Procedure in the Appointment of Justices and Judges

What is the procedure in the appointment of justices and judges? Whenever there is a vacancy, the Judicial and Bar Council submits to the President a list of at least 3 nominees. The President may or may not appoint anyone mentioned in the said list. In fact, the President may even ask for another list.… Continue reading Procedure in the Appointment of Justices and Judges

When Can a Court Authorize Wire Tapping?

Answer: Court authorized taps may be allowed only under certain conditions for the crimes of “treason, espionage, provoking war and disloyalty in case of war, piracy, mutiny in the high seas, inciting rebellion, sedition, conspiracy to commit sedition, inciting to sedition, kidnapping. (Section 3 of Republic Act 4200)

Carpio vs DILG Effect to Villena vs Executive Secretary

Does the decision of the Supreme Court in Carpio vs Secretary of the Interior abandon the ruling in Villena vs Executive Secretary? Answer: It is an improvement because the Presidential power of control over the Executive Branch of the government, according to the Supreme Court in Carpio vs Executive Secretary, extends over all executive officers… Continue reading Carpio vs DILG Effect to Villena vs Executive Secretary

What is Administrative Law?

Administrative law is the branch of public law which fixes the organization and determines the competence of administrative authorities, and indicates to the individual remedies for the violation of his rights.