 February 1997
71. Municipality of Paranaque v. V. M. Realty Corporation, G.R. No. 127820, 20 July
1998
72. Spouses Antonio & Fe Yusay v. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 156684, 6 April 2011
73. Department of Agrarian Reform v. Saranggani Agricultural Co., Inc., G.R. No.
160554, 24 January 2007;
74. Chamber of Real Estate and Builders Association, Inc. (CREBA) v. Secretary of
Agrarian Reform, G.R. No. 183409, 18 June 2010
75. Buklod ng Magbubukid sa Lupaing Ramos v. E. M. Ramos & Sons, Inc., G.R. No.
131481, 16 March 2011
76. Spouses Pilapil v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 97619, 26 November 1992
77. Bruno Cabrera v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 78673, 18 March 1991
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78. Land Bank of the Philippines v. Cacayuran, G.R. No. 191667, 17 April 2013
79. Beluso v. Municipality of Panay (Capiz), G.R. No. 153974, 7 August 2006
80. Spouses Yusay v. Court of Appeals G.R. No. 156684, 6 April 2011
81. The Learning Child, Inc. v. Ayala Alabang Village Association, G.R. No. 134269, 7
July 2010
82. Acaac v. Azcuna, G.R. No. 187378, 30 September 2013
83. City Council of Cebu v. Mayor Carlos Cuizon, G.R. No. L-28972, October 31,
1972
84. Municipality of Pililla, Rizal v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 105909, 28 June 1994
85. Ramos v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 99425, 3 March 1997
86. Office of the Solicitor General v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 199027, 9 June 2014
87. Francisco Dacanay v. Mayor Macario Asistio, G.R. No. 93654, 6 May 1992
88. City of Angeles v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 97882, 28 August 1996
89. Municipality of Tiwi v. Antonio Betito, G.R. No. 171873, 9 July 2010
90. Vicencio v. Villar, G.R. No. 182069, 3 July 2012
91. Quezon City v. Lexber, Inc., G.R. No. 141616, 15 March 2001
92. Sangguniang Panlungsod ng Baguio v. Jadewell Parking Systems Corporation,
G.R. No. 160025, 23 April 2014
D.

Municipal Liability
Legal Basis:
Section 24, Republic Act No. 7160
Articles 34, 2189, 2180 (par. 6), Civil Code of the Philippines
Cases:
93. City of Manila v. Teotico, G.R. No. L-23052, 29 January 1968
94. Jimenez v. City of Manila, G.R. No. 71049, 29 May 1987
95. Guilatco v. City of Dagupan, G.R. No. 61516, 21 March 1989
96. Merritt v. Government of the Philippine Islands, 34 Phil 311
97. Municipality of San Fernando, La Union v. Firme, G.R. No. L-52179, 8 April 1991
98. Palafox v. Province of Ilocos Norte, 102 Phil 1186
99. Palma v. Garciano, 99 Phil. 72
100.
Mendoza v. de Leon, 33 Phil. 508
101.
Torio v. Fontanilla, G.R. No. L-29993, 23 October 1978
102.
Municipality of Jasaan, Misamis Oriental v. Gentallan, G.R. No. 154961, 9
May 2005
103.
City of Angeles v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 97882, 28 August 1996
104.
Rama v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-44484, 16 March 1987
105.
Correa v. CFI of Bulacan, G.R. No. L-46096, 30 July 1979
106.
Arsenio Salcedo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. L-40846, 31 January 1978
107.
Abella v. Municipality of Naga, 90 Phil. 385
108.
Province of Cebu v. Intermediate Appellate Court, G.R. No. 72841, 29
January 1987
109.
San Diego v. Municipality of Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, G.R. No. L-9920,
29 February 1960
110.
Municipality of Pililla, Rizal v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 105909, 28 June
1994
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111.
112.
113.
E.

Ramos v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 99425, 3 March 1997

Mancenido v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 118605, 12 April 2000
Gontang v. Alayan, G.R. No. 191691, 16 January 2013

Local Officials Qualifications, Disqualifications, Discipline and Prohibitions

Legal Basis:
Sections 6 and 7, Art. IX-B, 1987 Constitution
Sections 39-42, 44-46, 60-68, 82, 89-90, 94, 469-490, Republic Act No. 7160
Cases:
114.
Javellana v. Department of Interior & Local Government, G.R. No.
102549, 10 August 1992
115.
Frivaldo v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 120295, 28 June 1996
116.
Altarejos v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 163256, 10 November 2004
117.
Garvida v. Sales, G.R. No. 124893, 18 April 1997
118.
De la Torre v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 121592, 5 July 1996
119.
Villaber v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 148326, 15 November 2001
120.
Marquez v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 112889, 18 April 1995
121.
Rodriguez v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 120099, 24 July 1996
122.
Sobejana-Condon v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 198742, 10 August 2012
123.
Maquiling v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 195649, 16 April 2013
124.
Caasi v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 88831, 8 November 1990
125.
Borja v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 133495, 3 September 1998
126.
Adormeo v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 147927, 4 February 2002
127.
Socrates v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 154512, 12 November 2002
128.
Rivera v. COMELEC G.R. No. 167591, 9 May 2007
129.
Naval v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 207851, 8 July 2014
130.
Victoria v. COMELEC, G.R. No. 109005, 10 January 10, 1994
131.
Menzon v. Petilla, G.R. No. 90762, 20 May 1991
132.
Navarro v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 141307, 28 March 2001
133.
Farinas v. Barba, G.R. No. 116763, 19 April 1996
134.
La Carlota City v. Rojo, G.R. No. 181367, 24 April 2012
135.
Regidor v. Chiongbian, G.R. No. 85815, 19 May 1989
136.
Salalima v. Guingona, G.R. No. 117589, 22 May 1996
137.
Ganzon v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 93252, 5 August 1991
138.
Joson v. Torres, G.R. No. 131255, 20 May 1998
139.
Berces v. Executive Secretary, G.R. No. 112099, 21 February 1995
140.
Office of the Ombudsman v. Rodriguez, G.R. No. 172700, 23 July 2010
141.
Hagad v. Gozo-Dadole, G.R. No. 108072, 12 December 1995
142.
Yabut, Jr. v. Office of the Ombudsman, G.R. No. 111304, 17 June 1994
143.
Rios v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 129913, 26 September 1997
144.
Pablico v. Villapando, G.R. No. 147870, 31 July 2002
145.
Sangguniang Barangay of Don Mariano Marcos v. Martinez, G.R. No.
170626, 3 March 2008
146.
Mendoza v. Laxina, G.R. No. 146875, 14 July 2003
147.
Aguinaldo v. Hon. Luis Santos, G.R. No. 94115, 21 August 1992

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148.
2015
149.
150.
151.
152.

F.

Carpio-Morales v. Court of Appeals, G.R. Nos. 217126-27, 10 November

De Rama v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 131136, 28 February 2001
Nicart v. Titong, G.R. No. 207682, 10 December 2014
Plaza v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 138464, 18 January 2008
Garcia v. Pajaro, G.R. No. 141149, 5 July 2002

Intergovernmental Relations and Local Initiative and Referendum

Legal Basis:
Section 4, Article X, 1987 Constitution
Sections 25-36, 98-116, 118-119, 120-127, Republic Act No. 7160
Republic Act No. 6975
Republic Act No. 6735
Cases:
153.
Municipality of Sta. Fe v. Municipality of Aritao, G.R. No. 140474, 21
September 2007
154.
Municipality of Jimenez v. Borja, G.R. No. 195748, 2 December 1996
155.
National Housing Authority v. Commission on the Settlement of Land
Problems, G.R. No. 142601, 23 October 2006
156.
Municipality of Kananga v. Madrona, G.R. No. 141375, 30 April 2003

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