SUBJECT: The Enrolled Bill Doctrine I. Introduction The Enrolled Bill Doctrine is a principle of judicial review and respect among co-equal branches of government. It posits […]
SUBJECT: The Concept of Operative Fact I. Introduction The doctrine of operative fact is a jurisprudential principle in Philippine constitutional law that recognizes the legal effects […]
SUBJECT: Void-for-Vagueness Doctrine I. Introduction and Purpose of Memo This memorandum provides an analysis of the Void-for-Vagueness Doctrine under Philippine constitutional law. It outlines the doctrine’s […]
SUBJECT: The Doctrine of Overbreadth and Vagueness I. This memorandum addresses the constitutional doctrines of overbreadth and vagueness, essential tools for challenging statutes or regulations that […]
SUBJECT: The Right to Privacy and the Writ of Habeas Data I. Introduction and Purpose of Memo This memorandum provides a legal analysis of the constitutional […]
SUBJECT: The Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) of LGUs I. Introduction and Legal Basis The Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) constitutes the lifeblood of local fiscal autonomy in […]
SUBJECT: The Requisites of a Valid Ordinance I. Introduction and Legal Basis. The power of local government units (LGUs) to enact ordinances is a delegated authority […]
SUBJECT: Public Office as a Public Trust I. Introduction and Thesis This memorandum examines the constitutional doctrine that “public office is a public trust” under Philippine […]
SUBJECT: The Principle of Substantial Evidence I. This memorandum addresses the principle of substantial evidence as the standard of proof in Philippine administrative proceedings. It is […]