Timetable

Desired Learning
Outcomes(DLOs)

WEEK 1

Discuss the concept of

government

WEEK 2

Course Content/ Subject Matter

Expectation setting

Explain key concepts in the

Constitution

Course Name
Course Code
Course Description

What is a Constitution?
How is it created?
What is its purpose?
Social contract theory

Methodology / Teaching
Strategy/ Teaching and
Learning Activities (TLAs)
Discussion to elicit student
expectation and to
contextualize the concept of
government
Lecture

Key concepts in Constitutional

Law:
Politics and Governance with the Philippine Constitution
- State Power
- Civil and Political Rights
Course Credits
Three (3)

Student Output /
Assessment
Graded recitation to the
questions:
1. Why does government
exist?
2. What caused it to
arise?
Graded recitation to the
question:
1. Is a Constitution
necessary to govern?

Contact Hours / Week

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL
POLICE ACADEMY
1st Semester, School Year
2016-2017
COURSE OUTLINE and
LEARNING PLAN

Three (3)

The elements of a State:

- Government
This course deals with the study of the Philippine Government and the 1987 Constitution. Students will be introduced to the
- Sovereignty
three branches of government and its inherent powers, basic concepts of citizenship, the Bill of Rights, and the
- People
accountability of public officers especially the police.
- Territory

WEEK 3
Discuss the theoretical
Rule of Law
Discussion on the concept
Prerequisite (s)
None
foundation of the
of the Rule of Law
Faculty
Atty. Fe
Editha Hernandez-Oronico
Constitution in the context
Government
tyranny
Intended Learning of
Outcome
At the end of the semester, the students will:
the Rule of Law in order

Graded recitation to the

questions:
1. What is the foundation
of the Rule of Law?
to explain the development Structural and procedural response
2. What are the three
1.to government
Critically tyranny
evaluate the theoretical foundation of a government
and
the creation
of the structural and
prevalent
notions
of the of a constitution
procedural response to
2. Analyze the major institutions and features of a constitution
Rule of
asLaw?
procedural and substantive
government tyranny
responses to government tyranny
3. Examine the Bill of Rights in the Philippine ConstitutionQuiz
as a source of rights for citizens as

WEEK 4

Discuss the Philippine

Constitutional History

well as a limitation on governmental

powers
The past Constitutions of the
Discussion
Graded recitation to the
4.Philippines:
Systematically understand how each branch of the government
and constitutionally-created
questions:
entities
works
in the entire system of Philippine Government
and
understand
- 1899
Malolos
Constitution
1. What
is the
social and the important role
- 1935
Constitution
of the
police force in the operations of the government political background
Constitution
behind
the development
5.- 1973
Evaluate
the basic concepts and principles involved in the
system
of checks and balances as
- Freedom Constitution
of each past Philippine
procedural
limitations
on
governmental
powers
- 1987 Constitution
Constitution?
Reflection paper
Film showing: Batas Militar
(Foundation for Worldwide
People Power, 1997)

WEEK 5

Analyze the concept of

Philippine territory

ARTICLE I
The Philippine Territory
- The Archipelagic Doctrine
- Exclusive Economic Zone

Lecture

Graded recitation

References:
WEEKS 2,7,8,11,12,17
WEEK 3
WEEKS 9-10

Current Print References

Gatmaytan, D. (2014). Legal Method Essentials 2.0, Quezon City; UP College of Law.
Lynch, O. (2011). Colonial Legacies in a Fragile Republic: Philippine Land Law and State Formation (with emphasis on the early US Regime
(1898-1913). Quezon City; UP College of Law.
Tamanaha, B. (2012). The History and Elements of the Rule of Law. Singapore Journal of Legal Studies, 232-247.
Mendoza, E. (2013). The 1987 Constitution: A Marcos Legacy? In Gatmaytan, D. (Ed.), Grandeur: Lectures Delivered On The Occasion Of The
Centennial Of The UP College of Law (pp. 223-255). Quezon City; UP College of Law.
Puno, R. (2013). The Need to Change the Constitution. In Gatmaytan, D. (Ed.), Grandeur: Lectures Delivered On The Occasion Of The
Centennial Of The UP College of Law (pp. 1-11). Quezon City; UP College of Law.

WEEK 17
Online References
Carpio, A. (n.d.) Historical Facts , Historical Lies and Historical Rights in the West Philippine Sea. Retrieved from
http://www.dfa.gov.ph/index.php/downloads/doc_download/523-notification-and-statement-of-claim-on-west-philippine-sea
WEEK 5

WEEKS 1-18
WEEK 4
WEEK 15

Classic References
The Constitution 1987.
Agoncillo, T. (2012). History of the Filipino People. Quezon City; C & E Publishing House.
Pangalangan, R. (2003). Re: Constitutionality of the Davide Impeachment Amicus Curiae Brief. Philippine Law Journal, 78 Phil. L.J. 1, 201-207
Fernandez, P. (2005). A Critical Survey of the Major Institutions and Features of the Philippine Constitution of 1987 with developments in
Political Law, Constitutional Law, and Administrative Law. In Fernandez, M. (ed.), Collected Works of Perfecto V. Fernandez (pp. 546-559).
Non-print References
Magsanoc, K. (Producer). (1997). Batas Militar [DVD]. Quezon City: Foundation for Worldwide People Power.

WEEK 2, 7-17

WEEK 4
Instructional Materials

See references: The 1987 Constitution; Books, Online Sources, Classic Resources, Non-print References,

Course Requirements
Individual Assessment based on
the following:

Group Assessment based on the

following:

Final Examination
Overall class participation

handouts, LCD projector, computers, videos.

Item
Details
Graded recitation
Weeks 1-6; Although the graded recitations are scheduled, the
student should be ready for recitation every meeting which
will be used by the professor to check on whether she has
prepared for the class or has read the assigned material.
Quizzes
Weeks 3, 5, 7-17; Scheduled almost every week but the student
should be ready for a quiz at the end of every major topic
which will be used by the professor to check whether she has
understood the topic or not.
Individual Oral Report with powerpoint or
Week 5; Equivalent to the weight of one quiz.
multimedis presentation
Essay
Week 6; Equivalent to the weight of one quiz. The essay will
evaluate the students understanding of the right to vote and
the consequences of its exercise and non-exercise.
Individual Performance in Class Activity and
Weeks 16-17; Equivalent to the weight of one graded
Debate
recitation. The student will be evaluated on her understanding
of the Bill of Rights and the concepts of constitutional
amendment and revision. As to the debate, the student will be
evaluated based on her ability to defend her assigned position.
Group Oral Report with powerpoint or multimedia Weeks 7-15; Serves as the midterms. Reports will be on the
presentation
Legislative Department, Executive Department, the Judiciary,
the COA, the COMELEC, the CSC, the Ombudsman, and the
Sandiganbayan.
Group questions for speaker
Week 8; students will be asked to prepare questions for a
speaker on the Legislative Department more particularly the
Senate and will be evaluated on how well they understand the
legislative process and the key concepts and principles
underlying the Legislative Department
Final Examination (Departmental)
Week 18 (objective-type exam prepared by the International
Studies Department)
Final Examination (Essay)
Week 18 (essay questions prepared by the instructor)
Entails actively contributing reflections, ideas, insights on the
subject of discussion in class as well as asking relevant
questions.

Weight/Value
40%

20%

15%
15%
10%

Rubrics (see attached)

TOTAL

100%

Grading System
Components:
70% Class Standing
+ 30% Final Exam
(15% Departmental
Exam; 15% Essaytype Exam)
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100%

Classroom Policies

Consultation Hours

Numerical
Rating
99-100
96-98
93-95
90-92
87-89
84-86
81-83
78-80
75-77
Below 75

Qualitative Rating
Outstanding
Excellent
Very Good
Above Average
Average
Below Average
Fair
Fair
Poor
Failed

Grade
5.0
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
F

F - Failed
NE Never Entered
W Withdrawn from the course
FA Failure due to Absences
INC- Incomplete

1. Attendance and punctuality in class is a basic requirement for each student. Three lates are equivalent to one cut.
For sophomores, more than 5 cuts will result in a grade of FA. For juniors and seniors, incurring more than 7
cuts will result in a grade of FA.
2. Class participation is mandatory.
3. Students are expected to read the assigned materials BEFORE coming to class. Quizzes and graded recitation
should be expected every meeting.
4. Timely submission of any class requirement is imperative for all students.
5. Basic courtesy towards the instructor and classmates is expected.
6. Students are expected to cite all relevant sources for their papers using APA conventions. Please use the site
bibme.org for guidance.
7. Unless allowed by the instructor, students are prohibited from using any mobile phones, tablets, laptops, or any
electronic gadget in class.
8. Students will be notified of their class standing after the ninth week of classes.
Wednesdays, 10:40 am to 12:00 nn
Email: dcmanlangit@gmail.com

Approved by:
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Chairperson

Noted:
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Dean