San Beda College of Law

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STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION

1E 1M 1O Statcon
Chapters 1-2, Statutory Construction, Agpalo

Statutory Construction 1 E,M,O

CHAPTER 1
1. Alfredo M. de Leon v. Hon. Benjamin B. Esguerra, G.R. No. 78059, August 31, 1987

2. Philippine Veterans Bank v. Vega, G.R. No. 105364, 28 June 2001

3. People vs. Que Po Lay, G.R. No. L-6791, March 29, 1954

4. Bagatsing v. Ramirez, G.R. No. 41631, 17 December 1976

5. National Marketing Corp. v. Tecson, G.R. No. 29131, 27 August 1969

6. William F. Peralta v. The Director of Prisons, G.R. No. L-49, 12 November 1945

7. Peralta v. Civil Service Commission, G.R. No. 95832, 10 August 2002

8. Tatad v. Secretary of Energy, G.R. No. 124360, 3 December 1997

CHAPTER 2
1. Caltex (Phils.), Inc. v. Palomar, G.R. No. 19650, 29 September 1966

2. NFL vs Eisma, 127 SCRA 419

3. Daoang vs Municipal Judge of San Nicolas, 159 SCRA 369

4. Paras vs COMELEC, 264 SCRA 49

5. US vs Toribio, 15 Phil 85
6. Manila Jockey Club vs GAB, 107 Phil 151

7. City of Baguio v. Marcos, G.R. No. 26100, 28 February 1969

8. Garcia v. Social Security Commission, G.R. No. 170735, 17 December 2007

9. Floresca v. Philex Mining Corp., 135 SCRA 142

10. PAFLU v. Bureau of Labor Relations, 72 SCRA 396

11. Victorias Milling Co. Inc. v. Social Security Commission, 4 SCRA 627

12. Perfecto vs Meer

13. Endencia v. David, 93 Phil. 696 (1953)

14. People vs Mapa. GR No 22301

15. People vs Macarandang, 106 Phil 713

16. People vs Jabinal, GR No. 30061

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW 1

Chapters 1-4, Philippine Political Law, Cruz Republic Act No. 6735

Manila Prince Hotel vs. GSIS [G.R. No. 122156, February 3, 1997]

Francisco vs. House of Representatives [G.R. No. 160261, Nov 10, 2003]

Santiago vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 127325, March 19, 1997]

Lambino vs. COMELEC [G.R. No. 174153, October 25, 2006]

Magallona vs. Ermita, [G.R. No. 187167, July 16, 2011]

Province of North Cotabato v. Government of the Republic of the Philippines, [G.R. No. 183591,
14 October 2008.]

Gov. of the Philippine Islands vs. Monte de Piedad [G.R. No. 11524, Oct 12, 1916]

Co Kim Cham vs. Valdez Tan Keh [G.R. No. L-5a, November 16, 1945]

Laurel vs. Misa [G.R. No. L-409, January 30, 1947]

1-O LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING

A. Study the following topics:

1. Introduction to Legal Research (Ch. 1)
2. Legal Research Process (Ch. 2)
3. Fundamental Research Skill: Case Briefing and Synthesis of Cases (Ch. 3)
4. Statutory Law (Ch. 4)
5. Case Law (Ch. 5)
6. Law Books of Secondary Authority (Ch. 6)
Textbook: Legal Research by Rufus B. Rodriguez

B. Read: Legal Research, Legal Writing and Legal Analysis: Putting Law School Into
Practice by Suzanne E. Rowe
The article is available at http://www.stetson.edu//legal-research-legal-writing-
and-l

C. Prepare for RECITATION AND QUIZ.

D. Bring your 1x1 picture and glue.

1C and 1K Leg Res/Wri

Constitutional and Statutory Basis of Legal Practice Sec. 14 Art XII
 Constitution Sec. 5 Art VI Constitution Requirements for admission to the
Bar Practice of Law

Cayetano v. Monsod

Philippine Lawyers Association v. Agrava

Ulep v. Legal Clinic

Legal Research Canon 5 Code of Professional Responsibility

Domingo-Regala v. Sultan

Types of Legal Authorities Sources of Authorities

PFR (PHOTOS OF SYL)

1M and 1T Persons
Articles 1 to 18
Cases: 1. Lara vs Del Rosario 94 phil 778; 2. Tanada vs Tuvera GR no. L-
63915; 3. Pesca vs Pesca gr 136921; 4.CIR vs Primetown 531 scra 436; 5.
Van dorn vs romillo 139 scra 139; 6. Llorente vs CA gr 124371

1C and 1G Persons
Articles 2, 3 and 13 of the Civil Code;

CRIM
1K and 1P Crim 1
ARTICLES 1-10, Revised Penal Code Recommended Textbooks: Reyes, Amurao,
Regalado
 QUIZ on Assigned Coverage on 20 July 2016

Crim 1A and 1N
The Revised Penal Code Book 1 by Reyes
Articles 1 to 3 and the Preliminary Pages before Article 1

1F Crim 1
1.) Definition & nature Criminal Law;
2) Sources Crim Law & theories of penal legis;
3) Power and limitations to punish;
4)construction of penal provisions;
5) Cardinal principles of criminal law;
6) Articles 1 to 3 RPC.

1Q Crim 1
Definition
Limitations
Characteristics of Criminal Law
Articles 1-3 of the Revised Penal Code

1B 1E 1J Crim 1 Reading Assignment

A. Study the following topics: 1. General Principles of Criminal Law 2. General
Provisions, Date of Effectiveness and Application of Provisions (Art. 1-2, RPC) 3.
Felonies (Art. 3-10, RPC) Suggested Textbook: The Revised Penal Code, Book 1
by Luis B. Reyes

B. Read the full text of the decision of the Supreme Court in the following cases:

1. People v. Genosa, G.R. No. 135981, 29 September 2000, 341 SCRA 493
2. People v. Tulin, G.R. No. 111709, 30 August 2001, 364 SCRA 10

3. White Light Corp. v. City of Manila, G.R. No. 122846, 20 January 2009
4. Estrada v. Escritor, AM No. P-02-1651, 22 June 2006, 492 SCRA 1
5. People v. Echagaray, G.R. No. 117472, 7 February 1997, 267 SCRA 682
6. Corpuz v. People, G.R. No. 180016, 29 April 2014
7. People v. Ferrer, L-32613-14, 27 December 1972, 48 SCRA 382
8. US v. Diaz Conde, L-18208, 14 February 1922
9. People v. Abilong, L-1960, 26 November 1948
10. People v. Formigones, L-3246, 29 November 1950
11. People v. Sylvestre and Atienza, G.R. No. 35748, 14 December 1931, 56 Phil.
353
12. People v. Talingdan, L-32126, 6 July 1978, 84 SCRA 19
13. People v. Puno, G.R. No. 97471, 17 February 1993, 219 SCRA 85
14. US v. Ah Chong, G.R. No. 5272, 19 March 1910, 15 Phil. 488
15. People v. Oanis, G.R. No. 47722, 27 July 1943, 74 Phil. 257
16. Padilla v. Dizon, AC No. 3086, 23 February 1988, 158 SCRA 127
17. Magno v. CA, G.R. No. 96132, 26 June 1992, 210 SCRA 475
18. Garcia v. CA, G.R. No. 157171, 14 March 2006, 484 SCRA 617
19. People v. Pugay, L-74324, 17 November 1988, 167 SCRA 439
20. Ivler v. San Pedro, G.R. No. 172716, 17 November 2010
21. People v. Guillen, L-1477, 18 January 1950, 85 Phil. 307
22. People v. Sabalones, G.R. No. 123485, 31 August 1998, 294 SCRA 751
23. People vs. Albuquerque, G.R. No. 38773, 19 December 1933, 59 Phil. 150
24. Bataclan v. Medina, L-10126, 22 October 1957, 102 Phil. 181
25. Intod v. CA, G.R. No. 103119, 21 October 1992, 215 SCRA 52
26. People v. Saladino, L-3634, 30 May 1951, 89 Phil. 807
27. US v. Eduave, G.R. No. 12155, 2 February 1917, 36 Phil. 209
28. Rivera v. People, G.R. No. 166326, 25 January 2006, 480 SCRA 188
29. Baleros v. People, G.R. No. 138033, 22 February 2006, 483 SCRA 10
30. Valenzuela v. People, G.R. No. 160188, 21 June 2007
31. Epifanio v. People, G.R. No. 157057, 26 June 2007
32. People v. Lamahang, L-43530, 3 August 1935, 61 Phil. 703
33. People v. Borinaga, G.R. No. 33463, 18 December 1930, 55 Phil. 433
34. People v. Kalalo, G.R. No. 39303-05, 17 March 1934, 59 Phil. 715
35. People v. Trinidad, G.R. No. 79123-25, 9 January 1989, 169 SCRA 51
36. Martinez v. CA, G.R. No. 168827, 13 April 2007
37. Mondragon v. People, L-17666, 30 June 1966, 17 SCRA 476
38. People v. Sy Pio, L-5848, 30 April 1954, 94 Phil. 885
39. People v. Dio, L-36461, 29 June 1984, 130 SCRA 151

40. People v. Orita, G.R. No. 88724, 3 April 1990, 184 SCRA 105
41. People v. Campuhan, G.R. No. 129433, 30 March 2000

C. Prepare for RECITATION. NOTE: Closed book policy shall be observed during
class. Only handwritten notes will be allowed.
D. Bring your 1x1 picture and glue.

1S 1C and 1G Crim 1 Reading Assignment

CRIMINAL LAW I Prescribed text book/s:

1. Revised Penal Code Book I by LUIS B. REYES and/or

2. COMMENTARIES ON CRIMINAL LAW BY ATTY. MAXIMO P. AMURAO JR.
NB: Closed book policy shall be observed during class. ONLY HANDWRITTEN
NOTES WILL BE ALLOWED.

I. General Principles of Criminal Law

 A. Nature and definition
People v. Genosa, G.R. No. 135981, 29 September 2000, 341 SCRA 493

B. Characteristics of Criminal Law

1. General (Art. 2, RPC)

Minucher v. Scalzo, G.R. No. 142396, 11 February 2003
Liang v. People, G.R. No. 125865, 28 January 2000

2. Territorial (Art.2, RPC)

People v. Tulin, G.R. No. 111709, 30 August 2001, 364 SCRA 10

3. Prospective (Article 21 and 22, RPC)

a. Effects of repeal

C. Sources of Criminal Law

1. Revised Penal Code 2. Special Penal Laws
D. Constitutional Limitations on Criminal Law 1. Due process and Equal
protection (Art. 3, Sec. 1, 1987 Constitution)
White Light Corp. v. City of Manila, G.R. No. 122846, 20 January 2009 Garcia v.
Drilon, G.R. No. 179267, 25 June 2013
2. Freedom of expression (Art. 3, Sec. 4, 1987 Constitution)
Guingguing v. People, G.R. No. 128959, 30 September 2005.
3. Freedom of religion (Art. 3, Sec. 5, 1987 Constitution)
Estrada v. Escritor, AM No. P-02-1651, 22 June 2006, 492 SCRA 1
4. No excessive fines, nor cruel, degrading or inhuman punishment. (Art. 3, Sec.
19, 1987 Constitution)
People v. Echagaray, G.R. No. 117472, 7 February 1997, 267 SCRA 682 Corpuz v.
People, G.R. No. 180016, 29 April 2014
5. Non-imprisonment for debt or non-payment of poll tax ( Art. 3, Sec. 19, 1987
Constitution)
6. Bill of attainder (Art. 3, Sec. 22, 1987 Constitution) People v. Ferrer, L-32613-
14, 27 December 1972, 48 SCRA 382
 7. Ex-post facto laws (Art. 3, Sec. 22, 1987 Constitution) US v. Diaz Conde, L-
18208, 14 February 1922
E. Construction and interpretation 1. Liberally in favour of the accused 2.
Spanish text of the RPC prevails over the English text
People v. Abilong, L-1960, 26 November 1948.
3. Retroactive application when favourable to the accused 4. Prescribed but
undeserved penalties (Art. 5, RPC) People v. Formigones, L-3246, 29 November
1950