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9 mar 2019 · The Supreme Court requires that all aspiring lawyers should master the eight most important laws in the Philippines. The first of these laws is Political Law, which governs the relationship ...
The discussion in this article contributes to the literature on post-authoritarian constitutionalism in the Philippines specifically and that on the challenges of transformative constitutionalism more generally. It also has implications for constitutional design in transitional democracies.
28 kwi 2024 · The Philippine legal system is a robust amalgamation of civil law principles topped with influences from the common law tradition, making it unique in its function and application. Understanding this hybrid system requires a thorough grasp of its various sources of law and their hierarchical relationships, ensuring that legal interpretations ...
The main sources of Philippine law are the Constitution, statutes, treaties and conventions, and judicial decisions. The Constitution is the fundamental law of the land and as such, it is authority of the highest order against which no other authority can prevail. Every official action, to be valid, must conform to it.
Explain the importance of the Philippine Constitution to law and governance; Discuss the Philippine Constitution and its salient provisions; and, Expound upon the various key concepts in governance as provided by the Constitution.
The Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy, adopts the generally accepted principles of international law as part of the law of the land and adheres to the policy of peace, equality, justice, freedom, cooperation, and amity with all nations.
For over 25 years, the Foundation has led efforts to strengthen the rule of law in the Philippines through strategic reforms that promote efficiency in the administration of justice, build the capacity of
