Political Law

SUBJECT: The Rule on ‘The Executive Privilege’ and the Disclosure of Information I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the doctrine of executive privilege […]

SUBJECT: The Concept of ‘The Pardoning Power’ (Pardon, Amnesty, Commutation) I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the pardoning power under Philippine Political Law. […]

SUBJECT: The Rule on ‘The Power to Declare Martial Law’ (Section 18, Article VII) I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of Section 18, Article […]

SUBJECT: The Concept of ‘The Commander-in-Chief Clause’ I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the concept of the Commander-in-Chief Clause under Philippine political law. […]

SUBJECT: The Rule on ‘The Power of Control’ over all Executive Departments I. Introduction This memorandum exhaustively examines the power of control vested in the President […]

SUBJECT: The Rule on ‘The Local Autonomy’ and the General Welfare Clause I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the constitutional and statutory doctrines […]

SUBJECT: The Concept of ‘The Ombudsman’s Power’ to Prosecute and Discipline I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the concept of the Ombudsman’s power […]

SUBJECT: The Rule on ‘The Condonation Doctrine’ (The Abandoned Carpio-Morales Ruling) I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the condonation doctrine in Philippine political […]

SUBJECT: The Concept of ‘The Hold-Over Principle’ for Public Officers I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the hold-over principle in Philippine political law. […]