Political Law

SUBJECT: The Maxim ‘Expressio Unius Est Exclusio Alterius’ I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the maxim expressio unius est exclusio alterius within the […]

SUBJECT: The Concept of ‘Mens Legislatoris’ (Legislative Intent) I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the concept of mens legislatoris or legislative intent within […]

SUBJECT: The Doctrine of ‘Ratio Legis’ (Spirit of the Law) I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the doctrine of ratio legis or the […]

SUBJECT: The Principle of ‘Verba Legis’ (Plain Meaning Rule) I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the principle of verba legis, commonly known as […]

SUBJECT: The Rule on ‘Nepotism’ in Government Appointments I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the rule against nepotism in Philippine government appointments. The […]

SUBJECT: The Difference between ‘Permanent’ and ‘Temporary’ Appointments’ I. Introduction This memorandum exhaustively examines the distinction between permanent and temporary appointments within the Philippine public service, […]

SUBJECT: The Power of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) over Appointments I. Introduction This memorandum exhaustively examines the constitutional and statutory powers of the Civil Service […]

SUBJECT: The Concept of ‘Term Limits’ and the ‘Three-Term Rule’ I. Introduction This memorandum provides an exhaustive analysis of the concept of term limits and the […]

SUBJECT: The Rule on ‘Recall’ of Local Elective Officials’ I. Introduction This memorandum exhaustively examines the legal framework governing the recall of local elective officials in […]