G.R. No. L-32485 October 22, 1970
IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR THE DECLARATION OF THE PETITIONER’S RIGHTS AND DUTIES UNDER SEC. 8 OF R.A. No. 6132. KAY VILLEGAS KAMI, INC., petitioner.

FACTS

The case involves a petition filed by Kay Villegas Kami, Inc. seeking a judicial declaration of its rights and duties under Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6132, known as the Constitutional Convention Act of 1971. The petition was heard by the Supreme Court En Banc. The decision was penned by Justice Makasiar, with separate concurring opinions from Justices Fernando and Villamor, and separate dissenting opinions from Justices Barredo and Teehankee.

ISSUE

The primary issue presented in the petition is the interpretation and determination of the rights and duties of the petitioner under Section 8 of Republic Act No. 6132.

RULING

The main decision, as indicated, was rendered by Justice Makasiar. Justice Barredo, in his dissenting opinion, reiterated the views he expressed in the cases of Gonzales and Imbong to the extent they were relevant to the issues in this case. He dissented from the main ruling, although he agreed with the proposition that Republic Act No. 6132 is not an ex post facto law. The full reasoning and holdings of the main decision and the other separate opinions are not provided in the given text.