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Judicial review, Constitutional Law
1. Requisites Requisites for the exercise of the power of judicial review:1) There must be an actual case or justiciable controversy before this Court;2) The question before this Court must be ripe for adjudication;3) The person challenging the act must be a proper party; and4) The issue of constitutionality must be raised at the earliest…

Aid of minor under 15 yo, A14(20) Revised Penal Code
1. Concept Aid of minor under 15 years old, as an aggravating circumstance under the Revised Penal Code – refers to the circumstance when the offender employed the aid or assistance of a minor under 15 years old to commit a crime. a. Legal basis Article 14. Aggravating circumstances. – The following are aggravating circumstances:…

Question XII, Civil Law, 2017 Bar Exam
Krystal owns a parcel of land covered by TCT No. 12345 in Angeles City. Due to severe financial constraints, Krystal was forced to sell the property to RBP Corporation, a foreign corporation based in South Korea. Subsequently, RBP Corporation sold the property to Gloria, one of its most valued clients. Wanting her property back, Krystal,…

Question VIII, Civil Law, 2018 Bar Exam
Sofronio was a married father of two when he had a brief fling with Sabrina, resulting in her pregnancy and the birth of their son Sinforoso. Though his wife knew nothing of the affair, Sofronio regretted it, but secretly provided child support for Sinforoso. Unfortunately, when Sinforoso was 10 years old, Sofronio died. Only Sofronio’s…

Question A.2, Civil Law, 2019 Bar Exam
H and W were married in 1990. H, being a member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), was deployed to a rebel-infested area in 1992. Since then, W has not heard from her husband, H. One day, the AFP informed W that H had been declared missing since 1995. In consequence, W diligently…

Indifference of parents, A277 Revised Penal Code
1. Concept Indifference of parents – under the Revised Penal Code, refers to the crime committed by parents who neglect their children by not giving them the education which their station in life requires and financial condition permits. a. Legal basis Art. 277. x x x Indifference of parents. – The penalty of arresto mayor…