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Aug 16, 2022 administrative law police power delegation of legislative power land transportation traffic regulations constitutional law

Upholding Traffic Regulations: Valid Delegation of Power and Public Safety

The Supreme Court upholds traffic penalty regulations as valid exercises of delegated legislative power and police power for public safety.

Mar 16, 2021 executive power treaty withdrawal rome statute philippine constitution senate concurrence international law

Executive Power Limits in Treaty Withdrawal: Insights from Philippine Jurisprudence

The Supreme Court clarifies when the President may unilaterally withdraw from treaties, balancing executive discretion with legislative involvement.

Jun 19, 2019 tax exemption real property tax university of the philippines local government code ra 9500 local taxation

UP Tax Exemption: Balancing Public Benefit and Local Revenue

Supreme Court rules UP exempt from real property tax on land leased to Ayala Land under RA 9500, balancing public benefit and local revenue.

Apr 25, 2017 senior citizens persons with disability police power tax deduction constitutional law social welfare

Senior Citizen and PWD Discounts: Police Power, Not Unconstitutional Taking

The Supreme Court upholds the 20% discount for senior citizens and PWDs as a valid exercise of police power, not an unconstitutional taking of property.

Oct 19, 2010 toll regulatory board administrative law public utilities franchises toll roads infrastructure

Toll Regulatory Powers Defining Limits In Public Private Infrastructure

Supreme Court defines TRB's franchise powers, toll regulation, and public bidding requirements in Luzon expressway cases.

Jan 8, 2009 criminal law falsification public documents barangay officials revised penal code local governance

Falsification of Public Documents: Duty and Deception in Local Governance

Barangay officials convicted for falsifying a resolution under Article 171(2) of the Revised Penal Code. The Supreme Court explains why.

Nov 3, 2008 drug testing constitutional law right to privacy ra 9165 criminal law philippine supreme court

Drug Testing and Constitutional Rights: The Supreme Court's Balancing Act in the Philippines

The Supreme Court upheld random drug testing for students and employees but struck down mandatory tests for candidates and accused persons.

Apr 25, 2006 peaceful assembly bayan v ermita public assembly act calibrated preemptive response constitutional law human rights

Peaceful Assembly in the Philippines: Know Your Rights and Permit Requirements After Bayan v. Ermita

The Supreme Court upheld the permit requirement for rallies but struck down the Calibrated Preemptive Response policy. Learn your rights.

Apr 15, 2005 mmda police power traffic enforcement administrative law driver's license ra 7924

MMDA Traffic Enforcement Powers vs Police Power: Key Limits Under RA 7924

Supreme Court clarifies MMDA's traffic enforcement powers: it can enforce but not enact traffic rules, and lacks police power.

Sep 29, 1997 presidential power separation of powers proclamation public land res judicata legislative authority

Presidential Power vs Legislative Authority: Proclamation Validity in the Philippines

Supreme Court nullifies Proclamation No. 164 for exceeding presidential power after Congress convened, reaffirming separation of powers.