Legal Research

SUBJECT: The Non-Impairment Clause of Contracts I. The Non-Impairment Clause, enshrined in Article III, Section 10 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, states: “No law impairing the […]

SUBJECT: The Concept of Just Compensation I. Introduction and Legal Foundation The concept of just compensation is a constitutional guarantee enshrined in Article III, Section 9 […]

SUBJECT: Police Power vs Eminent Domain I. This memorandum addresses the fundamental distinctions between the state’s inherent powers of police power and eminent domain, a critical […]

SUBJECT: The Regalian Doctrine and State Ownership I. Introduction and Issue Presented This memorandum examines the Regalian Doctrine (Jura Regalia) as a foundational principle of Philippine […]

SUBJECT: The Power of Purse vs Power of Sword I. This memorandum addresses the constitutional tension between the legislative “power of the purse” and the executive […]

SUBJECT: The Principle of Separation of Powers I. STATEMENT OF LEGAL PRINCIPLE The Principle of Separation of Powers is a fundamental doctrine enshrined in the 1987 […]

SUBJECT: The Doctrine of Judicial Review I. Introduction The Doctrine of Judicial Review is the fundamental power vested in the Philippine judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court, […]