LOCAL GOV Syllabus Part1& 2

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Part I of Syllabus

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: CREATION, MERGER, ABOLITION ANDPOWERS

Read:

ART X, CONST.

Sections 1 to 5: State Policy, Principles of Decentralization; Rulesof Interpretation

Sections 6 to 10, RA 7160 or The Local Government Code of 1991 (LGC)

References:

1. Martin, R., Public Corporations, Chapters 1 to 62. All the provisions in the CONSTITUTION that are relevant to publiccorporations and local government3. Agra, Alberto, Compendium on Local Autonomy and Local GovernmentChapters 1 to 3.4. Read: Tapales on the origin of the barangay (go to UP College of PublicAdministration Library or UP Law Library)5. Public Administration and Governance, edited by Dr. Ma. ConcepcionAlfiler and Eleanor Nicolas, specifically:

Governance and Civil Society in a Globalized World, p. 199

Decentralization and Local Governance, pp. 239 -293

6. Read materials on Philippine History; read books on theCommonwealth of the Philippines; A History of Negros by Fr. Martinez,OSJ (National Library)

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Cases:

1. Creation of Local Government Units: Patricio Tan et al. vs.COMELEC, 142 SCRA 727 (Province of Negros Del Norte created

though BP 885); Torralba vs. Mun. of Sibagat, 147 SCRA 390.

Bai Sema vs. Comelec, G.R. No. 177597 (2008): Prov. Of ShariffKaubugsuan case

The Prov. Of North Cotabato et al vs. Government of Republic of thePhilippines, et al. GR No. 183591; 183751 etc (Oct. 14, 2008)

Metro Manila Commission: Gemiliano Lopez, Jr. vs. Hon. Comelec G.R.No. 56124and Gemiliano Lopez, Jr. vs. Hon. MMC GR No. 56022 (May 31, 1985)

2. Presumption of constitutionality: Alvarez v. Guingona, G.R. No.118303 (Jan. 31, 1996)

3. Governmental powers/ functions: Municipality of San Fernando v.Firme, G.R. No. 52179, (April 8, 1991)

4.Proprietary powers/ functions: City of Manila v. IntermediateAppellate Court G.R. No. 71159 ( No. 15, 1989)

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SYLLABUS PART 2

DECENTRALIZATION; LOCAL AUTONOMY; POWERS OFMUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS

Martin, R., Public CorporationsChapters IV to VII

R.A. No. 7160, Chapter 2, Book I

Agra, Alberto, Compendium on Local GovernmentChapters 5 and 6

Cases:

5. Local Government Units vis a vis National Government:

Power of general supervision: Drilon v. Lim, G.R. No. 112497(Agu. 4, 1994).

Solicitor General v. Metopolitan Manila Authority, Gr.No. No.102782 (Dec. 11, 1991); Ganzon vs. Court of Appeals, G.R. No.93252 (Aug. 5, 1991).

Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority v. Marcos et. al, G.R.No. 120082 (Sept. 11, 1996).

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6. Decentralization, local autonomy:

References: Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines; Local

Government Code

Limbona vs. Mangelin, GR No. 80391 (Feb 28, 1989)

San Juan vs. Civil Service Commission, 196 SCRA 69 (1991)

Ganzon vs. Court of Appeals, 200 SCRA 271 (1991)

Cordillera Broad Coalition vs. COA, G.R. No. 79956 (Jan 29, 1990)

Magtajas vs. Pryce Properties Corp, Inc. 234 SCRA 255 (1991)

Taule vs. Santos, G.R. No. 90336 (Aug. 12, 1991

Binay vs. Domingo 204 SCRA 508 (1991)

City Government of Quezon City vs Ericta (June 24, 1983)

Villanueva vs. Castaneda, 152 SCRA 142 (1987)

Republic vs. Gonzalez, 199 SCRA 788 (1991)

Patalinghug vs. CA, 229 SCRA 554 (1994)

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7. Intergovernmental relations : Book I, Chapters 3,4, RA 7160

Powers of Local Chief Executives over the PNP; Provincial Relationswith Component Cities and Municipalities; Review of ExecutiveOrders; City and Municipal Supervision over Barangays; Role ofPeoples and Nongovernmental Organizations, Linkages and Assitanceto Peoples and Nongovernmental Organizations

8. Powers of municipal corporations/local governments

Martin, R., Municipal Corporations,Chapters VIII and IX

Agra, Alberto, Compendium on Local Autonomy and Local Government,Chapter 5

Chapter Book I, Chapter 2, RA 7160

Sec 16, RA 7160 (General Welfare Clause)Sec. 19, RA 7160 (Eminent Domain)

Sec 9, Art II, CONSTITUTION

Cases

8.1 Police Power: Binay v. Domingo, G.R. No. 92389, Sept 11, 1991).

Chua Huat vs. CA, 199 SCRA 1 (1991)

Tatel vs Mun. of Virac 207 SCRA 157 (1992)

Bayan vs. Ermita, 488 SCRA 227 (April 25, 2006) : Power of Mayorto issue permits for rallies; BP 880

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8.2 Power of taxation: local taxes and real property tax

Sec 5, 6, 7 Art. X, CONST.

Sec. 128-196, RA 7160, LCG

Real property tax: Sec 197-283, RA 7160, LGC

Special Education Fund Tax (LGC)

Local taxation:

Sec. 138-196 Local Government Code

Basco v. Phil Amusement and Gaming Corp, GR No. 91649 (May 14,1991).

Phil Petroleum Corp vs. Mun. of Pililia, Rizal, 198 SCRA 82 (1991)

Floro Cement Corp vs. Gorospe 200 SCRA 480

Tuzon and Mapagu vs. CA, GR 90107 (Aug 21, 1992)

Franchises

PLDT vs. City of Davao (Aug. 2001)

City Government of Q.C. vs. Bayantel (March 2006)

FELS Enregy vs. Prov. Of Batangas (Feb. 2007)

Digitel vs. Prov. Of Pangasinan (Feb 2007)

Real Property Taxation (Sec 197-283, RA 7160) and SpecialEducation Fund Tax

Sec of Finance vs. Ilarde & Cipriano Cabaluna GR 121782 (May 9,2005)

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Benguet Crop vs. Central Board of Assessment Appeals 210 SCRA579 ( 1992)

National Development Co. vs. Cebu City 215 SCRAProv. of Tarlac vs. Judge ALcantara GRA No. 65230 (Dec 23, 1992)

8.3 Shares of LGUS in national taxes

Sec 6, 7 Art XX, CONST

Sec. 284-294, RA 7160, LGC

Pimentel vs. Aguirre, 366 SCRA 201 (2000)

8. 4 Abatement of Nuisance

Estate of Gregoria Francisco vs. CA, 199 SCRA 595

Technology Developers, Inc Vs. CA, 201 SCRA (1991)

Laguna Lake Development Authority vs. CA, 251 SCRA 421 (1995)

8.5 Power of Eminent Domain:

Rule 67, 1997 Rules of Civil Procedure

RA 7160, Local Government Code

Moday et al v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 107916 (Feb. 20, 1997);Prov. Of Camarines Sur v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 103125 (May17, 1993).

Barangay San Roque vs. Heirs of Pastor, G.R. No. 138896 (June 20,2000)

Mun. of Paranaque vs. V.M. Realty Corp, 292 SCRA 678

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City of Cebu vs. CA, G.R. No. 109173 (July 5, 1996)

Francia vs. Mun. of Meycauyan, GR No. 170432 (2008)

Heirs of Ardona v. Reyes, 125 SCRA 220 (1983)

Filstream International Inc. vs. CA, 284 SCRA 716 (1998)

Hagonoy Market Vendors Assn. Vs. Mun. of Hagonoy, BulacanGR No. 137621 (Feb 6,2002)

Republic of the Philippines vs. Court of Appeals, GR 146587 (July2, 2002)

8.6Reclassification of lands:

The Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Act

Republic Act No. 8435, Sec. 9,11

Fortich vs. Corona, 312 SCRA 751 (1999)

Roxas & Co., Inc. vs Court of Appeals, GR 1287876 (Dec 17, 1999).

8.7 Closure and Opening of Roads:Sec 21, RA 7160, LGC

Cabrera vs. CA, 195 SCRA 314 (1991)

MMDA vs. Bel Air Village Assn. Inc., 328 SCRA 836 (2000)

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Sangalang vs. IAC, 168 SCRA 634 (1988)

Macasiano vs. Diokno GR 97764 (August 10, 1992)

8.8 Corporate powers (Sec.22, LGC); Liability for damages (Sec. 24,LGC)

8.9 Authority to negotiate and secure grants; receive donations;float bonds, build-operate and transfer

Sec. 23, RA No. 7160 LGC

8.10 Mayors power over the police: operational control;suspension

R.A. No. 8551 or the PNP Reorganization Act

Sec. 28, RA 7160

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