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ConstiLaw Audiobook #5 Article 8 Judicial Department, 1987 Constitution, Political Law Review

ConstiLaw Audiobook #5 Article 8 Judicial Department, 1987 Constitution, Political Law Review THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE PHILIPPINES ARTICLE VIII JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT Section 1 The judicial power shall be vested in one Supreme Court and in such lower courts as may be established by law. Judicial power includes the duty of the courts of justice […]

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Rights of the Accused

Know Your Rights: An accused cannot be convicted of an offense unless it is clearly charged in the complaint or information In criminal cases, where the life and liberty of the accused is at stake, due process requires that the accused be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation against him. An accused […]

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What is Overbreadth Doctrine?

“The doctrine of overbreadth applies generally to statutes that infringe upon freedom of speech.” – Justice Kapunan, in his dissenting opinion on Estrada vs Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 148560, November 2001 “The application of the overbreadth doctrine is limited to a facial kind of challenge and, owing to the given rationale of a facial challenge, applicable […]

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What is Writ of Kalikasan?

This writ is a remedy available to any person whose constitutional right to a balanced and healthful ecology is violated, or threatened with violation by an unlawful act or omission of a public official or employee, or private individual or entity, involving environmental damage of such magnitude as to prejudice the life, health or property […]

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What is Writ of Amparo?

The petition for a writ of Amparo is a remedy available to any person whose right to life, liberty and security is violated or threatened with violation by an unlawful act or omission of a public official or employee, or of a private individual or entity. The writ shall cover extralegal killings and enforced disappearances […]

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What is Writ of Habeas Corpus?

To what habeas corpus extends. – Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, the writ of habeas corpus shall extend to all cases of illegal confinement or detention by which any person is deprived of his liberty, or by which the rightful custody of any person is withheld from the person entitled thereto. – Section […]

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The 1987 Constitution (Part 4) – Executive Department Audiobook

The 1987 Constitution of the PhilippinesArticle VII Executive Department

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The 1987 Constitution (Part 3) – The Legislative Department Audiobook

The 1987 Constitution of the PhilippinesArticle VI The Legislative Department

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The 1987 Constitution (Part 2) – Bill of Rights, Citizenship, Suffrage Audiobook

The 1987 Constitution of the PhilippinesArticle 3 Bill of RightsArticle 4 CitizenshipArticle 5 Suffrage

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The 1987 Constitution (Part 1) – Preamble, Territory, State Policies Audiobook

The 1987 Constitution of the PhilippinesPreambleArticle 1 National TerritoryArticle 2 Declaration of Principles and State Policies