THE COLLEGE OF MAASIN School of Law Maasin City

Course of Outline: LAW ON PUBLIC CORPORATIONS By: Atty. LAURO A. ALBON Course Objectives: Learn the basic provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991 as well as provisions of the 1987 Constitution relative to principles of local autonomy. 2. Know and familiarize doctrinal rulings of the Supreme Court, including the latest jurisprudence concerning interpretations of the provisions of the Local Government Code of 1991. PART I GENERAL PROVISIONS AND PRINCIPLES A. Definition of Local Government Unit B. Concept of Local Autonomy a. LGUs and its relation to the National Government 1. Drilon v Lim G.R. No. 112497 Aug. 4, 1994 2. Solicitor General v Metropolitan Manila Authority G.R. No. 102782 Dec. 11, 1991 3. Ganzon v CA G.R. No. 93252 Aug. 5, 1991 4. Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority v Marcos G.R. No. 120082 Sept. 11, 1996 5. Basco v PAGCOR G.R. No. 91649 May 14, 1991 6. Province of Negros Occidental v COA G.R. No. 182574, Sept. 28, 2010 7. GANZON V CA G.R. No. 93252 Aug. 5, 1991 8. Batangas Province v Romulo G.R. No. 152774 May 27, 2004 b. Decentralization and Local Autonomy 1. Cordillera Board Coalition v COA G.R. No. 79956 Jan 29, 1990 2. Magtajas v Pryce Properties Corp. G.R. No. 111097 Jul 20, 1994 3. Taule v Santos G.R. No. 90336 Aug. 12 1991 4. Binay v Domingo G.R. No. 92389 Sept 11, 1991 5. City Government of Quezon City v Ericta G.R. No. L-34915 June 24, 1983 6. Villanueva v Castaeda G.R. No. 61311 Sept. 21, 1987 7. Republic v Gonzales G.R. Nos. L-45338-39 July 31, 1991 8. Ampatuan v Puno G.R. No. 190259 June 7, 2011 9. Pimentel v Executive Secretary GRN 195770 July 17, 2012 c. Intergovernmental Relations (Book I, Chapter 3-4, 1991 LGC) 1.

1. National Supervision over Local Government Units (Sec. 25, 1991 LGC) 2. Prior Consultations Required (Sec. 27, 1991 LGC) a. Lina v Pao GRN 129093 August 30, 2001 3. Mayors Power over the Police: Operational Control; Suspension a. Section 52, par. 2, RA 8551 PNP Reorganization Act b. Sections 51-52, RA 6975 c. Section 28, RA 7160 i. Andaya v RTC GRN 126661 December 3, 1999 4. Provincial Relations with Component Cities and Municipalities (Sec.29, 1991 LGC) 5. Review of Executive Orders (Sec. 30, 1991 LGC) 6. City and Municipal Supervision over Barangays (Sec. 32, 1991 LGC) 7. Role of Peoples and Non-governmental Organizations (Sec. 34, 1991 LGC) 8. Linkages and Assistance to Peoples and Non-governmental Organizations (Sec. 35-36, 1991 LGC) C. Distinction between power of control and supervision 1. Sec. 4, Article X, 1987 Constitution. 2. Mondano v, Silvosa, GRN L-7708, May 30, 1955 3. Ganzon v CA, GRN 93252, August 5, 1991 D. Constitutional Provisions on Local Government Units; State Policies on Local Government Units and operative principles; Delegation of powers to Local Government Units a. Sections 1-14, Article X, 1987 Constitution b. Pelaez v Auditor General, GRN L-23825, December 24, 1965 c. Solicitor General v Metropolitan Manila Authority, GRN 102782, December 11, 1991 d. Pimentel v Aguirre, GRN 132988, July 19, 2000 E. Rules in the Interpretation of the Local Government Code provisions (Sec. 5, 1991 LGC) a. Greater Balanga Development Corporation v Mun. of Balanga, Bataan GRN 83987, December 27 1994 b. San Juan v Civil Service Commission, GRN 92299, April 19, 1991 c. Macasiano v Diokno GRN 97764, August 10, 1992 d. Leynes v Commission on Audit, GRN 143596, December 11, 2003 PART II LOCAL GOVERNMENTS: CREATION, CONVERSION, MERGER AND ABOLITION A. Statutory provisions: a. Section 10, Article X, 1987 Constitution b. Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 385, 386, 441, 442, 449, 450, 452, 460, 461 of the 1991 Local Government Code c. RA 9009 B. Creation, conversion, merger and abolition of Local Government Units a. Pelaez v Auditor General, GRN L-23825, December 24, 1965 b. Municipality of San Narciso v Mendez , GRN 103702, December 6, 1994 c. The Municipality of Sogod v Hon. Rosal GRN L-38204, September 24, 1991

Cawaling v COMELEC, GRN 146319, October 26, 2001 Bagabuyo v COMELEC, GRN 176970, December 8, 2008 Municipality of Nueva Era v Municipality of Marcos, GRN 169435, February 27, 2008 Navarro v Executive Secretary (Dinagat Case) GRN 180050, May 12, 2010; April 12, 2011 Tan v. COMELEC GRN L-73155, July 11, 1986 (Province of Negros del Norte created through BP 885) Torralba v Municipality of Sibagat, GRN 59180, January 29, 1987 Province of North Cotabato v Government of the Republic of the Philippines, GRN 183591, October 14, 2008 k. League of Cities v COMELEC, GRN 176951, November 18, 2008; December 21, 2009; August 24, 2010; February 15, 2011 C. Presumption of Constitutionality a. Alvarez v Guingona GRN 118303, January 31, 1996 D. Governmental powers/functions a. Municipality of San Fernando v Firme GRN 52179, April 8, 1991 E. Proprietary powers/functions a. City of Manila v Intermediate Appellate Court, GRN 71159, November 15, 1989 PART III POWERS OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS A. Police Power i. Chua Huat v. CA, GRN 53851, July 9, 1991 ii. Tatel v Municipality of Virac, GRN 40243, March 11, 1992 iii. Bayan v. Ermita, GRN 169838, April 25, 2006 iv. IBP v. Atienza, GRN 175241, February 24, 2010 v. White Light v. City of Manila, GRN 122846, January 20, 2009 vi. De la Cruz v. Paraz, July 25, 1983 vii. City of Manila v. Laguio, GRN 118127, April 12, 2005 viii. Ynot v. IAC, GRN 74457, March 20, 1987 b. Corporate Powers Section 22, RA 7160 i. Section 22, RA 7160 Corporate Powers ii. Section 23, RA 7160 Authority to negotiate and secure grants and incurring indebtedness iii. Section 302, RA 7160 Build-Operate-Transfer c. Land Reclassification i. Fortich v Corona GRN 131457, August 18, 1991 ii. Roxas and Co., Inc. v CA, GRN 127876, December 17, 1999 d. Zoning Ordinance i. Patalinghug v. CA GRN 104786, January 27, 1994 ii. Ortigas and Co. Ltd. v. Feati Bank and Trust Co., December 14, 1979 e. Closure and Opening of Roads i. Cabrera v CA, GRN 78673, March 18, 1991 ii. MMDA V Bel Air Village Association, Inc., GRN 135962, March 27, 2000

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iii. Sangalang v. IAC, GRN 71169, December 22, 1988 iv. Macasiano v Diokno, GRN 97764, August 10, 1992 f. Regulating the use of weights and measures g. Establishment of Waterworks System h. Slaughter House Regulation i. Abatement of Nuisance i. Estate of Gregoria Francisco v CA, GRN 95279, July 25, 1991 ii. Technology Developers, Inc. v. CA, GRN 94759, January 21, 1991 iii. Laguna Lake Development Authority v. CA, GRN 120865-71, December 7, 1995 j. Liability for Damages Section 24, RA 7160 i. San Diego v. Municipality of Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, GRN L-9920, February 29, 1960 ii. Rivera v. Municipality of Malolos, GRN L-8847, October 31, 1957 iii. Rivera v. Maclang, GRN L-15948, January 31, 1963 iv. Mendoza v. De Leon, GRN 9596, February 11, 1916 v. Municipality of San Fernando v. Firme, GRN 52179, April 8, 1991 vi. Fernando, et. al v. CA and City of Davao, GRN 92087, May 8, 1992 vii. Tuzon and Mapagu v. CA and Jurado, GRN 90107, August 21, 1992 viii. Torio v. Funtanilla, GRN L-299993, October 23, 1978 ix. City of Manila v. Teotico, GRN L-23052, January 29, 1968 x. Abella v. Municipality of Naga, GRN L-3738, November 20, 1951 1. Satisfying/Executing Judgment Against Municipal Corporations a. Tan Toco v. Municipal Council of Iloilo, GRN 24950, March 25, 1926 b. Municipality of Makati v. CA, GRN 89898-99, October 1, 1990 c. Pasay City Government v. CFI of Manila, GRN L-32162, September 28, 1984 d. Municipality of Paoay, Ilocos Norte v. Manaois, GRN L-3485, June 30, 1950 B. Power of Eminent Domain a. Moday et al v. CA, GRN 107916, February 20, 1997 b. Province of Camarines Sur v. CA, GRN 103125, May 17, 1993 c. Barangay San Roque v. Heirs of Pastor, GRN 138896, June 20, 2000 d. Municipality of Paraaque v. V.M. Realty Corp., GRN 127820, July 20, 1998 e. City of Cebu v. CA, GRN 109173, July 5, 1996 f. Francia v. Municipality of Meycauyan, GRN 170432, March 24, 2008 g. Heirs of Ardona v. Reyes, GRN L-60549, 60553 to 60555, October 26, 1983 h. Filstream International, Inc. v. CA, GRN 125218, January 125218, January 23, 1998 i. Hagonoy Market Vendors Association v. Municipality of Hagonoy, Bulacan, GRN 137621, February 6, 2002 j. Republic of the Philippines v. CA, GRN 146587, July 2, 2002 C. Power of Taxation a. Real Property Tax and Special Education Fund i. Basco v. PAGCOR, GRN 91649, May 14, 1991 ii. Philippine Petroleum Corp. v. Municipality of Pililia, Rizal, GRN 90776, June 3, 1991 iii. Floro Cement Corporation v. Gorospe, GRN L-46787, August 12, 1991

iv. Secretary of Finance v. Illarde and Cipriano Cabaluna, GRN 121782, May 9, 2005 v. Benguet Corporation v. CBAA, GRN 100959, June 29, 1992 vi. National Development Co. v. Cebu City, GRN 51593, November 5, 1992 vii. Province of Tarlac v. Judge Alcantara, GRN 65230, December 23, 1992 b. Franchises i. PLDT v. City of Davao, GRN 143867, August 22, 2001 ii. City Government of Quezon City v. Bayantel, GRN 162015, March 6, 2006 iii. FELS Energy v. Province of Batangas, GRN 168557, February 16, 2007 iv. Digitel v. Province of Pangasinan, GRN 152534, February 23, 2007 D. Share of LGU s in National Taxes a. Sec. 6,7 Art XX, 1987 Constitution b. Sec. 284-294, RA 7160 i. Pimentel v. Aguirre, GRN 132988, July 19, 2000, supra

PART IV ELECTIVE OFFICIALS, VACANCIES, SUCCESSION, DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS Sections 39-75, RA 7160 A. B. C. D. E. Sections 463, 454, 443, 387, 423, 39, 428, 40, 41, 42, of RA 7160 Section 8, Article X, 1987 Constitution Sec . 1, RA 8553 Sections 44, 45, 46, 47, of Ra 7160 Elective Officials a. Qualifications i. Abella v. COMELEC, GRN 100710, September 3, 1991 ii. Labo v. COMELEC, GRN 86564, August 1, 1989 iii. Labo v. COMELEC, GRN 105111, July 3, 1992 iv. Frivaldo v. COMELEC, GRN 120295, June 28, 1996 v. Mercado v. Manzano, GRN 135083, May 26, 1999 vi. Coquilla v. COMELEC, GRN 151914, July 31, 2002 vii. Japson v. COMELEC, GRN 180088, January 19, 2009 b. Disqualifications Section 40, RA 7160 i. Caasi v. CA, GRN 88831, November 8, 1990 ii. Marquez, Jr. v. COMELEC, GRN 112889, April 18, 1995 iii. Rodriguez v. COMELEC, GRN 120099, July 24, 1996 iv. De la Torre v. COMELEC, GRN 121592, July 5, 1996 v. Magno v. COMELEC, GRN 147904, October 4, 2002 vi. Lingating v. COMELEC, GRN 153475, November 13, 2002 vii. Flores v. Drilon, GRN 104732, June 22, 1993 c. Term of Office; Three Term Limit Rule Sec. 8, Art. X, 1987 Constitution; Sec. 43, RA 7160, i. Bolos v. COMELEC, GRN 184082, March 17, 2009

ii. Dizon v. COMELEC, GRN 182088, January 30, 2009 iii. ARA TEA v. COMELEC, GRN 195229, October 9, 2012 iv. Latasa v. COMELEC, GRN 154829, December 10, 2003 v. Laceda Sr. v. Limena, GRN 182867, November 25, 2008 vi. Rivera III v. COMELEC, GRN 167591, May 9, 2007 vii. Montebon v. COMELEC, GRN 180444, April 9, 2008 viii. Borja, Jr. v. COMELEC, GRN 133495, September 3, 1998 ix. Lonzanida v. COMELEC, GRN 135150, July 28, 1999 x. Adormeo v. COMELEC, GRN 147927, February 4, 2002 xi. Socrates v. COMELEC, GRN 154512, November 12, 2002 xii. Mendoza v. COMELEC, GRN 149736, December 17, 2002 d. Tenure of Office i. Osmea v. COMELEC, GRN 100318, July 30, 1991 e. Vacancies and Succession Sections 44-47, RA 7160 i. Jainal v. COMELEC, GRN 174551, March 7, 2007 ii. Labo, Jr. v. COMELEC, GRN 105111, July 3, 1992, supra iii. Menzon v. Petilla, GRN 90762, May 20, 1991 iv. Docena v. Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Eastern Samar, GRN 96817, June 25, 1991 v. Damasen v. Tumamao, GRN 173165, February 17, 2010 F. Appointive Officials Sections 463-490, RA 7160 a. De Rama v. CA, GRN 131136, February 28, 2001 G. League of Barangay Units and Elective Officials Sections 491-510, RA 7160 H. Private Counsel/Lawyers for Elective Local Officials a. Alinsug v RTC-San Carlos City and Mayor Ponsica, GRN 108232, August 23, 1993 b. Municipality of Pililla, Rizal v. CA, GRN 105909, June 28, 1994 c. Ramos v. CA GRN 99425, March 3, 1997 d. Salalima v. Guingona, GRNs 117589-92, May 22, 1996 I. Disciplinary Actions Sections 60-68, RA 7160 a. Ganzon v. CA, GRN 93252, November 8, 1991 b. Artieda v. Santos, GRN 93746, November 8, 1991 c. Espiritu v. Melgar, GRN 100874, February 13, 1992 d. Aguinaldo v. Santos, GRN 94115, August 21, 1992 e. Reyes v. COMELEC, GRN 120905, March 7, 1996 f. Hagad v. Gozo-Dadole, GRN 108072, December 12, 1995 g. Salalima v. Guingona, GRNs 117589-92, May 22, 1996, supra h. Grego v. COMELEC, GRN 125955, June 19 1997 i. Joson v. Executive Secretary, GRN 131255, May 20, 1998 j. Conducto v. Monzon A.M. No. MTJ-98-1147, July 2, 1998 k. Pablico v. Villapando, GRN 147870, July 31, 2002 l. Office of the Ombudsman v. Evangelista, GRN 177211, March 13, 2009 m. Sangguniang Barangay of Don Mariano Marcos v. Punong Barangay Martines, GRN 170626, March 3, 2008

n. Bien v. Bo, GRN 179333, August 3, 2010 o. Office of the Ombudsman v. CA and Barriga, GRN 17224, January 26, 2011 J. Recall, Section 69-75, RA 7160; RA 9244 a. Rivera III v. COMELEC, GRN 67591, May 9, 2007 b. Evardone v. COMELEC, GRN 94010, December 2, 1991 c. Garcia v. COMELEC, GRN 111511, October 5, 1993 d. Paras v. COMELEC, GRN 123169, November 4, 1996 e. Malonzo v. COMELEC, GRN 127066, March 11, 1997 f. Claudio v. COMELEC, GRN 140560, May 4, 2000 K. Practice of Profession a. Javellana v. DILG, GRN 102549, August 10, 1992 b. Wilfredo M. Catu v. Atty. Vicente G. Rellosa, A.C. 5738, February 19, 2008 L. Penal Provisions and Repealing Clause Sections 511-520 LGC