Question IV-A, Political Law, 2017 Bar Exam

Ascertain the constitutionality of the following acts: (2.5% each) (a) An investigation conducted by the Ombudsman against a Commissioner of the Commission on Audit for

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

Sofia and Semuel, both unmarried, lived together for many years in the Philippines and begot three children. While Sofia stayed in the Philippines with the

Tyler owns a lot that is enclosed by the lots of Riley to the North and East, of Dylan to the South, and of Reece

Selena was a single 18-year old when she got pregnant and gave birth to Suri. She then left to work as a caregiver in Canada,

Severino died intestate, survived by his wife Saturnina, and legitimate children Soler, Sulpicio, Segundo and the twins Sandro and Sandra. At the time of his

Shasha purchased an airline ticket from Sea Airlines (SAL) covering Manila-Bangkok- Hanoi-Manila. The ticket was exclusively endorsable to Siam Airlines (SMA). The contract of air

Percival was a mechanic of Pacific Airlines. He enjoyed a meal break of one hour. However, during meal breaks, he was required to be on

Do government-owned or -controlled corporations also enjoy the immunity of the State from suit? Explain your answer. (3%) Suggested Answer: No, if their charter provides

Believing that he owned a certain parcel of land and completely unaware of any defect in his title thereto, Mr. A started to build a

The President appoints the Vice President as his Administration’s Housing Czar, a position that requires the appointee to sit in the Cabinet. Although the appointment

According to Sec. 3, Art. VIII of the Constitution, the Judiciary shall enjoy fiscal autonomy. What does the term fiscal autonomy signify? Explain your answer.