Category Archives: History

Development and Present Status of Criminal Libel

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Erineus

           Under our law, criminal libel is defined as a public and malicious imputation of a crime, or of a vice or defect, real or imaginary, or any act, omission, condition, status, or circumstance tending to cause the dishonor, … Continue reading →

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The admissibility of DNA testing as a means for determining paternity

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Erineus

On the second issue, petitioner posits that DNA is not recognized by this Court as a conclusive means of proving paternity. He also contends that compulsory testing violates his right to privacy and right against self-incrimination as guaranteed under the … Continue reading →

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History and Nature of Impeachment and Judicial Review

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Erineus

“THE PHILIPPINES IS A DEMOCRATIC AND REPUBLICAN STATE.  SOVEREIGNTY RESIDES IN THE PEOPLE AND ALL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY EMANATES FROM THEM.”[1] A Republican form of government rests on the conviction that sovereignty should reside in the people and that all government … Continue reading →

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Philippine “Separation of Church and State” Constitutional Clause: Nature, Purpose, Tests Based on Philippine and American Religion Clause History, Law and Jurisprudence

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Erineus

Philippine Religion Clauses: Nature, Purpose, Tests Based on Philippine and American Religion Clause History, Law and Jurisprudence The history of the religion clauses in the 1987 Constitution shows that these clauses were largely adopted from the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.  The … Continue reading →

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“Separation of Church and State” in the Philippines

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Erineus

VII. Religion Clauses in the Philippines A. History Before our country fell under American rule, the blanket of Catholicism covered the archipelago.  There was a union of church and state and Catholicism was the state religion under theSpanish Constitution of 1876.  Civil … Continue reading →

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